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The season follows the Slough branch as its staff face uncertainty about closure, everyday office incidents, and a final merger decision. David's promises and choices are set against the corporate outcome delivered by Jennifer.
"Jennifer arrives to give the final decision on the Slough branch, which is to be merged with Swindon, and offers David her job."
"David is the Slough branch manager, and Gareth serves as his Assistant to the Regional Manager."
"David manages the Slough branch, and Dawn is identified as its receptionist. David decides to take on a new secretary despite the threat of redundanc...
"Gareth and Dawn are both identified as members of the Slough office: Gareth as the team's leader and assistant manager, and Dawn as the receptionist....
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David learns that the Slough branch might close and rashly promises there will be no redundancies. The threat establishes the season's workplace uncertainty.
A work-experience arrival briefly brightens the office, while a doctored picture of David is circulated. Gareth is assigned to investigate the incident.
Tim's birthday and Dawn's proposed after-work drinks overlap with the annual quiz night. David and Finchy treat the competition as a matter of honour.
An outside consultant leads a training day while Dawn has other things on her mind. David later chooses a new secretary despite the redundancy threat, and the episode ends at Chasers nightclub.
Jennifer delivers the final decision: Slough will merge with Swindon and some people will lose their jobs. She offers David her job, and he accepts.
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