Sex, office politics. (A VB Purchasing Guide).(BBC and Warner are releasing the British series 'The Office' and 'Coupling' in the US on DVD)(Brief Article)

Video Business, August, 2003 by Spielvogel, Cindy

The Brits are coming to American TV and DVD like never before thanks to such BBC series as The Office and Coupling. Both shows air on the BBC America channel, and Coupling will launch this fall on NBC as a new series with American actors.

The Office debuts on DVD just in time for National Boss Day, Oct. 16. The series is a million-unit seller in the U.K. and BBC's most requested title for DVD release here this year.

BBC/Warner

The Office: The Complete First Series The second season of this import from Britain will air this fall on BBC America. Street Oct. 7 prebook Sept. 9; two-disc set $29.98

Coupling: The Complete Second Season Series about six British friends and their discussions about sex. Street Oct. 28, prebook Sept. 30; DVD $34.98