EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the incorporation by reference in this  Registration  Statement on
Form S-8 of our report  dated June 30, 2005,  appearing in the Annual  Report on
Form 20-F of WPP Group plc for the year ended December 31, 2004.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Deloitte & Touche LLP
London, England
November 10, 2005