Extras: Chris Martin

Extras: Chris Martin
BBC & HBO
5 October 2006
Sitcom
DVD
C+

The Coldplay singer is far from the only celebrity on this episode about the BAFTAs, but Stephen Fry is the only one I recognised.  However, I don't think that's why I didn't find this episode that funny.  Even the Pretty Women parody wasn't great, although Maggie looked great in the red dress.  Things like Maggie blabbing to Andy's nameless ex, and Darren bringing an Andy doll to the awards, just feel off.  When David Bowie sang a humiliating song about Andy, and Andy had to just take it, that didn't feel as contrived.  I'm curious to see how the last third of this series plays out but this middle third is definitely weaker than the first third.

Natalie Hallam would again be the uncredited When the Whistle Blows Floor Manager on the series finale, while Elizabeth Ford is again uncredited as Jilly.