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The Office: The Original TV Series That Changed Everything →

Before The Office became a cultural powerhouse in America, it was a razor-sharp, painfully awkward British satire that redefined modern comedy. In this High and Low Retrospective, we go back to the paper-stained cubicles of Wernham Hogg to revisit the series that launched Ricky Gervais, introduced the mockumentary format to the mainstream, and influenced a generation of TV. From cringe to brilliance, The Office (UK) proved less was more.

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tags: The Office UK, Ricky Gervais, David Brent, The Office retrospective, Stephen Merchant, The Office vs The Office US, British sitcoms, best UK comedies, mockumentary TV, cringe comedy, Wernham Hogg, Martin Freeman, Dawn and Tim, UK comedy history, workplace comedy, BBC comedy, Gervais stand-up, High and Low Retrospective, British humor, The Office explained, cultural impact of The Office, origin of mockumentary shows
categories: TV shows, Retrospective, Nostalgia
Saturday 10.25.25
Posted by Vonn+Abrahamm