OMG, looking at the episode listing it's hard to believe this show lasted only two seasons of 14 episodes. That's not even one season of the American version that lasted 9 seasons. I think that shows the difference between the American and British ways of doing television. American writers, producers, and actors are hard working to a fault. The office was the show that would not die long after it should have, squeezing every dollar out of the ratings. While the British show was a bit lazy. How could Gervais have cut such a classic so short? One of the funniest sitcoms of all time David Brent is one of the great comedy characters. I don't think Gervais will ever match the heights of genius of this. Also a great supporting cast.