The Work Experience

The Work Experience is a British comedy series that mixes the sitcom, mock doc and prank show formats. It began on October 24, 2012 on E4. It was created by Michael Livingstone, Tom Thostrup and Claudia Webster and written by Rhodri Crooks, Tom Forbes, Livingstone, Sam Martin and Thostrup. Set in the madness of new fashion PR agency Grade PR, each week the show follows two ambitious interns as they embark on a week of tasks, tantrums and tears. However, unknown to them, the entire agency is fictional and the employees are actors.

Directed by —, The Work Experience leans on a strong ensemble — Diane Morgan, Ryan Sampson, Sean Power — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2012.