Ricky Gervais Interview
So, The Office was really popular in the 'States. Ricky very kindly provided this very handy guide to all of those difficult British idioms in the show. Watch the clips below, as Ricky Explains Things...
听How it started
I was a middle manager.
听David Brent
Docudrama, crises and denial for the all-round entertainer.
听Gareth
A childlike typical male?
听Tim
A bit of an underachiever.
听Dawn
Stifled aspirations and destiny.
听Finchy
The bully with no loyalties.
听Selling DVDs
...With a hint of dignity.
听Universal Themes
Why does The Office do well in America?
听Funny Telly
The greatest TV show of all time?