The Office Pre-Pilot

The Office Pre-Pilot — Plot

In June 1998, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant made Seedy Boss, a 20-minute test film starring Gervais, as part of Merchant’s BBC television producer training. Created as a demo to pitch the concept that would eventually become The Office to the BBC, it was not intended for public release.

• Release date
• January 1, 1998
• Runtime
• 20 min
• Genres
• Comedy
• Director
• Stephen Merchant

The Office Pre-Pilot — Cast

Ricky Gervais David Brent Stephen Merchant Office Worker

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Tony MacMurray Ricky

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Nicola Cotter Karen Roper