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 1Orlando Bloom

Sitcom set in the world of TV extras. Andy has finally got his big break and is trying to make a sitcom that will stand the test of time, but the BBC have different ideas.

Episode 2David Bowie

Comedy set in the world of movie and TV extras, following Andy (Ricky Gervais), an actor looking for his big break, and his friend Maggie (Ashley Jensen), a frustrated 'supporting artist'.

Episode 3Daniel Radcliffe

Sitcom about a former TV extra who gets his own show. Andy needs a reliable and experienced PR guru when he learns that you shouldn't upset the British press.

Episode 4Chris Martin

Sitcom about a former TV extra who gets his own BBC sitcom. An unprecedented array of stars - including Coldplay's Chris Martin - turn out for Andy's first BAFTA nomination.

Episode 5Sir Ian McKellen

Comedy set in the world of movie and TV extras, following Andy (Ricky Gervais), an actor looking for his big break, and his friend Maggie (Ashley Jensen), a frustrated 'supporting artist'.

Episode 6Jonathan Ross

Comedy set in the world of movie and TV extras, following Andy (Ricky Gervais), an actor looking for his big break, and his friend Maggie (Ashley Jensen), a frustrated 'supporting artist'.

Episode 7Christmas Special

The very last episode of the consistently superb comedy. Andy quits his sitcom, but as the offers dry up will he be tempted into doing Celebrity Big Brother?