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Series · 2005 – 2006 · Comedy

Extras

Big, big big, stars. And this guy.

★7.8 2005 – 2006 2 Seasons Ricky Gervais TV-MA

Andy Millman gave up his day job five years ago in the hope of achieving the big time, but he’s yet to land a speaking part, let alone saunter down the red carpet to pick up an Oscar. He remains optimistic however, as rubbing shoulders with the A-list on-set only serves to reinforce his belief that the big time is just a job or two away.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

Ben Stiller

Episode 01

Ben Stiller

Jul 21, 2005 · 31 min

Andy and Maggie are both extras in a serious genocide movie being shot by Ben Stiller in England; however, Andy isn't satisfied with his minuscule role, and so goes to the genocide witness Goran to try and get him a bigger part.

Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones

Episode 02

Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones

Jul 28, 2005 · 31 min

Again Andy and Maggie are both extras on the same production, this time it's a period drama starring "hard-man" British actor Ross Kemp, who likes to play up to his tough persona. Another tough-guy actor, Vinnie Jones, is filming something nearby. When Andy brags to his rival, Greg, who's an extra on Jones' set, that Kemp could beat up Jones, the rivalry switches hands from the extras to the actors.

Kate Winslet

Episode 03

Kate Winslet

Aug 4, 2005 · 31 min

Andy and Maggie work on a Holocaust film that stars Kate Winslet.

Les Dennis

Episode 04

Les Dennis

Aug 11, 2005 · 31 min

Andy gets a role in a pantomime, starring opposite British TV presenter Les Dennis. As Dennis begins to approach a breakdown, Maggie gets to know the pantomime director's daughter, who appears to have had her life greatly warped by her parents.

Samuel L. Jackson

Episode 05

Samuel L. Jackson

Aug 18, 2005 · 31 min

Andy and Maggie are this time working on an action movie starring Samuel L Jackson. Andy finds himself cornered into a friendship with an incredibly over-friendly middle-aged Welshman also working on the set. Maggie finds herself attracted to black actor Danny on set, but isn't sure how to talk to him because of his race.

Patrick Stewart

Episode 06

Patrick Stewart

Aug 25, 2005 · 31 min

As Andy's useless agent still hasn't managed to get him any work, he takes it upon himself to get his sitcom script read by somebody. He manages to get it to Patrick Stewart, who passes it onto the BBC, who decide to develop it. However, Andy finds himself stuck developing the script with a nearly unbearably camp man, a problem he shares with Maggie, who unwittingly repeats it to Andy's colleague later on, possibly jeopardizing Andy's chances of getting his sitcom made.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.8 /10

based on 441 votes

Synopsis

Andy Millman gave up his day job five years ago in the hope of achieving the big time, but he’s yet to land a speaking part, let alone saunter down the red carpet to pick up an Oscar. He remains optimistic however, as rubbing shoulders with the A-list on-set only serves to reinforce his belief that the big time is just a job or two away.

Comedy

Cast

5 principal cast

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Andy Millman

Ashley Jensen

Ashley Jensen

Maggie Jacobs

Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant

Darren Lamb

Shaun Williamson

Shaun Williamson

Barry / Shaun

Shaun Pye

Shaun Pye

Greg Lindley Jones

Where to watch Extras

Extras is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant has 2 seasons and 12 total episodes, rated 7.8/10 by 441 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Extras have?

Extras has 2 seasons with 12 episodes in total.

Is Extras still on the air?

Extras has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Extras?

Extras airs on HBO, BBC Two.

When did Extras first air?

Extras first aired on July 21, 2005.

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