This for me is Martin’s finest hour. When he hugs her and you see his face over her shoulder, and he just … the look on his face is brilliant. It’s just a little wince; I think he might even close his eyes a little bit, but it’s just a little look.
Ricky Gervais: the director’s commentary to The Office Christmas Special.
I am convinced that Moffat and Gatiss picked Martin Freeman for Sherlock purely on his fabulous pining in “The Office.” They’re like THIS man can do unrequited suffering. HIRE HIM.
No but Moffat always said that Martin was his favourite in The Office and that Tim and Dawn’s ‘kiss for charity’ kiss where it was really mutually pining and awkward was one of his favourite tv moments ever I mean…