Genres
Networks
BBC Two
Created By
Ricky Gervais
Extras
Big, big big, stars. And this guy.
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Producer: Charlie Hanson
Top Cast
Ricky Gervais
Andy Millman
Ashley Jensen
Maggie Jacobs
Stephen Merchant
Darren Lamb
Shaun Williamson
Barry / Shaun
Shaun Pye
Greg Lindley Jones
Seasons
Season 0 (2007)
No overview available.
29 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: The Extra Special Series Finale
2007-12-27Andy is unhappy with the fame he has achieved. When a new agent approaches him, Andy fires Darren and quits 'When The Whistle Blows'. Meanwhile, Maggie has hit rock bottom, having given up working as an extra and living in a tiny, dismal flat. Andy however is too self obsessed to notice Maggie's plight.
Runtime: 82 minEpisode 2: Season 1 Outtakes
2008-02-28Episode 3: Season 1 Deleted Scenes Ep1 - Department Store
2008-01-03Episode 4: Season 1 Deleted Scenes Ep2 - Gipsy Jokes
2008-01-10Episode 5: Season 1 Deleted Scenes Ep3 - Hymn
2008-01-17Episode 6: Season 1 Deleted Scenes Ep4 - Agent
2008-01-24Episode 7: Season 1 Deleted Scenes Ep5 - Hiding From Dullard
2008-01-31Episode 8: Season 1 Deleted Scenes Ep5 - Waiter
2008-02-07Episode 9: Season 1 Deleted Scenes Ep6 - Agent Plugs Barry
2008-02-14Episode 10: Season 1 Extras - Finding Leo
2008-02-21Episode 12: Season 1 Extras - Taping Nigel
2008-03-06Episode 13: Season 1 Extras - The Difficult Second Album
2008-03-13Episode 14: Season 2 Outtakes
2008-03-20Episode 15: Season 2 Extras - Taping Nigel II - The Gimpening
2008-03-27Episode 16: Season 2 Extras - The Art of Corpsing
2008-04-03Episode 17: Season 2 Backstage - Episode 1
2008-04-10Episode 18: Season 2 Backstage - Episode 2
2008-04-17Episode 19: Season 2 Backstage - Episode 3
2008-04-24Episode 20: Season 2 Backstage - Episode 4
2008-05-01Episode 21: Season 2 Backstage - Episode 5
2008-05-08Episode 22: Season 2 Backstage - Episode 6
2008-05-15Episode 23: Season 2 Easter Eggs - The Late Show Review
2008-05-22Episode 24: Season 2 Easter Eggs - Steve Merchant and Shaun Williamson Dancing
2008-05-29Episode 25: Season Finale Outtakes
2008-06-12Episode 26: Season Finale - Deleted Big Brother Scenes
2008-06-12Episode 27: Season Finale Extras - Your Questions Answered
2008-06-12Episode 28: Season Finale - The Real Extras With Karl Pilkington
2008-06-05Episode 29: Season Finale - Dragons Den Trailer
2008-06-12Episode 30: Season Finale - Unseen HBO Trailer
2008-06-19
Season 1 (2005)
No overview available.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Ben Stiller
2005-07-21Andy 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.
Runtime: 31 minEpisode 2: Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones
2005-07-28Again 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.
Runtime: 31 minEpisode 3: Kate Winslet
2005-08-04Andy and Maggie work on a Holocaust film that stars Kate Winslet.
Runtime: 31 minEpisode 4: Les Dennis
2005-08-11Andy 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.
Runtime: 31 minEpisode 5: Samuel L. Jackson
2005-08-18Andy 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.
Runtime: 31 minEpisode 6: Patrick Stewart
2005-08-25As 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.
Runtime: 31 min
Season 2 (2006)
No overview available.
6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Orlando Bloom
2006-09-14Andy finally gets the chance to make his sitcom, but things aren't going his way. Meanwhile Maggie is an extra on an Orlando Bloom film.
Runtime: 30 minEpisode 2: David Bowie
2006-09-21The first episode of Andy's sitcom, "When the Whistle Blows" is getting harsh reviews but draws respectable viewing numbers. Andy begins to get recognized on the street and in pubs.
Runtime: 29 minEpisode 3: Daniel Radcliffe
2006-09-28First comes the success, then the backlash and the British press aren't about to change the rules. Andy has incurred their wrath and needs an experienced P.R. guru to help him. On the set of his new film, Daniel Radcliffe is trying his staggeringly poor chat-up lines on anything female.
Runtime: 29 minEpisode 4: Chris Martin
2006-10-05Andy encounters Coldplay's Chris Martin while recording an ad for charity and reluctantly agrees to have him do a cameo on 'When the Whistle Blows'. When his show is nominated for a Bafta Award, everything that could possibly go wrong for Andy during the night of the ceremony does.
Runtime: 28 minEpisode 5: Sir Ian McKellen
2006-10-12Andy's school mate Steve Sherwood visits him on set and inspires Darren to ask Maggie out on a date. Wanting to be recognized more for his acting abilities, Andy auditions for a new play directed by Sir Ian McKellen.
Runtime: 29 minEpisode 6: Robert Lindsay & Jonathan Ross
2006-10-19Andy becomes fast friends with Jonathan Ross after making his first chat show appearance. The mother of an ill fan forces him to come and visit her boy at the hospital, so Andy takes Maggie along. Darren is given an ultimatum: arrange a meeting with Robert De Niro or get fired.
Runtime: 28 minVideos
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