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Ahoy, squirts! Quint here with today’s Behind the Scenes Pic!
It kind of blows my mind that the UK Office is 10 years old this year. I remember seeing it shortly after it aired on the BBC, which was unusual for me. I’m typically a few years behind on most TV, especially UK TV. I mean, I still haven’t seen Dead Set and I just recently watched all of Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace.
But I did see The Office early on, so much so that the thought of a US version of the show made me roll my eyes… I didn’t care for the show, actually, and gave up on it after the first two episodes just kind of brought out the same jokes as Ricky Gervais’ original. It wasn’t until people started saying the show was developing its own voice that I went back and now I watch every episode.
Gervais’ David Brent is one of my all time favorite TV characters. Even more so than Michael Scott Brent had a unique talent for digging a hole for himself that I constantly was amazed he could climb out of. Over the years they’ve made Michael Scott a very lovable goof, but Brent wasn’t as redeemable, which made his one moment of standing up for himself in the Holiday Special a stand-up-and-cheer one for me.
The whole cast is amazing, actually. Lucy Davis (before she fought zombies with Shaun), Martin Freeman (before putting on the furry feet) and Mackenzie Crook (before fighting Jack Sparrow) had brilliant chemistry.
Great, now I want to rewatch every episode.
Thanks to the BBC for putting these images out there to celebrate it’s anniversary. It’s a fun one with damn near everybody involved in the show, including the great Stephen Merchant. Click to (slightly) embiggen!
If you have a behind the scenes shot you’d like to submit to this column, you can email me at quint@aintitcool.com.
Tomorrow’s behind the scenes pic really doesn’t wanna stay on this rock.
-Quint
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goes from a layabout to superstar. Hey we can all do it, right?
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still get douche chills from the finally of Extras? I loved it, but man did Gervais have something to say about fame in that one.
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...and coming to the US. Maybe more spinoffs/sister series? The Office (Shanghai) or The Office : SVU or The Office Detroit........okay I've been drinking today and have no fuckin' idea what I'm saying...
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is not worthwhile, IMO
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Loved that last few minutes of that finale. Perfect end note.
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Americans are all big hair, and great big shiny teeth.
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Except maybe his part as the doctor on “Louie."
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July 8, 2011, 4:32 p.m. CST
Mackenzie Crook - one of the squirrelyest looking fuckers
by openthepodbaydoorshal
in the world.
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I love this show. It was funny and moving and just the right length. It really went out on a high note. I've never watched the US version and have no plans to. Why would I want to spoil all the good feelings I have for this series?
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If you like THE OFFICE (UK) -- you should check out DOC MARTIN! Best. Show. Ever!
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watch Nathan Barley
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Like right now.
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...that Gervais has turned into such a massive cunt.
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He always was, even back before The Office, he just pulled some smoke and mirrors thing to make everyone think that Brent was a character, not just himself.
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July 8, 2011, 7:05 p.m. CST
The camera work bothers me so much more in the US Version
by sunwukong86
Ive given up trying to watch the American version because of it
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Classic.
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That's the mother Dag!
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What I TRIED to post before this effed up talkback system cut most of it out was... I most strongly second that sentiment ballyhoo! We need some Mahrenghi on disc ASAP!
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There was more of a character arc with Tim/Dawn in 14 episodes than most American characters experience in 7 seasons. Screw the American Office, Office BBC ftw!
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Yes great chemistry in this show and especially from Martin and Lucy. Superb character development and great casting.
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Darkplace has been available on DVD for years in the UK.
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Don't waste your time, it's terrible. I haven't met a single person who thought it was worth watching. It shouldn't even be mentioned in the same breath as The Office or Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace.
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July 9, 2011, 9:24 a.m. CST
The Holiday special had one of the best series resolutions in television history.
by v3d
Way to go out on on a high note indeed. To often, successful American series just go on and on and on, running a good thing right into the ground.
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Remember the episode where he was hired to be one of a few motivational speakers? He basically winged it and tried too hard to be theatrical... I've done stuff like that before and I cringe every time I think back on it (or watch that segment of that episode). I rank "The Office" (UK version) as one of my four favorite shows of all time, of any genre. Also in the top four: "WKRP in Cincinnati", "NewsRadio", and "The Wire". There can be only four.
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For running a tedious joke into the ground.
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That Christmas special was just utterly brilliant - I especially loved it when Brent told Finchy to fuck off!! I think there's a bit of David Brent in all of us. I've never watched the US series, the UK series was enough, and just right for me. For me, its up there with Fawlty Towers, Dear John Series One (The UK original series, with the late great Ralph Bates) and 30 Rock Series One (yes, there are 30 Rock fans in the UK!! And when is Tina Fey going to make another series?) as some of the best comedy I've ever seen.
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is PEEPSHOW on channel 4 ... mark corrigan´s view is just so right on, i can´t believe it...
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July 10, 2011, 5:20 p.m. CST
Just getting into Spaced via Netflix streaming. Thank you internets.
by v3d
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