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...

How it started
I was a middle manager.

David Brent
Docudrama, crises and denial for the all-round entertainer.

Gareth
A childlike typical male?

Tim
A bit of an underachiever.

Dawn
Stifled aspirations and destiny.

Finchy
The bully with no loyalties.

Selling DVDs
...With a hint of dignity.

Universal Themes
Why does The Office do well in America?

Funny Telly
The greatest TV show of all time?