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Extras

Extras (2005 – 2006)

2005 • 2 seasons • Comedy • TV-MA
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Episode 5 — Sir Ian McKellen

Season 2 • Extras
Released: 2006-10-12 • Comedy
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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.

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Creator Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Episode air date12.10.2006
Episode runtime29 min
Episode rating8.50
GenresComedy
TMDB series rating7.8
IMDb series rating8.3
Series statusEnded
Age rating17+
CountryGB

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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

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