DISC ONE
Title: The Office - Season 1
Country: UK
Region: R2/R4
Releasing Studio: 2 entertain / BBC
Case Type: Special Case
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Anamorphic?: Yes
PAL or NTSC?: PAL
Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles (optional): English HoH
Cuts: No cuts
Commentaries: -
Extras:
Episodes ("Play All" option)
– Downsize (36:05)
– Work Experience (32:56)
– The Quiz (34:14)
– Training (34:37)
– New Girl (34:12)
– Judgement (34:18)
Notes: Before every episode starts there are commentaries/interviews by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant (Creators, Writers, Directors) about the series (that's why every episode is longer than in the standard release). Further comments/interviews before the episodes start are made by Martin Freeman ("Tim Canterbury"), Mackenzie Crook ("Gareth Keenan"), Lucy Davis ("Dawn Tinsley"), Ewen Macintosh ("Keith"), Matthew Perry, Richard Curtis, Ben Stiller, Christopher Guest, David Baddiel. 8-page booklet with writing by Ricky Gervais included.
Easter Eggs: Insert Disc One and move to the English Subtitles On option. When the background noise stops, press Enter. This will make the phone ring. Press Enter as it rings for a full length take of David Brent's Free Love Freeway song. (2:48)
Amazon ASIN: B00593KTR2
Source: Own it.
DISC TWO
Title: The Office - Season 1 - Extras
Country: UK
Region: R2/R4
Releasing Studio: 2 entertain / BBC
Case Type: Special Case
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 (Deleted Scenes) / 1.33:1 (Full Pilot, Documentaries, Web Videos, )
Anamorphic?: Yes
PAL or NTSC?: PAL
Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles (optional): English HoH
Cuts: No cuts
Commentaries: -
Extras:
The Full Pilot (19:26)
"Comedy Connections" documentary (38:46)
Web Videos (41:56)
- The Beginning (10:13)
- The Style (7:55)
- Comedy (7:45)
- Staff Training (9:43) - this isn't listed in the US Special Edition entry
- Impact (6:24)
"How I Made the Office" documentary (39:18)
Deleted scenes with text introductions (text introductions stay for 0:30 each):
– Brent the Peacemaker (1:44)
– Thoughts on Music (2:06)
– Gareth Reprimands Brent and Finch (1:48)
– Gareth on the Pull (0:41)
– 'Slough' by John Betjemen (1:54)
– Gareth’s Anxiety (0:28)
Notes: 8-page booklet with writing by Ricky Gervais included.
Easter Eggs: Insert Disc Two and select Deleted Scenes. Select the 'Slough' By John Betjemen deleted scene. When the introductory notes screen fades to black it will pause. Press Enter now for the full length Peter Purves training video "Who Cares Wins". (3:47)
Amazon ASIN: B00593KTR2
Source: Own it.
DISC THREE
Title: The Office - Season 2
Country: UK
Region: R2/R4
Releasing Studio: 2 entertain / BBC
Case Type: Special Case
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Anamorphic?: Yes
PAL or NTSC?: PAL
Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles (are they optional?): English HoH
Cuts: No cuts
Commentaries: -
Extras:
Episodes (with Play All function)
– Merger (29:18)
– Appraisals (29:26)
– Party (29:10)
– Motivation (29:17)
– Charity (29:02)
– Interview (29:07)
Extras:
Deleted scenes (13:08)
Outtakes (7:43)
"Video Diary" featurette (20:11)
Notes: 8-page booklet with writing by Ricky Gervais included.
Easter Eggs: -
Amazon ASIN: B00593KTR2
Source: Own it.
DISC FOUR
Title: The Office - Season 3 and Extras
Country: UK
Region: R2/R4
Releasing Studio: 2 entertain / BBC
Case Type: Special Case
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Anamorphic?: Yes
PAL or NTSC?: PAL
Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Subtitles (optional): English HoH
Cuts: No cuts
Commentaries: -
Extras:
Christmas Special: Part 1 (43:45)
Christmas Special: Part 2 (52:01)
Extras: (English, no optional subtitles)
Documentary "The Office: Closed for Business" (22:36)
Golden Globes Featurette (5:47)
Music Video "If You Don't Know Me By Now" (3:36)
Full Band Version of "Freelove Freeway" (4:43)
Director's Commentary by Ricky Gervais and Tom Merchant for the "Christmas Special: Part 2" (English, no optional subtitles) (52:01)
Notes: 8-page booklet with writing by Ricky Gervais included.
Easter Eggs: -
Amazon ASIN: B00593KTR2
Source: Own it.
Additions to the UK Standard Release of The Office, Season 1: (http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/f ... fid=2321#6)
Episodes ("Play All" option)
– Downsize (29:43)
– Work Experience (29:10)
– The Quiz (29:25)
– Training (29:13)
– New Girl (29:34)
– Judgement (29:16)
Easter Eggs: 1. Insert the 1st disc and move to the English Subtitles On option. When the background noise stops, press Enter. This will make the phone ring. Press Enter as it rings for a full length take of David Brent's Free Love Freeway song. (2:48)
2. Insert the 2nd disc and select Deleted Scenes. Select the 'Slough' By John Betjemen deleted scene. When the introductory notes screen fades to black it will pause. Press Enter now for the full length Peter Purves training video "Who Cares Wins". (3:47)