Another fabulous comedy from HBO (after Curb your Enthusiasm) and Ricky Gervais (The Office, BBC). He writes, stars and directs his show (with partner Stephan Merchant). This man is a genius… the writing is so fantastic and witty.

I chanced upon it while browsing my local library - and having loved the original office, I picked it up - and watched all 6 episodes in almost one sitting!

Each episode guest stars a big star (Kate Winslet, Ben Stiller, Sam Jackson..) playing themselves - and it revolves around the life of the extras who ‘act’ in the background with the stars. Andy (Ricky) is an aspiring 43 year old actor, who is on the constant lookout for a single speaking part (he almost gets one in each episode, before blowing his chance spectacularly). Maggie, a cute lovable character who always seem to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. She is a heart-breaker with her cuteness. After resigning to the fact that she is just an extra, she is on a never ending quest for a perfect boyfriend (needless to say, she blows … i mean, she loses her boyfriend spectacularly each time). Can’t wait to watch the second season when it comes out on DVD (July10,2007)

British accent is a bit hard to follow - but its an half an hour well spent.

5/5