Christmas Special: Part 1(2003) - "the Office"

The two-part special was a massive success, winning two BAFTAs and a Golden Globe , and receiving a Primetime Emmy nomination. It is often cited as one of the greatest series finales in television history. Main Cast Ricky Gervais David Brent Martin Freeman Tim Canterbury Mackenzie Crook Gareth Keenan Lucy Davis Dawn Tinsley Patrick Baladi Neil Godwin Elizabeth Berrington Ralph Ineson Chris 'Finchy' Finch Joel Beckett

The of The Office (UK) is the first of a two-part series finale that originally aired on December 26, 2003 on BBC One. Written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant , the 45-minute episode revisits the employees of Wernham Hogg three years after the original documentary. Plot Overview

Unlike the tragic ending of the second series, this special begins to build toward a sense of resolution for the characters. "The Office" Christmas Special: Part 1(2003)

The couple is living in Florida, staying rent-free with Lee's sister while Lee bounces between jobs. The documentary crew offers to fly them back to Slough for the annual office Christmas party, setting the stage for a long-awaited reunion with Tim. Key Themes and Reception

The special explores the "post-modern" reality of minor fame, showing David Brent attempting to milk his slight notoriety for all it is worth. The two-part special was a massive success, winning

The documentary crew returns to see how the staff's lives have changed since the events of the second series.

Gareth Keenan has been promoted to general manager and runs the office with military precision, much to the disdain of his former colleagues. Tim Canterbury remains stuck in his job, now sharing a desk with Anne, a colleague he finds even more annoying than Gareth. Written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen

After being made redundant, David is now a travelling salesman for a cleaning products company. He attempts to cling to his minor "celebrity" status through unsuccessful nightclub appearances and a failed pop single—a cover of "If You Don't Know Me By Now".