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

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.

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 Office" Christmas Special: Part 1(2003)

Unlike the tragic ending of the second series, this special begins to build toward a sense of resolution for the characters. Gareth Keenan has been promoted to general manager

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". It is often cited as one of 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.