Welcome to The Office, a place of petty rivalry, bad flirting, and easily-bruised egos. Filmed in documentary-style, this sharply observed and highly acclaimed comedy exposes the excruciating truth about the world of nine-to-five. Set in a paper supply merchants in Slough, season one of The Office introduces smug, lower middle-manager David Brent (Ricky Gervais) who attempts to run an office while desperately craving the affection of his staff. His team consists of an army-obsessed territorial yes-man, Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook). A self-appointed 'team leader,' Gareth is constantly bickering with witty under-achiever Tim (Martin Freeman), an apathetic sales rep who breaks up the monotony of his day pining after the sweet and long-suffering receptionist, Dawn (Lucy Davis). Created, written, and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, The Office has become one of the most successful British comedy exports of all time.
about the destination - slough and windsor
The Office is set in Slough, a satellite town 22 miles west of London. Along with the Wernham Hogg Paper Company, Slough is also home to 96 listed buildings. To the south of Slough, is the town of Windsor. Windsor and The Royal Borough lie to the west of London in the rural countryside of Royal Berkshire, a short break destination combining 1,000 years of history, contemporary shopping and fine dining, with sports, leisure activities and events. Slough is home to attractions including Windsor Castle, Eton College, Changing of the Guard & LEGOLAND Windsor.
Windsor is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and the Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen. Its rich history spans almost 1,000 years. The Castle covers an area of about 13 acres and contains magnificent State Apartments furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection, St George's Chapel, and Queen Mary's Dolls House, a masterpiece in miniature.
Eton College
Eton College was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI to provide free education for 70 poor scholars who would then go on to further their education at King’s College, Cambridge. Life in the early days was harsh: the boys had to wash outside using only cold water. From these 70 scholars, the school has expanded to about 1,307 boys aged from 13 to 18 who are admitted by competitive examination, and has become one of the most well known schools in the world.
Did you know?
Lucy Davis, who plays Dawn, is the daughter of British comedian Jasper Carrott.
Lucy Davis also stars in the British comedy film Shaun of the Dead with Simon Pegg.
Martin Freeman who plays Tim starred in Love Actually – he played a porn star stand-in alongside Joanna Page, who plays Stacey in Gavin & Stacey.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant also co-wrote Extras – Stephen played the agent.
