Inside the lives of The Office cast 20 years on – from bankruptcy to bulimia struggles
ok.co.ukHit show The Office graced British TV screens 20 years ago, starting off as an instant cult classic before growing to become one of the most successful international comedies of the last two decades.
Created by unknowns at the time Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the half an hour ‘mockumentary’ followed a group of awkward, yet hilarious, co-workers at the Slough branch of the Wernham Hogg paper company.
Ricky revealed that he “didn’t have huge ambitions” for the low-budget two-series sitcom initially — which is ironic, as the show spawned huge success for him and some of his co-stars — though some haven't been as lucky — as OK!
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