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  • Actors: Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Boris Boscovic, Steve Jackson, Shaun Pye
  • Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
  • Writers: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
  • Producers: Charlie Hanson, Jenny Penrose, Jon Plowman
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Universal Pictures Video
  • DVD Release Date: 31 Oct 2005
  • Run Time: 175 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000ANDBSK
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,667 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Extras,Ricky Gervais’ much-anticipated follow-up to The Office, is a quieter affair, and a little less accessible that its award-laden predecessor. But across the six episodes on this first season DVD set are several episodes that will richly reward repeated viewings.

Gervais plays Andy Millman, an actor whose roster of jobs seems to consistently consist of extras work. Each episode follows him on a different production, and also brings in a notable guest star. Lining up throughout the series are the likes of Samuel L Jackson, Kate Winslet and Ben Stiller. And while their presence undoubtedly adds something to each carefully crafted episode, it’s perhaps those with the lesser names that show the programme on top form--certainly the appearance of Les Dennis makes for an excellent half hour of comedy-drama.

At the core though is Gervais’ Millman--a far easier character to warm to than David Brent--and Ashley Jensen’s marvellous Maggie Jacobs. It’s these two who consistently provide the show’s highlights, and while the headlines have been generated by the all-star roster of names attracted to appear in Extras, it’s the two less showy characters who work the best.

Extras isn’t a show full of belly laughs, and its fanbase is likely to be smaller than that of The Office. But it’s still a quality creation, properly crafted, with an awful lot to it to enjoy and appreciated.--Simon Brew

Synopsis
Andy Millman (Ricky Gervais) is an actor but his agent cannot get him an acting job. Instead he is just an extra in films, a different film a different location, ever hopeful that one day he will actually get some lines. Ricky Gervais' follow up series to the enormously successful The Office sees Gervais repeating the acute observations on real life used in The Office, this time in the world of films. Guest stars on Extras include both Hollywood actors (Ben Stiller, Kate Winslett, Samuel.L Jackson, Patrick Stewart) and actors familiar to British television viewers (Ross Kemp and Les Dennis). All the actors are more than happy to send themselves up, whether it be Patrick Stewart and his sex obsession or Kate Winslett only deciding to do a Holocaust film because she thinks she'll win an Oscar for it. Contains all six episodes from the series.

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime, 13 Jan 2006
This DVD is a joy - it is even funnier watching the episodes a second time around. You realise just how slick the writing is and every perfomance is honed with perfect comic timing. The actual DVD extras add great support to the shows, with some excellent outakes and deleted scenes.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Comedy Hit From The Office Writers, 18 Nov 2005
By letsgetitright "letsgetitright" (England Europe) - See all my reviews
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When this first came out on the BBC, I must admit that I was a bit lukewarm about the whole project. How could something about extras on a movie set be funny? Well that is the writing genius of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant for you, the team that brought us The Office. To me the secret of Extras is the way big stars guest on it in each episode, so you have Ben Stiller, Samuel.L Jackson and Patrick Stewart appearing at various times throughout the series. But I really purchased this DVD for one episode alone, the one where Kate Winslett guest stars dressed in a nuns outfit. On the weight of this performance Winslett should seriously consider changing her roles permanently to comic ones because she is outstanding, though she would never get her coveted Oscar if she did. Look out too for the scene where Ricky Gervais who plays Andy Millman has to explain himself to the catholic priest and the one to one scene in a pub between Ricky Gervais and Les Dennis - you have to take your hat off to Les Dennis for being game for that. Great fun and underlining yet again what Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant now constantly bring to comedy.
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37 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure unadulterated joy, 12 Sep 2005
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They have followed the hardest act in the world with another piece of unique and brilliant television. The nuanced perfection of each episode is astounding. In Andy we get a very likeable everyman, intelligent, self aware and, despite what some critics might say, very far away from Brent (with the exception of an uncanny physical resemblance). Merchant excels as his hapless agent, providing a admirable haul of fall-off-the-sofa laughing moments. But the real gem of this series is getting to know the loveable Maggie. She is brilliant; funny, warm and just the right side of silly, it's like you've known her all your life. Brilliantly written and brilliantly performed, Maggie is actually the beating heart of the series (and as long we are using vital organ metaphors, Andy is the brain and his agent is the erm... spleen). The guest stars are all great in their own way, but I think Les Dennis shades it as the most darkly comic - can't imagine what they'll make of him in the US. Kate Winslets advice is hilarious, as is Patrick Stewarts idea for a script, but Ross Kemps collapse in the face of brutish Vinnie Jones is a class act. If you missed this on the telly, buy it, take the phone off the hook, close the curtains, and watch the whole thing from start to finish. It is further proof of the genius of Gervais and Merchant. Well done lads.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Could you get me a line ?
I found the first series of Ricky Gervais's "Extras" to be mildly amusing and clever,but certainly not as funny as "The Office". Read more
Published on 4 Jul 2007 by L. Davidson

5.0 out of 5 stars Maggie steals the show
This is one of the best and funniest programmes I have even seen. There are just so many laugh out moments in this series. Read more
Published on 2 Jul 2007 by Bookman

2.0 out of 5 stars Next time...keep it real
First of all I'd like to say I'm a big fan of Ricky Gervais. I LOVED The Office and The Ricky Gervais Podcast. I also liked Ricky's stand up shows. But Extras just isn't funny. Read more
Published on 16 April 2007 by cayman

5.0 out of 5 stars FUNNIEST MAN ALIVE DOES IT AGAIN.
Ricky Gervais once again proves that he is the best british comic for years. His subtle humour is a one off and he has a very special talent. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2007 by Lh Stephenson

5.0 out of 5 stars Extra! Extra!
A few years back, Ricky Gervais created "The Office," a Dilberty satire on office work. Now, he's created "Extras," a wickedly funny satire on showbiz and acting. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2007 by E. A Solinas

5.0 out of 5 stars Gervais and Merchant Strike Gold Again!
This is a hilariously funny look at the lowly world of a 'background artiste', and a mans fight to get a line in a film and become famous! Read more
Published on 28 Jan 2007 by J. Edwards

4.0 out of 5 stars good fun
ricky gervais returns with a new creation called extras where he plays the part of an extra assigned to the background in tv and film,he wishes of course to break free of this and... Read more
Published on 15 Jan 2007 by sean paul mccann

4.0 out of 5 stars Must buy
People who don't like this dvd either have no humour gland or they really don't understand Gervais' undeniably funny humour. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2006 by Benjamin Higgins

4.0 out of 5 stars Verry funny show, boring dvd package.
I really do have to defend this show of the few who say its not funny, i meen cummon where you watching it properly. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The defining moment.
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