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Jobs Day is a one‑off episode of the BBC’s light‑hearted workplace series that’s been ticking over for a couple of seasons now. It stars the ever‑charming Tom Bennett as a hapless HR manager and newcomer Maya Khan as a tech‑savvy intern, both trying to keep the office afloat while the company celebrates its annual “Jobs Day” – a mock‑holiday where staff swap roles for a day. Think of it as a cross between The Office’s cringe moments and the tech‑y banter of Silicon Valley, but set in a proper British call‑centre. The episode kicks off with the boss announcing the role‑swap, and chaos erupts as the accountants try their hand at sales, the IT crew attempts catering, and the interns are suddenly in charge of the morning briefing. There’s a running gag about a broken coffee machine that becomes a metaphor for the whole day’s breakdown, and a surprise twist involving a misplaced client contract that forces everyone to work together. The humour is mostly situational, with plenty of quick‑fire one‑liners and a few heartfelt moments that remind you why the characters matter. Honestly, it’s not a groundbreaking masterpiece, but it’s surprisingly good for a filler episode. The pacing does drag a bit in the middle, and some of the jokes feel a tad dated – you’ll hear a few 90s‑era references that feel out‑of‑place. Still, the chemistry between Bennett and Khan is proper entertaining, and the office‑politics satire lands better than you might expect. If you enjoy gentle British comedy with a dash of workplace absurdity, it’s worth a watch; otherwise, you might find it a bit of a filler. Rated 12, with mild language and a few scenes of mild frustration (think shouting over a broken printer). No serious content warnings, but the occasional corporate‑jargon overload could be a turn‑off for non‑fans. This is the first terrestrial showing of the episode, so it’s fresh for anyone who’s been following the series online. Grab a cuppa, settle in, and enjoy the chaos.