7.830 minSeason 2 • Episode 6
LatestAlthough 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?
Nightmare boss. Tedious colleagues. Pointless tasks. Welcome to Wernham Hogg. Fancy a tea break with David Brent? Classic comedy from the archive.
Acting
Gervais's Brent is a masterpiece of misguided confidence and desperation.
Direction
The documentary gaze that invented modern awkward comedy.
Writing
Dialogue so mundane it becomes poetry of human suffering.
Creators
Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Ricky Gervais
David Brent
Martin Freeman
Tim Canterbury
Mackenzie Crook
Gareth Keenan
Lucy Davis
Dawn Tinsley
Stirling Gallacher
Jennifer Taylor-Clarke
Patrick Baladi
Neil Godwin
Stacey Roca
Rachel
Ben Bradshaw
Ben
Jamie Deeks
Jamie
Jane Lucas
Sheila
Ewen MacIntosh
Keith
Emma Manton
Emma
Alexander Perkins
Ralph
Joel Beckett
Lee
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Spawned the entire mockumentary sitcom format; The Office US, Parks and Rec, and Modern Family all exist because of this 12-episode experiment.
The Slough trading estate is real, and Wernham Hogg's building was an actual office—employees reportedly had no idea they were being filmed for a comedy until it aired.
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