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"Extras" Chris Martin (2006)


Overview

User Rating:
8.3/10   151 votes
Writers:
Ricky Gervais (written by) &
Stephen Merchant (written by)
Contact:
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TV Series:
"Extras" (2005)
Original Air Date:
5 October 2006 (Season 2, Episode 4)
Genre:
Comedy more
Plot:
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'... more | full synopsis
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User Comments:
Comedy Gift that Keeps on Giving! more (1 total)

Cast

  (Episode Cast overview, first billed only)

Ricky Gervais ... Andy Millman

Ashley Jensen ... Maggie Jacobs
Stephen Merchant ... Darren Lamb
Shaun Williamson ... Barry
Martin Savage ... Damon Beesley
Shaun Pye ... Greg
Chris Martin ... Himself
Ronnie Corbett ... Himself

Sarah Moyle ... Kimberley
Jamie Chapman ... Brains
Andrew Buckley ... Gobbler
Patricia Potter ... Andy's Old Flame
Geraldine Alexander ... Boutique Saleswoman
Lee White ... Sales Assistant

Julia Rayner ... Telethon Producer
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
30 min (approx.)
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Agent: Have a lovely bit of muffin. more
Movie Connections:
References Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) more
Soundtrack:
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1 out of 1 people found the following comment useful.
Comedy Gift that Keeps on Giving!, 7 October 2006
10/10
Author: Moviefreeek2 from United Kingdom

Possibly as perfect a sitcom half hour as British TV has experienced since the halcyon days of Blackadder and Fawlty Towers.

With Andy's sitcom becoming more pitiful so the plaudits start to come in; in this case, a BAFTA nomination. Beginning with a beautifully played pastiche of the Pretty Woman boutique scene as Maggie attempts to buy a red carpet dress, the day degenerates as Andy's attempts at credibility and dignity - with agent and Maggie in tow - are inevitably doomed to failure.

The denouement with Ronnie Corbett in a toilet cubical sets the postmodern seal on a landmark TV comedy series. This episode features too many priceless moments to mention, but the sight of Moira Stewart being frisked and Chris Martin wanting to rush home for Gwyneth's drumsticks are truly priceless!

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