8.128 minSeason 2 • Episode 6
LatestAndy becomes fast friends with Jonathan Ross after making his first chat show appearance. The mother of an ill fan forces him to come and visit her boy at the hospital, so Andy takes Maggie along. Darren is given an ultimatum: arrange a meeting with Robert De Niro or get fired.
Andy Millman gave up his day job five years ago in the hope of achieving the big time, but he’s yet to land a speaking part, let alone saunter down the red carpet to pick up an Oscar. He remains optimistic however, as rubbing shoulders with the A-list on-set only serves to reinforce his belief that the big time is just a job or two away.
Acting
Gervais's face acting alone deserves awards.
Writing
Celebrity cameos written to destroy their own image.
Direction
Merchant's framing makes awkwardness physically painful.
Creators
Stephen Merchant, Ricky Gervais
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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