578 - TIM OLIVER - David Brent Impersonator on Viral Fame, Worst Gigs, & Being Ricky Gervais’ Hollywood Body Double!

We’re sitting down with Tim Oliver, the world’s most renowned David Brent lookalike, whose uncanny resemblance to Ricky Gervais’ iconic character from The Office has made him a fan favourite on social media, at stag dos, and even on screen.  We dive into Tim’s journey - from first realising his striking similarity to Brent, to turning that into a unique career. Tim shares the challenges of playing such a cringingly beloved character, what his wife and children think of his unconventional job, and the WORST gig he’s ever been booked for (which involves a deceased person…) Tim tells us about the time he met Ricky himself, and what Ricky thinks of having a copycat! Plus what it was like to be Ricky’s body double for the Muppets movie, and the huge mistake he made on a Hollywood set.  Whether you’re a die-hard fan of The Office and want to learn some Brent-isms, or just fascinated by the world of professional impersonators, give this ep a go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices