https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive A trove of facts, information and titbits concerning the Gervais and Merchant devised mockumentary The Office. en-us 2018-04-24 19:11:18 UTC 2018-04-25 14:00:43 UTC hello@padlet.com hopedimmer123 https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255042414 The actors behind the boss from hell and his employees.]]> 2018-04-24 21:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255042414 hopedimmer123 https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255043037 The pair behind The Office an d]]> 2018-04-24 21:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255043037 hopedimmer123 https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255043708 The tallest half of the pair behind The Office.]]> 2018-04-24 21:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255043708 hopedimmer123 https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255044103 The show's loyal viewers had many questions to ask the creators. In this interview, Gervais and Merchant answer them.]]> 2018-04-24 22:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255044103 hopedimmer123 https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255044670 The comedy that inspired a generation of comedians also inspired nine other interpretations worldwide including Chile, Germany and, perhaps the most successful version, the USA.]]> 2018-04-24 22:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255044670 hopedimmer123 https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255047857 What is The Office?]]> 2018-04-24 22:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255047857 hopedimmer123 https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255048193 What is the mockumentary? Has the format popularised by Gervais and Merchant limited British television comedy?

YES & NO]]> 2018-04-24 22:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255048193 hopedimmer123 https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255050979 2013 saw David Brent's return to television via Comic Relief - updating the world on his situation and debuting his music video "Equality Street".  This year also saw the ex-manager launch a web series.]]> 2018-04-24 23:05:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255050979 hopedimmer123 https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255052118 Following the success of his web series and Comic Relief skits, David Brent got his big screen outing 14 years after the original series in "Life on the Road". The film received both a positive and negative reception.]]> 2018-04-24 23:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255052118 hopedimmer123 https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255053737 The Office capitalises on its character's flaws, focussing on these for uncomfortably long periods of time including the pub lunch and David's infamous dance. These moments are perhaps what define this fly-on-the-wall comedy and influenced a whole host of future comedies. ]]> 2018-04-24 23:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hopedimmer123/theoffice_britishtv_archive/wish/255053737