Episode Six (The Office, Series Two)
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Interview is the sixth and final episode of the second series of the British
television comedy The Office
. It was originally aired on BBC 2 on November 4, 2002. It is the last episode that leads up to the series finale, The Office Christmas specials.
, who is fresh off the news of his redundancy
, is to be the subject of an interview for industry publication Inside Paper. Tim
is acting distant towards his girlfriend Rachel, especially after she invites him to her parents’ cabin. The journalist from Inside Paper stops by to interview David for her article. As the interview goes on, Dawn
gives David her notice
. He assumes she is leaving in support of him, but she explains that she intends to move to America
with Lee, Dawn's fiancé.
In the meantime, Neil Godwin
offers Tim the interim position of general manager after David leaves. Tim refuses and instead suggests that Gareth Keenan
, Tim's nemesis, should be offered the job. During lunch, Lee reveals that Dawn had always said the most important quality she looks for in a man is a good sense of humour, though Dawn (in Tim's presence) suddenly stated that it was "rugged good looks." This inspires Tim to break up with Rachel. Neil offers David’s job to Gareth and he accepts it.
Ray and Jude, who are from Cooper and Webb looking for motivational speakers, drop by David's office to inform him that they won’t be using him again since he didn’t give them what they were looking for. David is angered by this news and kicks them out of his office, all in front of the reporter from Inside Paper.
Tim hears that Dawn and her fiancé are leaving and is shocked when she tells him that they will be gone for six months. While Tim is being interviewed, he takes a final drastic step to put his heart on the line with Dawn, so he rushes off to her as he is turning off his microphone. Tim is seen through a window in a room talking with Dawn, and Dawn seems to reject Tim, and they both hug. When he comes back to his desk and turns the mic back on, he says, “Err, she said no, by the way.”
When Neil and Jennifer
come to give David the details of his redundancy package, David swallows his pride and makes an unsuccessful yet solemn and emotional plea to be allowed to keep his job. Brent is then interviewed for the last time in his office, talking about a quote about life philosophised by Dolly Parton
and shots of Dawn and Tim are showing both of them looking a bit traumatised.
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television comedy The Office
The Office (UK TV series)
The Office is a British sitcom television series that was first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC Two on 9 July 2001. Created, written, and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the programme is about the day-to-day lives of office employees in the Slough branch of the fictitious...
. It was originally aired on BBC 2 on November 4, 2002. It is the last episode that leads up to the series finale, The Office Christmas specials.
Plot
David BrentDavid Brent
David Brent is a fictional character in the BBC television mockumentary The Office, as well as a recurring character in the NBC series of the same name, portrayed by co-writer and director Ricky Gervais. Brent is a white-collar office middle-manager and the principal character of the BBC series...
, who is fresh off the news of his redundancy
Unemployment
Unemployment , as defined by the International Labour Organization, occurs when people are without jobs and they have actively sought work within the past four weeks...
, is to be the subject of an interview for industry publication Inside Paper. Tim
Tim Canterbury
Tim Canterbury is a main character in the BBC sitcom The Office, played by Martin Freeman. He is a 30-year-old sales representative for paper merchants Wernham Hogg and lives with his parents. He spent one year at a university before dropping out, and one day hopes to return to get a psychology...
is acting distant towards his girlfriend Rachel, especially after she invites him to her parents’ cabin. The journalist from Inside Paper stops by to interview David for her article. As the interview goes on, Dawn
Dawn Tinsley
Dawn Tinsley is a fictional character in the BBC sitcom The Office, played by Lucy Davis. She is a receptionist for paper merchants Wernham Hogg and is engaged to warehouse worker Lee. Her American The Office equivalent is Pam Beesly...
gives David her notice
Letter of resignation
A letter of resignation is written to announce the author's intent to leave a position currently held, such as an office, employment or commission....
. He assumes she is leaving in support of him, but she explains that she intends to move to America
United States
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with Lee, Dawn's fiancé.
In the meantime, Neil Godwin
Neil Godwin
Neil Godwin is a fictional character in the BBC sitcom, The Office, played by Patrick Baladi. Neil first appeared in the second series of the show as the UK Manager of Wernham Hogg, newly promoted from manager of the Swindon branch, thus making him David Brent's new boss...
offers Tim the interim position of general manager after David leaves. Tim refuses and instead suggests that Gareth Keenan
Gareth Keenan
Gareth Keenan is a fictional paper salesman on BBC's comedy The Office. He is portrayed in the series by Mackenzie Crook as a gaunt, self-important team leader proud of his alleged lieutenant status in the Territorial Army...
, Tim's nemesis, should be offered the job. During lunch, Lee reveals that Dawn had always said the most important quality she looks for in a man is a good sense of humour, though Dawn (in Tim's presence) suddenly stated that it was "rugged good looks." This inspires Tim to break up with Rachel. Neil offers David’s job to Gareth and he accepts it.
Ray and Jude, who are from Cooper and Webb looking for motivational speakers, drop by David's office to inform him that they won’t be using him again since he didn’t give them what they were looking for. David is angered by this news and kicks them out of his office, all in front of the reporter from Inside Paper.
Tim hears that Dawn and her fiancé are leaving and is shocked when she tells him that they will be gone for six months. While Tim is being interviewed, he takes a final drastic step to put his heart on the line with Dawn, so he rushes off to her as he is turning off his microphone. Tim is seen through a window in a room talking with Dawn, and Dawn seems to reject Tim, and they both hug. When he comes back to his desk and turns the mic back on, he says, “Err, she said no, by the way.”
When Neil and Jennifer
Jennifer Taylor-Clarke
Jennifer Taylor-Clarke is a fictional character on the BBC2 comedy television series The Office. She is the corporate manager overseeing at least the Slough and Swindon branches of the fictitious paper merchant, Wernham-Hogg. She is portrayed by Stirling Gallacher.Jennifer, like Neil Godwin, is...
come to give David the details of his redundancy package, David swallows his pride and makes an unsuccessful yet solemn and emotional plea to be allowed to keep his job. Brent is then interviewed for the last time in his office, talking about a quote about life philosophised by Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
and shots of Dawn and Tim are showing both of them looking a bit traumatised.