- published: 23 Jun 2012
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The Office is a popular mockumentary/sitcom that was first made in the United Kingdom and has now been remade in many other countries, with overall viewership in the hundreds of millions worldwide. The longest running version is the U.S. version which has lasted for eight seasons and 164 episodes as of January 2012. The German version is also still in production and has seen 46 episodes over five seasons. The original UK version was created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. It starred Gervais as the boss and main character. First broadcast on BBC Two on 9 July 2001, the show ran for just 14 episodes – two series of six episodes and a two-part Christmas special.
Gervais has announced he is starting work on a Chinese version of The Office.
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