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Comedy · 2005 · Rated 7.9/10

Last aired: S2 E?, Christmas Special · 2007-12-27

Sitcom set in the world of film and TV extras, from the Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant team that dreamt up The Office.

Cast

Ricky Gervais Andy Millman

Ashley Jensen Maggie Jacobs

Stephen Merchant Agent

Shaun Williamson Barry

Shaun Pye Greg Lindley-Jones

Martin Savage Damon Beesley

Guy Henry Iain Morris

Liza Tarbuck Rita

GK Gerard Kelly Bunny

BB Boris Boscovic Goran

Steve Jackson Jon

Charlotte Palmer Suzanne

Francesca Martinez Francesca

Rebecca Gethings Lizzie

Steve Speirs Dullard

Michael Wildman Danny

Patrick Malahide Minister

Season 2

Season 1 Season 2

E1 Episode 1 2006-09-14 · 30 min Background artist Andy Millman has finally got his big break. He's trying to make a classy sitcom that will stand the test of time, but the BBC have different ideas - they're more interested in silly wigs and chasing ratings.

E2 Episode 2 2006-09-21 · 30 min David Bowie sums up Andy as a little fat man who sold his soul, as Andy discovers that fame is not everything he thought it would be.

E3 Episode 3 2006-09-28 · 30 min Andy Millman learns that you shouldn't get on the wrong side of the British press. He needs a reliable and experienced PR guru to save his career. Enter Darren Lamb, his agent.

E4 Episode 4 2006-10-05 · 30 min An unprecedented array of stars turn out for Andy Millman's first BAFTA nomination. Awards, great ratings, and Chris Martin from Coldplay wants to appear in Andy's sitcom - things are looking up.

E5 Episode 5 2006-10-12 · 30 min In pursuit of credibility Andy takes a role in a play directed by Ian McKellen, a two-hander called A Month of Summers. If only his agent had told him it was about gay lovers.

E6 Episode 6 2006-10-19 · 30 min Andy Millman has changed. With a new celebrity chum, Jonathan Ross, he seems to be leaving old best friend Maggie behind. He even decides to get rid of his useless agent.

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