It's bad news as Brent hears his Slough branch is to be merged. Though there will be job losses, his position is safe.

Though he's supposed to be making redundancies, Brent hires a new secretary. And later, it's beers all round as the team go to Slough's top nightclub.

It's staff training day. However, Brent soon starts to undermine the management consultant. It's all too much for Tim, who resigns.

It's Tim's birthday, but it's also the annual quiz night. Brent and Finchy vow to maintain their unbeaten record.

Donna, the work experience girl, has her first day dominated by a dirty picture of her boss that's been e-mailed around the office.

Brent learns that his branch of the paper merchants might be closed down, but promises he won't allow any redundancies.