Ricky Gervais to launch YouTube special for The Office 25th

Comedian Ricky Gervais will release a new retrospective special on his YouTube channel on Wednesday, July 8, to mark the 25th anniversary of the BBC sitcom "The Office." The special will feature Gervais counting down his 25 favorite moments featuring his iconic character, the cringe-inducing office manager David Brent.

The program will include behind-the-scenes stories, the inspiration behind iconic lines, and anecdotes about scenes that were nearly abandoned due to uncontrollable laughter on set. Gervais described the special as stripped back and intentionally understated, with each moment presented by him to provide context only he can offer. In a preview, he cited David Brent begging for his job back as the first bit of serious acting he had ever done.

The special forms part of a broader expansion of Gervais's YouTube channel, which will also become a repository for 25 years of archive footage from his career. This will include content from "The Office," his Netflix series "After Life," and his stand-up shows. Gervais has been hosting regular Sunday evening live streams on the channel, discussing topics ranging from AI in comedy to veganism with fans.