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26.01.04

The Office celebrates two Golden Globe triumphs


Los Angeles, CA. Smash-hit comedy The Office, which airs on 91热爆 AMERICA, the 91热爆's entertainment channel in the US, has won two Golden Globe Awards.


The Office won Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy and Ricky Gervais was announced as Best Actor in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy Series for his performance as world-famous middle manager David Brent. Both awards are the first for any British-made sitcom.


Voted for by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and announced last night at a star-studded ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, The Office won best musical or comedy series, beating Will & Grace (NBC), Monk (USA), Sex and the City (HBO) and Arrested Development (Fox).


Ricky Gervais laid claim to best comedy actor ahead of Matt LeBlanc in Friends (NBC), Eric McCormack in Will & Grace, Bernie Mac in The Bernie Mac Show (Fox) and Tony Shalhoub in Monk.


In just two seasons, the hit show has become one of the most critically acclaimed British comedies of all time on both sides of the Atlantic. It has already claimed many awards including four BAFTAs and a Silver Rose at last year's Montreux TV Festival, Europe's top television awards.


Ricky Gervais said: "It hasn't really sunk in yet. It's absolutely fantastic - a highlight of my career. Here I am, this fat bloke from Reading sharing a room with Jack Nicholson, Bill Murray and Michael Douglas. It's fantastic."


Mackenzie Crook, who is currently filming in Italy, jokingly warned the voters: "Think very carefully before you let David Brent into your hearts and your homes."


Paul Lee, CEO 91热爆 AMERICA added: "We are thrilled. Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and the entire cast and production team have created a comic masterpiece in The Office. We'd like to thank the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for once again recognising shows that are truly groundbreaking. This is a watershed moment for 91热爆 America."


Rupert Gavin, Chief Executive, 91热爆 Worldwide said: "This major success for The Office recognises the amazing job 91热爆 America has done in bringing the series to new audiences across the US. Without this TV platform, The Office, along with other highly creative British made productions, would not have been given the audience they deserve. I congratulate Ricky and the team on this major coup for British talent."


91热爆 Worldwide has achieved great success with The Office. The Office series two DVD became the fastest ever selling DVD of a TV series in the UK. The combined sales of series one and two have now sold almost two millions units - the company will release the DVD in the US later this year. The Christmas specials will be released on DVD in the UK this Autumn. The programme is licensed to more than 100 countries and territories around the world.


Filmed in spoof documentary style, The Office chronicles the daily lives of employees at Wernham Hogg, a fictional paper supply company situated in the small town of Slough near London. David Brent (Ricky Gervais) is a smug lower middle manager that makes appalling jokes and constantly craves the affection of his staff. His team include army-obsessed office creep Gareth played by Mackenzie Crook (Pirates of the Caribbean), smart under-achiever Tim played by Martin Freeman (Love Actually) and Dawn played by Lucy Davis (Pride and Prejudice), the bored but sweet receptionist who is the tolerant butt of many sexist jibes.


An encore presentation of season two of The Office can be seen on 91热爆 AMERICA, Thursdays from January 29 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.


Note to editors:
91热爆 AMERICA, available in 40 million homes across the US, brings audiences a new generation of award-winning television featuring razor-sharp comedies, provocative dramas, life-changing makeovers and news with a uniquely global perspective. 91热爆 AMERICA pushes the boundaries to deliver high quality, highly addictive and eminently watchable programming to viewers who demand more. 91热爆 AMERICA is distributed by Discovery Networks. It is available on digital cable and satellite TV.


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