More Brit Comedy for Adult Swim

ATLANTA: The late-night Adult Swim block on Cartoon Network has picked up the rights to the original U.K. version of The Office from BBC Worldwide for a summer launch.

Adult Swim has acquired both seasons of the Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant hit, as well as the Christmas special. Since its 2001 premiere in the U.K., the show has aired on more than 80 broadcasters in 45 territories, while local versions have rolled out in the U.S., Canada, France, Chile, Russia and Israel.

This is the third British comedy acquired by Adult Swim in recent months, following pickups of The Mighty Boosh and Look Around You.