The Office (2001)

Plot Summary

A mockumentary about life in a mid-sized suboffice paper merchants in a bleak British industrial town, where manager David Brent thinks he's the coolest, funniest, and most popular boss ever. He isn't. That doesn't stop him from embarrassing himself in front of the cameras on a regular basis, whether from his political sermonizing, his stand-up 'comedy', or his incredibly unique dancing. Meanwhile, long-suffering Tim longs after Dawn the engaged receptionist and keeps himself sane by playing childish practical jokes on his insufferable, army-obsessed deskmate Gareth. Will the Slough office be closed? Will the BBC give David a game show? Will Tim and Dawn end up with each other? And more importantly, will Gareth realize what a hopeless prat he is?

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Certification

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Awards

Primetime Emmy Awards (2005)

Primetime Emmy 2005

Nominated

Outstanding Made for Television Movie

Jon Plowman Anil Gupta Ash Atalla

Primetime Emmy 2005

Nominated

Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special

Ricky Gervais Stephen Merchant

Golden Globes, USA (2004)

Golden Globe 2004

Winner

Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical