Extras

2005•2 series•Entertainment / Comedy

Available on U&Gold

Andy Millman quits his day job to pursue fame and fortune in the film industry. Unfortunately, because of the "good luck" of real actors, Andy can't seem to land the big parts he'd like - so he resigns himself to working as an extra. Through his travels, however, Andy gets to meet some of the biggest names in the business.

Episode 1Ben Stiller

Sitcom about an actor desperate to land a speaking role after years of working as an extra. Andy sees his chance when he is cast in a Ben Stiller film.

Episode 2Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones

Despairing extra Andy decides to risk life and limb by approaching hard man Ross Kemp on set to beg for some lines, but just what does SAS stand for?

Episode 3Kate Winslet

Sitcom. Kate Winslet wants her first Oscar while Andy and Maggie just want their first speaking roles - is this too titanic a request?

Episode 4Les Dennis

Award-winning sitcom. With Biggins unavailable, luckless extra Andy is cast as a camp genie alongside the hapless Les Dennis in panto.

Episode 5Samuel L Jackson

Sitcom. Andy gives Maggie some advice on how to act around black people while Maggie helps Andy avoid the most boring Welshman in the world.

Episode 6Patrick Stewart

Sitcom set in the world of film and TV extras. After a helping hand from Patrick Stewart, things look up for Andy and his agent when they are called in for a meeting at the BBC.

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