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...
ÌýHow it started
I was a middle manager.
ÌýDavid Brent
Docudrama, crises and denial for the all-round entertainer.
ÌýGareth
A childlike typical male?
ÌýTim
A bit of an underachiever.
ÌýDawn
Stifled aspirations and destiny.
ÌýFinchy
The bully with no loyalties.
ÌýSelling DVDs
...With a hint of dignity.
ÌýUniversal Themes
Why does The Office do well in America?
ÌýFunny Telly
The greatest TV show of all time?