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British television sitcom

The Information technology Crowd
The IT Crowd title card.jpg
Genre Sitcom
Created past Graham Linehan
Starring Chris O'Dowd
Richard Ayoade
Katherine Parkinson
Matt Berry
Theme music composer Neil Hannon
Country of origin Great britain
Original linguistic communication English
No. of series iv
No. of episodes 25 (list of episodes)
Product
Executive producer Ash Atalla
Editor Paul Machliss
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running fourth dimension 24 minutes (special approx 47 minutes)
Product companies Talkback Thames
Delightful Industries
Distributor Fremantle
Release
Original network Aqueduct 4
Picture show format 576i (xvi:9 SDTV) (2006–10)
1080i (HDTV) (2013)
Audio format Stereo
Original release 3 February 2006 (2006-02-03) –
27 September 2013 (2013-09-27)

The It Crowd is a British sitcom originally broadcast by Channel 4, written and directed by Graham Linehan, produced by Ash Atalla and starring Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson, and Matt Drupe. Set in the offices of the fictional Reynholm Industries in London, revolves around the three staff members of its Information technology (It) section: calculator developer Maurice Moss (Richard Ayoade), work-shy Roy Trenneman (Chris O'Dowd), and Jen Barber (Katherine Parkinson), the department head/relationship manager who knows nothing well-nigh IT. The show as well focuses on the bosses of Reynholm Industries: Denholm Reynholm (Chris Morris) and later on, his son Douglas (Matt Berry). Goth IT technician Richmond Avenal (Noel Fielding), who resides in the dark server room, also appears in a number of episodes.

The one-act premiered on Channel 4 on 3 February 2006, and ran for four series of six episodes each. Although a 5th series was commissioned, it was non produced.[1] The plan was concluded with a special "cheerio" episode that aired on 27 September 2013.[2] [iii] [4] [5] The program was critically acclaimed and has a cult following.

Series overview [edit]

The IT Crowd is set in the offices of Reynholm Industries, a fictional British corporation at 123 Carenden Road in Central London. Information technology focuses on the shenanigans of the three members of the IT back up squad, who dwell in a dingy, cluttered basement—a great contrast to the shining modernistic architecture and stunning London views enjoyed by the rest of the system. The obscurity surrounding the company'south business concern 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 one episode, Denholm Reynholm claims the company has bought mobile-phone carriers and television stations, creating "the largest communications empire in the UK", simply it is unclear whether this is true.[6]

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

Jen, the team's newest member, is hopelessly non-technical, despite claiming on her CV that she has "a lot of experience with computers". Equally Denholm is equally technologically illiterate, Jen'due south interview bluffing convinces him she should exist the head of the IT section. After meeting Roy and Moss, Jen redefines her role as "Relationship Manager"; withal her attempts to span the gap between the technicians and the visitor's other employees generally have the contrary effect, landing her and her teammates in ludicrous situations.

Bandage and characters [edit]

From left to right: Jen, Moss, and Roy

  • Chris O'Dowd every bit Roy Trenneman, an IT technician from Ireland. He despises his job and often goes to keen lengths to distract his workmates so he can do nothing.
  • Richard Ayoade equally Maurice Moss (usually referred to simply equally "Moss"), a painfully shy, highly intelligent It technician with few social skills.
  • Katherine Parkinson as Jen Barber, Roy's and Moss'south tech-illiterate manager. Roy and Moss initially resent her, but soon detect she is useful to them in interacting with "normal" people.
  • Noel Fielding as Richmond Avenal (recurring serial ane–2, 4, special), a reclusive, goth-styled It technician who was banished to the section's server room.
  • Chris Morris as Denholm Reynholm (series 1–ii recurring, series 3 guest), the egocentric founder and CEO of Reynholm Industries.
  • Matt Drupe equally Douglas Reynholm (series 2 recurring, three–four, special main bandage), Denholm's womanising son, who inherits Reynholm Industries in series 2 when his father jumps out of a window.

Production [edit]

Creator Graham Linehan wrote the series after a PC Tech with poor people skills made a house call. It was video-recorded before a alive studio audience, which at the time was considered "riskier" than using a laugh track.[eight] Of this choice, Linehan said, "I trust my instincts, so I'm going to do it my style and hope people come to me."[8] The first serial was recorded at Teddington Studios, and subsequent serial at Pinewood Studios, with intermittent location footage. Cinematic-manner footage was also recorded before live tapings. The evidence'due south championship sequence was produced past Shynola.[9]

Broadcast and release [edit]

International syndication [edit]

The programme is broadcast internationally. In Commonwealth of australia information technology has been broadcast on ABC1 and UKTV. In Republic of bulgaria, GTV began airing information technology in July 2008, while Comedy Central Germany started ambulation the first series in September 2009. ETV has aired the programme in Estonia. In Poland information technology has been shown on Comedy Central Poland, TVP2, and Fox Comedy. In the Czech republic it was broadcast on Česká televize and HBO. Boob tube 2 Zulu has aired information technology in Denmark, as has Comedy Central in the Netherlands. Canal+ runs it in Kingdom of spain. In New Zealand, it was aired on TV 1. It airs sporadically in the Republic of Ireland on RTÉ2 and on the RTÉ Player.

In the U.s.a., episodes take been shown on IFC; all four series and the special are also available on Netflix, Tubi TV, Pluto Tv set, and Hulu, and for purchase in the iTunes Store. Canadian channel G4 ran the programme during their Developed Digital Lark cake in July 2007. Reruns as well aired on BiteTV in Canada until it relaunched as "Makeful" in August 2015. In Brazil, Argentine republic and Chile it has been broadcast on I.Sabbatum. In Mexico it has aired on Culvert eleven since 2010. It was as well broadcast in Kingdom of spain on Canal 3xl during 2011.[10]

Ending and futurity [edit]

A fifth series was commissioned by Aqueduct 4, for release in 2011.[11] Series creator Graham Linehan began pre-production on it, stating it would be the programme's concluding series, as a "goodbye to the characters".[12] The writing team were unable to run across regularly, and so they created a virtual writers room using the online project-management tool Basecamp. Linehan found information technology a disadvantage, calling information technology "a stuffy, businesslike service that I think it actually ended up making anybody self-conscious", merely there was no suitable alternative. Nonetheless, the writers did formulate some story ideas (i was reportedly a Die Hard–based episode[ commendation needed ]), but ultimately Linehan didn't consider the system practical. Due to this, Linehan'south conflicting schedule, and the show'southward upkeep requirements, the 5th series was shelved.[xiii]

Notwithstanding, Linehan did experience a single, special "farewell" episode could be produced. He was already decorated with his TV adaptation of Count Arthur Strong and his work on The Walshes, and the IT Oversupply actors had likewise taken on other commitments. Thus it wasn't until June 2013 that the evidence's last episode was filmed.[14]

Linehan has said that there are certain IT Crowd characters he would like to explore in future spin-off-style specials, especially Matt Berry'south character, Douglas. In a 2014 interview, Linehan said he had a half-formed thought about expanding on the Douglas character, but that with Matt Berry busy with his series Toast of London, Linehan would need to "pounce when he'south taking a rest".[fifteen] Linehan has also discussed reprising Bridegroom Wong'south character Prime from the episode "Terminal Countdown".[thirteen] Wong has said he would be "thrilled" if Prime got his own serial, joking that it could exist chosen Prime Time.[sixteen]

Home media [edit]

The first series was released in the UK as The It Crowd – Version i.0 on 13 November 2006 by two Entertain Video Ltd. The DVD start-upward sequence and subsequent menus are designed to resemble a ZX Spectrum. The DVD also included a short film written and directed by Linehan chosen Hello 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 Oversupply – Version 2.0 DVD was released in the UK on i October 2007, together with a box set containing both the beginning and second series. Retail concatenation HMV sold an exclusive limited edition version featuring a set up of four postcards in the fashion of popular viral photos such as Ceiling Cat — here replicated as Ceiling Goth. While the first series DVD menus parodied eight-fleck games, the Series 2 DVD menus parody 16-scrap games and make reference to the "All your base are vest to us" meme popularised past Nix Fly, Mortal Kombat, Tetris and Lemmings. There are also several 'subconscious' extras encoded into the subtitles. These are done in much the same manner as the base64 subtitles from Series ane, and include three JPG images and a text chance game file. Episode 4 has a BBC BASIC listing, and Episode 6 has light confined in the corner of the screen which can be decoded using a barcode reader.[27] [28] Series 3 was released on 16 March 2009, the DVD menus are based on such internet games as GROW CUBE, Doeo and menstruum. The DVD for serial 4 was released in the UK on 26 September 2010, also under the 2|entertain label.[29] A box-ready containing all iv series was too released on the aforementioned day, which includes an IT Crowd-themed lath game. The series four DVD includes a documentary feature on the reckoner games which served as inspiration for the menus on each of the series' DVDs, culminating in the game Windosill, the basis for the series iv DVD. The Internet Is Coming was released in Australia xviii December 2013, but had nonetheless to exist released elsewhere until it was announced in November 2015 that a Region two DVD version would exist released in the United kingdom and throughout Region 2 on 23 Nov 2015.[thirty] [25] All episodes of the programme are available to stream in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Ireland on All four, with the exception of the series iii episode "The Speech" which has been removed for transphobic themes.[31]

Reception [edit]

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

Ratings [edit]

The premiere of the programme on Aqueduct 4 was watched by 1.8m viewers, described every bit "disappointing" past BBC News;[33] still, Linehan stated he was "playing the long game" and reflected how the outset series of Male parent Ted also "went pretty unnoticed" but went on to proceeds viewers and awards.[8] The serial 4 finale on 30 July 2010 saw the plan accomplish its current ratings peak of 2.17 million and was highly successful in its time slot.

Awards and nominations [edit]

The IT Crowd has won awards from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs), the International Academy of Telly Arts and Sciences (the International Emmys), the Rose d'Or television entertainment awards, and from the fan-voted Comedy.co.united kingdom Awards organized by the British Comedy Guide. It besides received a British Comedy Awards and an Irish Film and Television Award.

In 2006, the serial was voted All-time New British Sitcom at the 2006 One-act.co.britain 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 Comedy, aslope Green Wing and Pulling, it lost to The Royle Family. In 2008, the serial won the International Emmy Award for Comedy[36] and the 2008 Rose d'Or for Best Sitcom.[37] Nominated in the 2008 BAFTAs for Best Situation Comedy alongside The Thick of Information technology and Benidorm, it lost to Peep Testify. In 2009, it won Best Situation Comedy at the 2009 BAFTAs. Also in 2009, Graham Linehan won All-time Television set Script at the 6th Irish gaelic Film and Television Awards, and Katherine Parkinson won Best One-act Actress at the 2009 British Comedy Awards.

At the 2014 British University Television Awards, Parkinson won Best Female Performance in a Comedy Plan;[38] Richard Ayoade won Male Operation in a Comedy Programme; and Chris O'Dowd was nominated in the same category.

Adaptations [edit]

American versions [edit]

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

An American version of The Information technology Crowd was almost aired by NBC in 2007–08, starring Richard Ayoade reprising his role as Moss, with Joel McHale every bit Roy, Jessica St. Clair as Jen, and Rocky Carroll as Denholm.[39] It was produced by FremantleMedia for Universal Media Studios with Steve Tao as executive producer. Linehan was too 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 January 2007, and a total series 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 prove would not reach 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 airplane pilot was leaked online.[45] [46]

In October 2014, information technology was announced that NBC would produce some other pilot, produced by Pecker Lawrence.[47] Information technology, too, did non make information technology to air.[48]

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

German version [edit]

The main cast of the German version (left to right, from top) Jen, Roy, Moss and Denholm (lesser)

A German language version of the programme was in production 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 title was changed to Das iTeam – Dice Jungs an der Maus (The iTeam – The Boys at the Mouse) last infinitesimal. The first episode was aired on 4 January 2008 on Saturday.1 and received mainly negative receptions. Information technology 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: "Information technology could indeed be possible that the boys of grade 10a from secondary schoolhouse Brunsbüttel fabricated the serial. In short: In this grade 'The iTeam' should never have come up onto the screen. The look is strongly reminiscent of cheap crime documentaries airing 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 computer geek Gabriel. [...] his role seems artificial, exaggerated and in whatever case badly acted."[50] The IT Crowd creator Graham Linehan noted in his web log that the commencement gag already does non work due to being wrongly executed.[ citation needed ] The plan was cancelled after only two episodes due to depression ratings. All episodes were subsequently screened on Sat.1 Comedy.

Notes [edit]

  1. ^ A Region 2 box set containing both the beginning and 2nd series was released on 1 October 2007.
  2. ^ A Region 2 box set containing the first iii serial was released 16 March 2009 under the 2ENTERTAIN label.

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Further reading [edit]

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

External links [edit]

  • The IT Crowd at Aqueduct 4
  • The IT Crowd at FremantleMedia
  • The IT Crowd at IMDb
  • The Information technology Oversupply at British One-act Guide

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