The Office (UK)
4.1/5
Année : 2001
Nombre de saisons : 2
Durée moyenne d'un épisode : 30 minutes
Genre(s) : Comédie, Drame
Cette série met en scène le quotidien des employés de bureau d'une usine de fabrication de papier (la Wernham-Hogg paper company), à Slough. Le responsable de ces employés, David Brent, pense être le « patron » idéal, alors qu'il est détesté de certains, et passe ses journées à essayer d'être drôle et populaire en ne faisant qu'empirer les choses. La série est filmée sans rires enregistrés et sous la forme d'un faux documentaire réalisé par la BBC, alternant des scènes du quotidien des employés durant lesquelles la présence de l'équipe de tournage est souvent suggérée, avec des commentaires des différents personnages adressés directement à la caméra. Dans l'épisode spécial clôturant la série, la BBC retrouve les différents personnages afin de découvrir leur évolution 3 ans après la réalisation du documentaire.
Saisons
Saison 1
4/5
Saison 2
4.1/5
Épisodes
Choisissez votre saison au dessus et découvrez les épisodes qui vous attendent !
Épisode 1 - Downsize
9 juillet 2001 - 3.7/5
David Brent, manager of the Slough branch of Wernham Hogg paper merchants, is told that it might be closed down. He makes the rash promise of No Redundancies...
Épisode 2 - Work Experience
16 juillet 2001 - 3.9/5
A new girl arrives on work experience. The day is brightened up even more by a doctored picture of David Brent that's been e-mailed around the office. Cue Gareth Keenan Special Investigator...
Épisode 3 - The Quiz
23 juillet 2001 - 4/5
Tim is 30 today and receives some special gifts. Dawn wants to organize after-work drinks for him but it's also the annual quiz night. Brent & Finchy see it as a point of honour that they win. The only real competition comes from Tim & Ricky...
Épisode 4 - Training
30 juillet 2001 - 4.1/5
Wernham Hogg, Slough branch are having a training day. Rowan, an outside consultant tries his best. Dawn has other things on her mind...
Épisode 5 - New Girl
13 août 2001 - 4/5
Brent decides to take on a new secretary despite the spectre of redundancies in the Slough branch. He can choose between some bloke that's turned up for interview and a pretty young blonde. The day is rounded off with a trip to Chasers nightclub...
Épisode 6 - Judgement
20 août 2001 - 4/5
Jennifer arrives to give the final decision. The Slough branch is to be merged with Swindon and some people will lose their jobs, and Dave has been offered Jennifer's job, which he accepts.
Épisode 1 - Merger
30 septembre 2002 - 4/5
As a result of the Swindon merger, a group of new staff arrive at Slough branch and David wastes no time in familiarising them with his unique style of management. Meanwhile, Tim seems to be taking his promotion very seriously.
Épisode 2 - Appraisals
7 octobre 2002 - 3.9/5
As David conducts the annual staff appraisals he discovers that the group from Swindon are less than impressed with their new boss and a lunchtime trip to the pub does little to improve the situation. The same cannot be said for Tim however, who is getting on particularly well with new girl Rachel.
Épisode 3 - Party
14 octobre 2002 - 4/5
A colleague's birthday provides a welcome distraction for the employees of Wernham Hogg and leads to a series of practical jokes at the expense of David and Gareth. Meanwhile, David's growing frustrations with new boss Neil constantly looking over his shoulder are somewhat alleviated by the arrival of two representatives from a public speaking company who seem keen to recruit him.
Épisode 4 - Motivation
21 octobre 2002 - 3.9/5
David's preparations for his first motivational training seminar that evening don't get off to the perfect start when he first discovers the staff's new nicknames for him that are doing the rounds and then receives another reprimand from Neil for neglecting his duties. Meanwhile, Tim and Rachel finally go public with their relationship, much to the dismay of Gareth.
Épisode 5 - Charity
28 octobre 2002 - 4.1/5
It's Comic Relief Day and the staff of Werhnam Hogg all do their bit to raise money including Dawn, whose 'kisses for 1' stand finally provides Tim with the opportunity he's been waiting for. But when David can only produce a draft of his new gameshow concept in place of an important company report, Neil and Jennifer draw the line and inform him that he is being made redundant.
Épisode 6 - Interview
4 novembre 2002 - 4.1/5
Although slightly peeved that the staff seem to be taking his redundancy in their stride, David's spirits remain high as he plans his future while also being interviewed for an article in 'Inside Paper'. Tim takes drastic action when he learns that Dawn has resigned in order to move to the USA with boyfriend Lee. However, when David is told that his services as a motivational speaker are also no longer required he sinks to his lowest ebb and begs Neil to reconsider the dismissal. But is it too late?
Épisode 7 - Christmas Special (1)
26 décembre 2003 - 4/5
It's been three years since the BBC documentary crew first arrived at the office. Back for one last visit, they find Gareth Keenan now in charge and is running the office with a military precision. Since we last saw David Brent he has become a sales rep for a cleaning products company, released his own pop single and has acquired an agent to look after his celebrity appearances. He visits his old workplace regularly, despite him successfully suing Wernham Hogg for unfair dismissal. The big news for Tim is the imminent arrival of Dawn. The documentary crew has kindly offered to fly Dawn and boyfriend Lee from Florida back to Slough for the office Christmas party.
Épisode 8 - Christmas Special (2)
27 décembre 2003 - 4.4/5
Tim's world is rocked when Dawn turns up at the office to say hello. Despite a stern warning from Gareth and wise words from Keith in Accounts, Tim can't help but get his hopes up again. Meanwhile, David Brent has been using the services of a dating agency and, in between making celebrity appearances in nightclubs, he meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women. The office Christmas party kicks off like any other but there are a few surprises in store...
Épisode 9 - The Office Values: Microsoft Video
8 juillet 2006 - 3.9/5
The first of two training videos by Ricky Gervais and Steven Merchant for the employees of Microsoft.
Épisode 10 - The Office Values: Realising Potential
8 juillet 2006 - 3.9/5
The second of two training videos by Ricky Gervais and Steven Merchant for the employees of Microsoft.
Épisode 11 - How I Made The Office
21 octobre 2004 - 4/5
A Documentary showing a behind the scenes look at the creation of this series. Originally aired on BBC America following the Christmas Specials
Épisode 12 - David Brent: Life on the Road
19 août 2016 - 4.1/5
A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British TV series The Office, as he now fancies himself a rock star on the road.
Vidéos
Générique de début/fin
17/01/2008
David Brent on Guitar - Free Love Freeway
14/03/2013
Most Awkward Interview Ever David Brent The Office
21/07/2013
THE David Brent Dance
15/03/2013
Christmas Special Outtakes
02/02/2013
11/10/2023 - 5/5
c'est gênant, c'est drôle, c'est du Ricky Gervais, je suis fan. En plus il aime les toutous 🙂 la version US est très différente mais top aussi.
29/12/2022 - 3/5
J'ai largement préféré la version US
26/06/2021 - 3/5
J'ai adoré la version américaine, moins la version originale mais je voulais tout de même la voir un jour ou l'autre... C'est chose faite! Je me suis ...
24/11/2020 - 2/5
Une série originale certes, mais originale ne rime pas toujours avec bon. The Office (U.K.) n’est pas mauvais en soi, mais elle n’a rien d’exceptionne...
14/06/2020 - 4/5
Entre rires et gêne la série est souvent très amusante. Les deux derniers épisodes sont moins cruels.
16/01/2019 - 5/5
Le remake américain ne m'a jamais attiré et j'ai pourtant dévoré cette version british, ainsi que le reste de la "trilogie" de sitcoms dont font parti...
19/07/2013 - Aucune note
Au départ une sitcom dans une forme inédite, on perçoit vite une forme de réflexion sur le comique, ainsi que ses limites, menée par Ricky Gervais. C'...
23/07/2012 - 4/5
Très bonne série, personnage facile à détester, acteurs géniaux. Et les deux Christmas Special valent le coup d'oeil.
26/02/2012 - 5/5
Il manque le Christmas special en deux parties qui était arrivé après, pour ceux qui ne sauraient pas.
19/12/2011 - 4/5
C'est la première fois que j'ai ressenti un sentiment de honte pour le personnage... Ricky Gervais est excellent comme tous les comédiens !
08/03/2011 - 5/5
oh oy, comment ça se fait qu'il n'y ait pas de srt disponibles