Gervais wants to return to 'The Office'

Ricky Gervais is keen to record new episodes of The Office, according to reports.

The Daily Star claims that both Gervais, who plays David Brent, and co-writer Stephen Merchant have witnessed the success of the US version, and are longing to write some new material.

A source close to Gervais said: "Stephen and Ricky have been getting sent the scripts of the US version of the show – which is now in its third series – and falling about laughing. They’re encouraged to edit the scripts but can’t find fault with them.

"The only thing is, they’re wishing they hadn’t burnt their bridges by saying they’d never do another series."