1 of 4 | Martin Freeman will soon be seen in a BBC special celebrating 25 years of “The Office.” File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook, stars of the original British version of The Office, are reuniting for a 25th anniversary special celebrating the influential mockumentary series. on July 8
The show was created in 2001 by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant and starred Gervais as David Brent, regional manager for a paper company, who is desperate to be loved and often makes his staff uncomfortable with his inappropriate humor.
Freeman played mild-mannered Tim, who tries to get his boring work done, despite the distractions of his workplace, while Crook played Garreth, his humorless, by-the-books desk-mate.
“The Office stars Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook — aka Gareth and Tim — are reunited to look back at the groundbreaking series, sharing personal memories, behind the scenes stories and reflecting on its enduring legacy and cultural impact,” the British broadcaster said in a press release Thursday.
“It’s been more than 15 years since the pair last laid eyes on each other, but the ground-breaking comedy’s 25th anniversary has brought them together once again, sharing their memories of working, and laughing, alongside Ricky Gervais, co-writer Stephen Merchant, and their other leading office colleague Lucy Davis, who played the object of Tim’s affections, Dawn.”
The show only ran for 14 episodes, but spawned numerous international adaptations, including a classic U.S. one that aired 201 episodes from 2005 to 2013.
It starred Steve Carell, John Krasinski and Rainn Wilson.
Mackenzie Crook and Martin Freeman are reuniting to celebrate 25 years of The Office!
Sharing personal memories, behind the scenes stories, and how to embrace one of TV's worst-ever haircuts, join them on Wednesday 8 July on @BBCiPlayer
Details ➡️ https://t.co/6MUwMOmRdX pic.twitter.com/KJDmE8vB3Y— BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) June 25, 2026
