Extras
2005 - 2007
Follows two extras, Andy, who's struggling to become a professional actor, and Maggie, who's just struggling, as they hang out on film sets, meet celebrities, and complain about their careers and love lives.
- Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant, Shaun Williamson, Shaun Pye
- Created by: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
- Tags: singles, workplace
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Season 2
- Pretty Woman: Episode 4, "Chris Martin" (2007). Maggie goes into a posh store to buy a gown for the BAFTAs, and the saleswoman rudely tells her she doesn't think Maggie can afford anything in the store. When Maggie storms out, Andy goes back in with her to "Oh, Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison, then buys her a £2,400 dress.
- Murphy Bed: Episode 7, "The Extra Special Series Finale" (2007). After a particularly humiliating day on a film set, Maggie decides to quit being an extra and get a regular job, but the only job for which she's qualified is part-time cleaning, and the low salary forces her to move into a smaller flat, and the only one she can afford is only one room with a Murphy bed.