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Jul 9, 2001 · Downsize: Directed by Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant. With Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis. David Brent is the manager of the Slough branch of the Wernham Hogg paper company and he and some of his staff are having a bit of a rough morning after over-imbibing the night before. When his boss Jennifer Taylor-Clark drops ...
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- Comedy, Drama
- Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
- 2001-07-09
- Synopsis
- Connections to The American Office
- Cast
A documentary crew films the everyday activities of the workers at Wernham Hogg Paper Company in the dreary English town of Slough. The regional manager is David Brent, an irritating middle-aged man who thinks he's as likeable as entertaining. Amongst Brent's employees are Dawn Tinsley, his reluctant receptionist; Tim Canterbury, a bored but well l...
This is the only episode to receive a direct adaptation in the American show: Pilot. See Pilot → Comparison with the UK pilotfor the list of similarities and differences between the two versions.
Main Cast
1. Ricky Gervais as David Brent 2. Martin Freeman as Tim Canterbury 3. Mackenzie Crook as Gareth Keenan 4. Lucy Davis as Dawn Tinsley
Supporting Cast
1. Ewen Macintosh as Keith Bishop 2. Joel Beckett as Lee 3. Oliver Chris as Ricky Howard 4. Stirling Gallacher as Jennifer Taylor-Clarke
Minor Cast
1. Paul Sharma as Sanj 2. Robin Hooper as Malcolm
"The Office" Downsize (TV Episode 2001) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
David Brent is informed by Head Office that his Slough branch of Wernham Hogg paper merchants might be closed down. David's deep rooted need to be popular triumphs over realism and he immediately promises the staff there will be no redundancies.
Series 1: 1. Downsize. Contains adult humour. Contains discriminatory language. Brent learns that his branch of the paper merchants might be closed down but promises he won't allow any ...
Jul 9, 2001 · Downsize. S1 E1: David Brent is informed by Head Office that his Slough branch of Wernham Hogg paper merchants might be closed down. David’s deep rooted need to be popular triumphs over reality and he immediately promises the staff there will be no downsizing.
A BBC documentary team film the office of David Brent, manager from hell: he's tactless and talentless, yet somehow thinks everyone loves him. Stars Ricky Gervais , Martin Freeman , Mackenzie Crook , Lucy Davis , Joel Beckett and more .
