Office Ladies The BBC Office Pilot with Lucy Davis
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Jul 16, 2025 
In this discussion, Lucy Davis, known for her role as Dawn Tinsley in the BBC's The Office, shares her journey to landing the part and the joys of filming. The conversation explores the parallels between the BBC and American versions of The Office, highlighting mirrored scenes and performances. Lucy reminisces about the unique filming atmosphere, humorous on-set anecdotes, and the creative challenges faced. The hosts also touch on character dynamics, and how personal anecdotes shaped their experiences, creating a delightful blend of nostalgia and insight.
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Lucy Davis Audition Story
- Lucy Davis auditioned for The Office in a small room with Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant present for callbacks.
- She improvised exiting the room during her audition, which Ricky found hilarious, leading to her getting the role.
Holiday New Comedy Rhythm
- The BBC Office's comedic rhythm was innovative, involving awkward timing and silences.
- This new rhythm created a unique authenticity and humor distinct from typical broad comedies.
Original Pilot Narration
- The original BBC pilot included narration by John Nettles to emulate a documentary style inspired by a reality show called Airline.
- The narration was later removed to improve storytelling and comedy timing.