Episode 1: 'The Christmas Party'

George: Ladies and gentlemen. Ladies and gentlemen. If I could just have your attention please. Thank you. First of all I'd like to wish each and every one of you a very Happy Christmas.

As you all know, the Christmas party is the moment when we announce the Hand in Glove Employee of the Year award. This year the decision was not a difficult one. Anne Coutauraud is the winner. Anne, it gives me great pleasure to present you with this award. We all know how difficult this year has been for you, and we'd like to thank you for your commitment and dedication to your work, despite the difficult personal circumstances you faced. Anne Coutauraud everyone. Hand in Glove Employee of the year.

Anne: Thank you George. Thank you everybody. You all know about the car accident my son Jean and I were involved in. I'd like to thank you for the tremendous support you have all given me in helping to get my life back to normal again.

George: I'd also like to take this opportunity to introduce you all to Mr Jean-Luc Blanc, our new International Sales Director. As some of you may know, Mr Blanc used to work for Sharp Toys, our main European competitor. For this reason especially I'm pleased to have him on board with us now at Hand in Glove. Jean-Luc Blanc everyone.

Jean-Luc: Thank you George for that kind introduction. I'd like to say how pleased I am to be joining Hand in Glove. The new Paris office is ready to be launched, and I'm very much looking forward to taking the company into the French and other European markets and to working with you all.

George: Thank you Jean-Luc. I won't keep you any longer. Enjoy the food, the drink, and dance the night away!