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Ricky Gervais' BAFTA-winning comedy. Andy Millman is a small-time actor with big dreams. Unfortunately, he's ended up as a lowly extra, making his mark in the background while the stars shine in the spotlight.

Comedy · 2005 · 29 min

Starring Ricky Gervais , Stephen Merchant , Ashley Jensen

Director Ricky Gervais , Stephen Merchant

EPISODE 1

Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones

Maggie suggests that Andy ask leading man Ross Kemp for a line in the programme Ultimate Force.

28 min · Jul 21, 2005
EPISODE 2

Ben Stiller

Andy Millman is a lowly film extra and, fed up with having no lines, he decides he'll do whatever it takes to get some.

28 min · Jul 28, 2005
EPISODE 3

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet takes on a film role that could win her a first Oscar. Andy puts on a uniform that could win him his first girlfriend.

28 min · Aug 4, 2005
EPISODE 4

Les Dennis

At long last Andy Millman gets his big acting break - working with TV and tabloid legend, Les Dennis.

28 min · Aug 11, 2005
EPISODE 5

Samuel L Jackson

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

28 min · Aug 18, 2005
EPISODE 6

Patrick Stewart

After a helping hand from Patrick Stewart, things look up for Andy and his agent when they're called in for a meeting at the BBC.

28 min · Aug 25, 2005