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People Like Us

Before the iconic sitcom The Office, there was People Like Us, a pioneering mockumentary that borrowed from British reality TV shows, showcasing everyday people in their ordinary lives.

A mockumentary series, People Like Us, was a precursor to The Office. It's a "docusoap" style show that focuses on ordinary people and their daily lives, featuring actors playing regular citizens going about their days, often with an incompetent interviewer who gets sidetracked or becomes involved in their stories. The show is known for its dry wit and British charm, featuring a talented cast of deadpan actors, some of whom have gone on to achieve greater success.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Managing Director

1. The Managing Director

Aired: Sep 20, 1999

Roy Mallard travels to Nottingham to spend a day with Peter Wilson, Managing ...

Episode 2 The Estate Agent

2. The Estate Agent

Aired: Sep 27, 1999

Roy Mallard spends a day with Levick's Estate Agent, a small family firm in L...

Episode 3 The Police Officer

3. The Police Officer

Aired: Oct 4, 1999

Roy follows PC David Knight as he prepares for a 12-hour day on duty. Roy als...

Episode 4 The Solicitor

4. The Solicitor

Aired: Oct 11, 1999

Roy Mallard goes on an emotional rollercoaster when he visits Broadbent and B...

Episode 5 The Photographer

5. The Photographer

Aired: Oct 18, 1999

Roy Mallard is in Winchester to discover the ar tistic genius behind the wo r...

Episode 6 The Head Teacher

6. The Head Teacher

Aired: Oct 25, 1999

Roy Mallard goes back to school to find out about life along the corridors an...

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Info about People Like Us

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres:Comedy