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"the Office" Christmas Special: Part 1(2003) Apr 2026

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

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 "The Office" Christmas Special: Part 1(2003)

"The Office" Christmas Special: Part 1 (TV Episode 2003) - IMDb The documentary crew returns to see how the

The special explores the "post-modern" reality of minor fame, showing David Brent attempting to milk his slight notoriety for all it is worth. Plot Overview "The Office" Christmas Special: Part 1

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.

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".