Starring Pauline Quirke, it was written by Paul Mayhew-Archer, who co-wrote The Vicar of Dibley, and George Pritchett.
Jo is a single mother, her daughter is eleven-year-old Sam, and is the hardworking PA to Rod Battle.
Battle, a workaholic whose wife is on the verge of leaving him, confides in Jo and she clearly harbours feelings for him.
Both of these relationships, especially Jo and Rod's, become the subject of gossip in the office, often led by Cheryl.
Office Gossip, despite having a good cast and prime time slot of Friday at 9pm on BBC One, did not receive positive reviews and was pulled after only one series.