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British boob tube sitcom

The Information technology Crowd
The IT Crowd title card.jpg
Genre Sitcom
Created by Graham Linehan
Starring Chris O'Dowd
Richard Ayoade
Katherine Parkinson
Matt Berry
Theme music composer Neil Hannon
Country of origin United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland
Original language English
No. of series 4
No. of episodes 25 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer Ash Atalla
Editor Paul Machliss
Camera setup Multi-photographic camera
Running time 24 minutes (special approx 47 minutes)
Production companies Talkback Thames
Delightful Industries
Distributor Fremantle
Release
Original network Channel 4
Moving picture format 576i (xvi:ix SDTV) (2006–10)
1080i (HDTV) (2013)
Audio format Stereo
Original release three February 2006 (2006-02-03) –
27 September 2013 (2013-09-27)

The IT Oversupply is a British sitcom originally broadcast past Channel 4, written and directed by Graham Linehan, produced past Ash Atalla and starring Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson, and Matt Berry. Gear up in the offices of the fictional Reynholm Industries in London, the series revolves effectually the three staff members of its It (Information technology) department: calculator programmer Maurice Moss (Richard Ayoade), work-shy Roy Trenneman (Chris O'Dowd), and Jen Barber (Katherine Parkinson), the department head/relationship director who knows goose egg near IT. The prove also focuses on the bosses of Reynholm Industries: Denholm Reynholm (Chris Morris) and later, his son Douglas (Matt Berry). Goth Information technology technician Richmond Avenal (Noel Fielding), who resides in the nighttime server room, also appears in a number of episodes.

The comedy premiered on Aqueduct 4 on 3 February 2006, and ran for 4 series of vi episodes each. Although a fifth series was deputed, information technology was non produced.[1] The plan was concluded with a special "good day" episode that aired on 27 September 2013.[2] [3] [four] [5] The programme was critically acclaimed and has a cult post-obit.

Series overview [edit]

The Information technology Crowd is set in the offices of Reynholm Industries, a fictional British corporation at 123 Carenden Road in Central London. It focuses on the shenanigans of the iii members of the IT support team, who dwell in a dingy, chaotic basement—a great contrast to the shining modern architecture and stunning London views enjoyed past the rest of the organisation. The obscurity surrounding the company's business is a running gag; all that is known is that it bought and sold ITV, has a chemicals laboratory, and makes an unnamed product. In ane episode, Denholm Reynholm claims the company has bought mobile-phone carriers and television stations, creating "the largest communications empire in the Great britain", but it is unclear whether this is true.[vi]

Roy and Moss, the two technicians, are socially inept geeks or, in Denholm Reynholm's words, "standard nerds". Despite the company's dependence on them, they are generally ignored and considered losers. Roy's support techniques include ignoring the phone, hoping it will stop ringing, and using reel-to-reel tape recordings of stock It suggestions such as, "Have y'all tried turning it off and on again?" and "Is it definitely plugged in?". He wears a different T-shirt in each episode.[7] Moss's deep knowledge of technical topics is reflected in his extended, overdetailed suggestions, while he cannot bargain with practical issues such equally extinguishing fires and removing spiders. His shyness makes it difficult for him to relate to others, often leading him to cite bizarre facts, or dwell on himself and/or technology. When someone shows their ignorance most computers, he can exist big-headed.

Jen, the team'south newest member, is hopelessly non-technical, despite claiming on her CV that she has "a lot of feel with computers". As Denholm is as technologically illiterate, Jen's interview bluffing convinces him she should be the head of the It section. Afterward meeting Roy and Moss, Jen redefines her role equally "Human relationship Director"; yet her attempts to bridge the gap between the technicians and the company's other employees generally have the opposite result, landing her and her teammates in ludicrous situations.

Bandage and characters [edit]

From left to right: Jen, Moss, and Roy

  • Chris O'Dowd equally Roy Trenneman, an IT technician from Republic of ireland. He despises his task and oft goes to smashing lengths to distract his workmates then he can practice nothing.
  • Richard Ayoade as Maurice Moss (usually referred to simply every bit "Moss"), a painfully shy, highly intelligent IT technician with few social skills.
  • Katherine Parkinson equally Jen Hairdresser, Roy'southward and Moss's tech-illiterate managing director. Roy and Moss initially resent her, but soon find she is useful to them in interacting with "normal" people.
  • Noel Fielding as Richmond Avenal (recurring series ane–2, 4, special), a reclusive, goth-styled It technician who was banished to the department's server room.
  • Chris Morris equally Denholm Reynholm (series one–ii recurring, series 3 invitee), the egocentric founder and CEO of Reynholm Industries.
  • Matt Drupe as Douglas Reynholm (series two recurring, iii–iv, special primary cast), Denholm's womanising son, who inherits Reynholm Industries in series two when his begetter jumps out of a window.

Production [edit]

Creator Graham Linehan wrote the series afterwards a PC Tech with poor people skills made a house call. It was video-recorded before a live studio audience, which at the time was considered "riskier" than using a laugh runway.[viii] Of this selection, Linehan said, "I trust my instincts, so I'm going to do information technology my way and hope people come to me."[8] The beginning series was recorded at Teddington Studios, and subsequent series at Pinewood Studios, with intermittent location footage. Cinematic-way footage was also recorded before live tapings. The show's title sequence was produced by Shynola.[9]

Circulate and release [edit]

International syndication [edit]

The programme is broadcast internationally. In Australia it has been circulate on ABC1 and UKTV. In Bulgaria, GTV began ambulation it in July 2008, while Comedy Cardinal Deutschland started airing the first series in September 2009. ETV has aired the program in Estonia. In Poland it has been shown on Comedy Central Poland, TVP2, and Fox Comedy. In the Czech Republic information technology was circulate on Česká televize and HBO. Tv set 2 Zulu has aired it in Kingdom of denmark, as has Comedy Central in holland. Canal+ runs it in Spain. In New Zealand, it was aired on TV 1. Information technology airs sporadically in the Democracy of Ireland on RTÉ2 and on the RTÉ Actor.

In the United States, episodes have been shown on IFC; all 4 series and the special are besides available on Netflix, Tubi TV, Pluto Idiot box, and Hulu, and for purchase in the iTunes Store. Canadian channel G4 ran the programme during their Adult Digital Distraction cake in July 2007. Reruns also aired on BiteTV in Canada until information technology relaunched as "Makeful" in August 2015. In Brazil, Argentina and Republic of chile it has been broadcast on I.Saturday. In Mexico it has aired on Canal 11 since 2010. Information technology was also broadcast in Spain on Canal 3xl during 2011.[10]

Ending and future [edit]

A 5th series was deputed past Aqueduct 4, for release in 2011.[eleven] Serial creator Graham Linehan began pre-product on information technology, stating it would exist the programme's concluding series, as a "goodbye to the characters".[12] The writing team were unable to meet regularly, so they created a virtual writers room using the online projection-management tool Basecamp. Linehan establish information technology a disadvantage, calling it "a stuffy, businesslike service that I call up it really ended upwards making everyone self-conscious", just in that location was no suitable alternative. Nonetheless, the writers did formulate some story ideas (one was reportedly a Die Difficult–based episode[ citation needed ]), but ultimately Linehan didn't consider the arrangement applied. Due to this, Linehan'south conflicting schedule, and the show's upkeep requirements, the fifth series was shelved.[13]

However, Linehan did feel a single, special "good day" episode could be produced. He was already decorated with his TV adaptation of Count Arthur Strong and his piece of work on The Walshes, and the Information technology Oversupply actors had besides taken on other commitments. Thus it wasn't until June 2013 that the testify's last episode was filmed.[fourteen]

Linehan has said that there are certain IT Crowd characters he would like to explore in time to come spin-off-style specials, peculiarly Matt Berry'south character, Douglas. In a 2022 interview, Linehan said he had a half-formed idea almost expanding on the Douglas grapheme, but that with Matt Drupe busy with his series Toast of London, Linehan would need to "pounce when he's taking a rest".[15] Linehan has too discussed reprising Bridegroom Wong's character Prime from the episode "Final Countdown".[13] Wong has said he would be "thrilled" if Prime got his own series, joking that it could be chosen Prime Time.[16]

Dwelling media [edit]

The beginning series was released in the United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland as The IT Crowd – Version ane.0 on 13 November 2006 by 2 Entertain Video Ltd. The DVD start-upwards sequence and subsequent menus are designed to resemble a ZX Spectrum. The DVD also included a short film written and directed by Linehan chosen Hullo Friend, his directorial debut, and a tongue-in-cheek behind-the-scenes documentary presented by Ken Korda, a filmmaker created and portrayed by comedian Adam Buxton (of Adam and Joe). The IT Crowd – Version 2.0 DVD was released in the UK on 1 Oct 2007, together with a box gear up containing both the first and second serial. Retail concatenation HMV sold an exclusive express edition version featuring a set of four postcards in the fashion of popular viral photos such as Ceiling Cat — here replicated equally Ceiling Goth. While the first series DVD menus parodied 8-chip games, the Series 2 DVD menus parody 16-scrap games and make reference to the "All your base are belong to us" meme popularised past Zero Fly, Mortal Kombat, Tetris and Lemmings. There are likewise several 'hidden' extras encoded into the subtitles. These are washed in much the same mode as the base64 subtitles from Serial 1, and include three JPG images and a text adventure game file. Episode four has a BBC BASIC listing, and Episode six has light bars in the corner of the screen which can exist decoded using a barcode reader.[27] [28] Series three was released on 16 March 2009, the DVD menus are based on such internet games equally Grow CUBE, Doeo and flow. The DVD for series 4 was released in the Uk on 26 September 2010, also nether the ii|entertain characterization.[29] A box-set containing all four series was also released on the aforementioned day, which includes an IT Crowd-themed board game. The series four DVD includes a documentary characteristic on the computer games which served as inspiration for the menus on each of the serial' DVDs, culminating in the game Windosill, the basis for the serial four DVD. The Internet Is Coming was released in Australia xviii December 2013, merely had yet to be released elsewhere until information technology was appear in November 2022 that a Region 2 DVD version would be released in the Britain and throughout Region 2 on 23 Nov 2015.[30] [25] All episodes of the programme are available to stream in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Ireland on All 4, with the exception of the serial iii episode "The Speech" which has been removed for transphobic themes.[31]

Reception [edit]

Series 1 of The IT Crowd holds an average Metacritic critic score of 67/100 from 8 reviews.[32]

Ratings [edit]

The premiere of the programme on Channel four was watched by 1.8m viewers, described as "disappointing" past BBC News;[33] however, Linehan stated he was "playing the long game" and reflected how the first series of Father Ted also "went pretty unnoticed" but went on to gain viewers and awards.[viii] The series 4 finale on 30 July 2010 saw the plan reach its current ratings elevation of ii.17 million and was highly successful in its time slot.

Awards and nominations [edit]

The It Crowd has won awards from the British University of Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs), the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (the International Emmys), the Rose d'Or idiot box entertainment awards, and from the fan-voted One-act.co.great britain Awards organized past the British Comedy Guide. It as well received a British Comedy Awards and an Irish gaelic Film and Television Award.

In 2006, the serial was voted Best New British Sitcom at the 2006 Comedy.co.uk Awards, out of 17 nominees.[34] In 2007, it was voted Comedy of The Year at the 2007 Comedy.co.uk Awards, out of 100 nominees.[35] Nominated in the 2007 BAFTAs for Best Situation One-act, alongside Greenish Wing and Pulling, it lost to The Royle Family. In 2008, the serial won the International Emmy Honor for One-act[36] and the 2008 Rose d'Or for All-time Sitcom.[37] Nominated in the 2008 BAFTAs for All-time State of affairs Comedy alongside The Thick of It and Benidorm, information technology lost to Peep Show. In 2009, it won Best State of affairs One-act at the 2009 BAFTAs. Also in 2009, Graham Linehan won All-time Television receiver Script at the 6th Irish Picture show and Idiot box Awards, and Katherine Parkinson won All-time Comedy Actress at the 2009 British Comedy Awards.

At the 2022 British Academy Television set Awards, Parkinson won All-time Female person Performance in a Comedy Plan;[38] Richard Ayoade won Male person Performance in a Comedy Programme; and Chris O'Dowd was nominated in the aforementioned category.

Adaptations [edit]

American versions [edit]

The primary bandage of the American version (left to right) Jen, Roy, Moss, and Denholm

An American version of The It Crowd was almost aired past NBC in 2007–08, starring Richard Ayoade reprising his role every bit Moss, with Joel McHale as Roy, Jessica St. Clair as Jen, and Rocky Carroll as Denholm.[39] Information technology was produced by FremantleMedia for Universal Media Studios with Steve Tao as executive producer. Linehan was also credited as executive producer, but stated he had no actual involvement.[40] The writing staff was David Guarascio, Moses Port, Joe Port, and Joe Wiseman. A pilot was filmed in Jan 2007, and a full serial was ordered and advertised by NBC to be aired in 2007–08.[41] [42] [43]

However, a September 2007 written report in The Hollywood Reporter said that the show would not achieve production, despite the development of a number of scripts, as it "didn't quite spark" with new NBC chairman Ben Silverman.[44] In 2012, the pilot was leaked online.[45] [46]

In October 2014, it was appear that NBC would produce another airplane pilot, produced past Bill Lawrence.[47] It, too, did not go far to air.[48]

A 3rd attempt at an NBC remake was confirmed in January 2018. Unlike the 2 previous versions, Graham Linehan was to exist involved as a writer and executive producer. However, no further developments have been announced.[48]

German version [edit]

The primary cast of the German version (left to right, from pinnacle) Jen, Roy, Moss and Denholm (bottom)

A German version of the programme was in product starting June 2007, starring Sky du Mont, Sebastian Münster, Stefan Puntigam and Britta Horn.[49] Originally titled Das iTeam – Die Jungs mit der Maus (The iTeam – The Boys with the Mouse), the championship was changed to Das iTeam – Die Jungs an der Maus (The iTeam – The Boys at the Mouse) concluding minute. The starting time episode was aired on 4 Jan 2008 on Sat.1 and received mainly negative receptions. It was criticised for the poor translation of the original stories and jokes, poor direction, poor timing, and the poor performance of the actors, mainly Stefan Puntigam as Gabriel (the German version of Moss). Manuel Weis of Quotenmeter.de heavily panned the programme, commenting: "It could indeed be possible that the boys of class 10a from secondary schoolhouse Brunsbüttel made the series. In short: In this form 'The iTeam' should never accept come onto the screen. The expect is strongly reminiscent of cheap criminal offence documentaries ambulation in the afternoon and the actors are reminiscent of lousy daytime formats. The climax of these catastrophes is [...] Stefan Puntigam, who embodies the role of the estimator geek Gabriel. [...] his office seems artificial, exaggerated and in whatsoever example badly acted."[50] The It Oversupply creator Graham Linehan noted in his weblog that the first gag already does non work due to beingness wrongly executed.[ citation needed ] The programme was cancelled after only two episodes due to low ratings. All episodes were later on screened on Sat.1 Comedy.

Notes [edit]

  1. ^ A Region 2 box set containing both the first and second series was released on 1 Oct 2007.
  2. ^ A Region ii box fix containing the beginning three series was released 16 March 2009 under the 2ENTERTAIN characterization.

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Further reading [edit]

  • Ali, Abbas (9 July 2010). "The real It Crowd: how true is the C4 sitcom?". The Guardian. London.

External links [edit]

  • The Information technology Oversupply at Channel four
  • The IT Crowd at FremantleMedia
  • The IT Crowd at IMDb
  • The IT Crowd at British Comedy Guide

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