Question 1

What is the name of the obnoxious, army-obsessed Team Leader who sits near Tim and is played by Mackenzie Crook?

Accepted Answer

Gareth Keenan. Gareth Keenan's love of the Territorial Army and his famously stiff-necked pride made him one of the show's most quotable characters.

Question 2

In which town is the Wernham Hogg paper merchants branch where The Office is set?

Accepted Answer

Slough. Slough, the Berkshire trading-estate town, became forever tied to Wernham Hogg and David Brent's management style.

Question 3

Which actor played Tim Canterbury, the sales rep with a crush on the receptionist Dawn?

Accepted Answer

Martin Freeman. Martin Freeman's role as Tim helped launch his career, later leading to Bilbo Baggins and Dr Watson.

Question 4

In 2004, The Office became the first British comedy ever to win which major American television award for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy?

Accepted Answer

Golden Globe. In 2004 The Office won the Golden Globe for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy, the first British comedy ever to win one.

Question 5

What is the title of The Office's theme song, performed by Big George?

Accepted Answer

Handbags and Gladrags. The theme 'Handbags and Gladrags' was originally written in the 1960s by Mike d'Abo and is based on the Rod Stewart arrangement.

Question 6

What is the first name of Dawn's long-term fiance, a warehouse worker played by Joel Beckett?

Accepted Answer

Lee. Lee, Dawn's fiance in the warehouse, was played by Joel Beckett.

Question 7

How many series of The Office (UK) were made, not counting the Christmas specials?

Accepted Answer

Two. The UK Office was famously brief, with two series and a Christmas finale wrapping up the story.

Question 8

Which BBC channel first broadcast The Office in 2001?

Accepted Answer

BBC Two. The Office began life on BBC Two, where its slow-burn word of mouth built a devoted following.

Question 9

What was the title of the 2016 film that followed David Brent's later attempt at rock stardom?

Accepted Answer

Life on the Road. David Brent: Life on the Road saw Ricky Gervais bring Brent and his band back to the screen.

Question 10

At which radio station was Stephen Merchant hired as Ricky Gervais' assistant, where the pair met?

Accepted Answer

Xfm. Gervais and Merchant met at radio station Xfm, where Merchant was hired as Gervais' assistant, and neither had any previous TV experience.

🧠 The Office (UK) Quiz

The Office (UK) Quiz — Questions and Answers

The Office (UK)

1easyWhat is the name of the obnoxious, army-obsessed Team Leader who sits near Tim and is played by Mackenzie Crook?

2easyIn which town is the Wernham Hogg paper merchants branch where The Office is set?

3easyWhich actor played Tim Canterbury, the sales rep with a crush on the receptionist Dawn?

4mediumIn 2004, The Office became the first British comedy ever to win which major American television award for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy?

5mediumWhat is the title of The Office's theme song, performed by Big George?

6mediumWhat is the first name of Dawn's long-term fiance, a warehouse worker played by Joel Beckett?

7mediumHow many series of The Office (UK) were made, not counting the Christmas specials?

8hardWhich BBC channel first broadcast The Office in 2001?

9hardWhat was the title of the 2016 film that followed David Brent's later attempt at rock stardom?

10hardAt which radio station was Stephen Merchant hired as Ricky Gervais' assistant, where the pair met?