Extras - Episode 10

Available on HBO on demand. Premieres Sunday.

This episode features a glib and cocky Chris Martin (lead singer of Coldplay) trying to use a charity appearance to cross promote the new Coldplay greatest hits albums ("couldn't the refugees at least be carrying the cd around?"). Despite being an actor in a 'broad' comedy, Andy (Ricky Gervais) receives a nomination for a BAFTA (British Oscar) for his character on 'When the Whistle Blows'. At the BAFTA ceremony he gets caught up in multiple unfortunate situations, ultimately resulting in his being banned from all BAFTA events (except "the Welsh BAFTA's").

The arc of the show has morphed it into an homage to Curb Your Enthusiasm now, which subtracts from its originality, but not from its quality or laughs.

For those without HBO and wanting an (R rated) taste of this series, go here: http://www.rickygervais.com/extras_clips_05_02.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=offvpZJOGSs&mode=related&search=