The Office scripts 'sent to wrong address'

The secret plot of The Office Christmas special could be out of the bag after the scripts were accidentally posted to the wrong address, it was reported today.

The two-part special starring Ricky Gervais as David Brent promises to be one of the highlights of the BBC’s festive schedule.

But viewers may not have to wait until Christmas to find out what happens in the shows, which Gervais has said will be the last.

Joanne Hiley, from Saffron Walden, Essex, claims to be in possession of two 100-page script.

They were addressed to a technician called “Andy” living at an address in the town, together with a note asking him for a health and safety “risk assessment” for the production, according to London’s Evening Standard newspaper.

But they were apparently posted to Ms Hiley’s home instead – and now she is considering selling them to the highest bidder.

“If I decide to go down that road, you can expect to see the revelations in the paper which can bid the most,” she told the Standard.

The scripts are dated August 6 and headed: “The Office Christmas Special, written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, produced by Ash Atalla.”

The BBC said it was hoping no one would publish the plotlines and ruin the surprise for viewers.

“To reveal the plans for The Office two-part special would be like opening your Christmas presents too early.

“We hope that no one would want to spoil for everyone what is an eagerly anticipated climax to a much-loved show,” a spokeswoman said.