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Big, big big, stars. And this guy.

7.8(420)
First Aired:July 21, 2005
Seasons:2 seasons
Episodes:12
Status:Ended

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.

Cast

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Andy Millman

Ashley Jensen

Ashley Jensen

Maggie Jacobs

Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant

Darren Lamb

Shaun Williamson

Shaun Williamson

Barry / Shaun

Shaun Pye

Shaun Pye

Greg Lindley Jones

Seasons

Ben Stiller

E1Ben Stiller

31m7.8

Jul 21, 2005

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.

Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones

E2Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones

31m8.0

Jul 28, 2005

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.

Kate Winslet

E3Kate Winslet

31m8.6

Aug 4, 2005

Andy and Maggie work on a Holocaust film that stars Kate Winslet.

Les Dennis

E4Les Dennis

31m6.3

Aug 11, 2005

Andy 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.

Samuel L. Jackson

E5Samuel L. Jackson

31m8.1

Aug 18, 2005

Andy 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.

Patrick Stewart

E6Patrick Stewart

31m7.4

Aug 25, 2005

As 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.

Orlando Bloom

E1Orlando Bloom

30m8.7

Sep 14, 2006

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.

David Bowie

E2David Bowie

29m8.3

Sep 21, 2006

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.

Daniel Radcliffe

E3Daniel Radcliffe

29m8.2

Sep 28, 2006

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.

Chris Martin

E4Chris Martin

28m8.0

Oct 5, 2006

Andy 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.

Sir Ian McKellen

E5Sir Ian McKellen

29m8.6

Oct 12, 2006

Andy'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.

Robert Lindsay & Jonathan Ross

E6Robert Lindsay & Jonathan Ross

28m8.1

Oct 19, 2006

Andy 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.

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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.

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