Comedy Central UK acquires Seasons 8 and 9 of from NBCUniversal

London, UK – 11th October, 2013: Comedy Central UK has today completed an acquisition deal for Seasons 8 and 9 of THE OFFICE with NBCUniversal International Television Distribution. Co-produced by Deedle-Dee Productions and Shine America, in association with Universal Television, Seasons 8 and 9 of THE OFFICE completes Comedy Central UK’s offering of the American television comedy, which will begin airing on the channel on 16th October 2013.

Adapted from the British comedy by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, THE OFFICE follows the staff of Dunder Mifflin, a premier paper supply company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The critically acclaimed series, scripted by renowned writer , stars a large central cast headed up by Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinksi and Jenna Fischer.

The acquisition deal was agreed by Brad Wood, Head of Acquisitions, Comedy Central UK and NBCUniversal.

“The Office is a staple in Comedy Central UK’s schedule with a consistently solid viewer- base,” said Brad Wood, Head of Acquisitions, Comedy Central UK. “We’re delighted to have picked up the remaining two seasons so we can deliver more of what our viewers love to watch.”

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Further Information:

Patricia Lodge Communications Director, Comedy Central UK +44 203 530 3253 / +44 7500 100005 [email protected]

Notes to Editors:

About Comedy Central UK:

Comedy Central is a leading Pay TV General Entertainment channel and is part of Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN). A joint venture between VIMN (75%) and BSkyB (25%), Comedy Central airs on the Sky and Virgin Media platforms. Comedy Central launched in the UK in April 2009 and has since grown by a phenomenal 82%. The channel broadcasts a mix of hit US acquisitions and original UK productions targeting a 16-34 year-old audience. Popular shows include Two And A Half Men, Anger Management, Friends, The Daily Show, South Park, Mike & Molly, Tosh.0 and Whitney. In 2012 Comedy Central aired its first local commission Threesome which received both critical acclaim and high ratings. A subsequent series followed as well as the channel’s second commission Alternative Comedy Experience. Other commissions set to debut in 2013 include Seann Walsh World and Big Bad World. In addition to the main Comedy Central channel are Comedy Central +1, Comedy Central Extra and Comedy Central Extra +1 providing audiences with further viewing opportunities and more fantastic content.

About NBCUniversal International Television Distribution:

NBCUniversal International Television Distribution, a division of NBCUniversal, is responsible for the distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and new media outside of the U.S. and Canada. This includes a rich library of more than 4,000 feature films and 75,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, sports, news, long-form and short-form programming, and locally produced content from around the world.