Extras
- TV sitcom
- BBC Two
- 2005 - 2007
- 13 episodes (2 series)
Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break. Stars Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant, Shaun Williamson, Sarah Moyle and more.
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Refinery 29, 15th January 2019How Ricky Gervais's Extras went off-script
In the second series of the meta comedy, its lead and creators found fame, making it a sanctimonious sitcom rife with celebrity schmoozing.
JR Moores, The Guardian, 30th July 2018Full comedy series now available on BBC iPlayer
The BBC has made all the episode of several of its comedy series available via BBC iPlayer. Viewers can enjoy The League Of Gentlemen, Extras, Miranda, Citizen Khan and Two Pints Of Lager in full.
British Comedy Guide, 8th June 2018Why we love the comedy of failure
Failure, in short, is funny. And it's not simply a case of schadenfreude, either.
Mark Butler, i Newspaper, 10th April 2018Fans remember Keith Chegwin's appearance on Extras
Beloved TV presenter received praise for his appearance on the show.
Roisin O'Connor, The Independent, 11th December 2017Weirdest musical moments in British comedy
A selection of some of the strangest songs and musical moments in British comedy.
Anglonerd, 9th October 2017A look back at George Michael's comedy cameos
He appeared in Christmas specials of Extras, The Catherine Tate Show as well as Comic Relief sketches with characters from Little Britain and Gavin & Stacey.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 26th December 2016Radio Times launches a poll to name the best sitcom since 2000
Radio Times has launched a poll to name the best British TV sitcom broadcast since the year 2000. There are 40 shows in the shortlist.
British Comedy Guide, 19th July 2016Could Ricky Gervais bring back Extras?
Could Ricky Gervais bring back Extras after David Brent's big screen return? Speaking to Digital Spy at the BAFTA TV Awards, Ashley Jensen revealed that she wouldn't need much persuading if Extras was to return in some form.
Digital Spy, 9th May 2016Ricky Gervais: 'Bowie kept illness from everyone'
Ricky Gervais has revealed he was exchanging emails with David Bowie two weeks before his death but that Bowie kept the state of his health a secret.
Colin Paterson, BBC News, 25th April 2016