Series synopsis
Extras is a British comedy television series that premiered on HBO on July 21, 2005. It ended on October 19, 2006. It was created by Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant. It stars Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant and Shaun Williamson.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Big, big big, stars. And this guy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ricky Gervais as Andy Millman
- Ashley Jensen as Maggie Jacobs
- Stephen Merchant as Darren Lamb
- Shaun Williamson as Barry / Shaun
- Shaun Pye as Greg Lindley Jones
- Andrew Buckley as Gobbler
Guest cast
- Sophia Myles as Defence Lawyer
- Patrick Malahide as Minister
- Kate Winslet as Kate Winslet
- Daniel Radcliffe as Daniel Radcliffe
- Eleanor Matsuura as Producer's Wife
- Katherine Parkinson as Woman in queue
- Les Dennis as Les Dennis
- Samuel L. Jackson as Samuel L. Jackson
- Patrick Stewart as Patrick Stewart
- Orlando Bloom as Orlando Bloom
- Diana Rigg as Diana Rigg
- Ben Stiller as Ben Stiller
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 41 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 29 | December 27, 2007 | June 19, 2008 |
| Season 1 | 6 | July 21, 2005 | August 25, 2005 |
| Season 2 | 6 | September 14, 2006 | October 19, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christmas Special Comedy series from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Andy Millman is now a big star. He has a hit TV show, a more efficient agent and a new house overlooking Hampstead Heath. But he feels that something is missing. Meanwhile, his best friend Maggie has been forced to move into an even smaller flat and is doing cleaning jobs to make ends meet. Sadly, Andy hasn't even noticed. This is the episode with George Michael and the Cottaging Scene. |
December 27, 2007 |
| 2 | Season 1 Outtakes | February 28, 2008 |
| 3 | Season 1 Deleted Scenes Ep1 - Department Store | January 3, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ben Stiller 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. |
July 21, 2005 |
| 2 |
Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones 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. |
July 28, 2005 |
| 3 |
Kate Winslet Andy and Maggie work on a Holocaust film that stars Kate Winslet. |
August 4, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Orlando Bloom Andy 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. |
September 14, 2006 |
| 2 |
David Bowie The 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. |
September 21, 2006 |
| 3 |
Daniel Radcliffe First 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. |
September 28, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 21, 2005 |
| Last aired | October 19, 2006 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |