The Office has become a television staple, but there was another attempt at the concept a decade before the US series premiered.

The Office’s 1st Episode Copied The UK Version, And It Didn't Work This Episode Is A Shot-For-Shot Remake Of Its British Equivalent .

Davis played receptionist Dawn Tinsley on the British Office. Carell also said he was "ready" to move on from Michael Scott, when he exited the show in season 7, two seasons before the series ...

The original British version, which aired from 2001 to 2003, was helmed by David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Now, move aside Scott and Brent — a woman can be an obnoxious, incompetent boss, too.

British actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh, whose role as deadpan accountant Keith in the U.K. version of "The Office" made him a fan favorite, has died, his management said.

Ewen MacIntosh, the British comedian who played the accountant "Big Keith" on the original U.K. version of 'The Office,' has died at the age of 50.

But British TV comedy will always be where my heart truly lies and if any of my above choices are on your own list of TV faves, then I urge you to try any or all of my top picks of Brit TV comedy ...