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As Andy's celebrity rises, Maggie's life is in freefall. But is life at the top any better than it is at the bottom? Will Andy get respect as a serious actor and break free from the albatross that is the catchphrase hell of his sitcom character Ray? Or should he just settle for playing a giant slug in Doctor Who? Read more

Starring	Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant
Director	Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Genres	Comedy, Television

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- The Brits certainly have a luxury in their freedom to craft little gems such as this that need only generate a dozen or so installments, but that hardly diminishes what Gervais and Merchant have accomplished by again living up to the elements in this project's title: It's extra, it's a finale and it is, indeed, special
- 42717
- - Variety
  - 07 Oct 2008 at 01:01
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  Moving stuff
  
  Nearly made me cry and i never cry, stunning stuff not a massive fan of the extra's series but the script and acting was top notch,really moving....
  
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  - Burgess Hill
  - 29 Oct 2008 at 08:21
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- - 0
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  Top notch
  
  Absolutely incredible ending to a very funny series. More dramatic than the series, certainly, but the ending is completely, 100% worth the time. Definitely, ... read more »
  
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- - OddGodHMK
  - 8 reviews
  - 21 Feb 2012 at 18:35
- - 0
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  Best way to end it
  
  This was a lot more morose and subdued than the actual Extras series but in quite a nice, more realistic way I think. It gave Ricky G the chance to show he ... read more »
  
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- 955145
- - dumbolives
  - 269 reviews
  - Shetland
  - 19 Jan 2011 at 13:26
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  - 4
  not the office
  
  Althouhg I am not a huge fan of Ricky Gervais, I felt sorry for him here - it was a bit of a let down and I won't be recommending to my friends - sorry
  
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- - Gothicstitcher
  - 159 reviews
  - Biggar
  - 19 May 2010 at 23:41
- - 0
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  Good stuff
  
  Worth it just to see Ricky Gervais in tears. Classic Stephen Merchant too. If you like the usual Extras it's a brilliant finish
  
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- - a customer
  - London, England
  - 22 Apr 2010 at 22:56
- - 0
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  Top class
  
  This is a must see Christmas special. It is hilarious, and uncomfortably, the truth about the state of much entertainment.
  
  I was embarrassed at the ... read more »
  
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- 877396
- - wallynosocks
  - 22 reviews
  - Staines
  - 27 Mar 2010 at 20:56
- - 0
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  a good ending to a funny show
  
  a real good development of the rise and fall of a proud man, almost remiiscent of Marlene deitrich in the Blue anfgel, well maybe thats a bit much but dean ... read more »
  
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- - DorkKnight
  - 57 reviews
  - London
  - 23 Feb 2010 at 12:45
- - 0
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  What A Way To Finish
  
  Absolutely fantastic ending to a fantastic series. Mr Gervais and Mr Merchant certainly know the right time to put a programme to bed.
  
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- - Chris Young
  - Stockport
  - 14 Dec 2009 at 23:41
- - 0
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  Never Back down
  
  Good fighting action, not a great film but easy to watch as you knew what was going to happen.
  
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- - gcgr77
  - 1 review
  - Lincoln
  - 14 Aug 2009 at 13:20
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  extras
  
  very good made me laugh look forward to next series
  
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- - shahshen
  - 9 reviews
  - Ware
  - 01 Jun 2009 at 20:06
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  - 1
  dissapointing
  
  not sure what I expected ... but I found this dissapointing
  
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- - Janetgch
  - 60 reviews
  - Baldock
  - 01 Jun 2009 at 13:33
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- - 12
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  Moving stuff
  
  Nearly made me cry and i never cry, stunning stuff not a massive fan of the extra's series but the script and acting was top notch,really moving....
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
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  - Burgess Hill
  - 29 Oct 2008 at 08:21
- - 5
  - 1
  Gervais & Merchant pull it off
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  It's popular to knock Gervais off his perch these days. His growing paunch and his smugness have turned the British public against him. There is, however, ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 05 Dec 2008 at 15:52
- - 2
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  Brilliant
  
  Gervais has done it again.
  
  The whole hour and a half is engaging with some side splitting scenes and gags. The A listers Gervais has got onto this is... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Torquay
  - 29 Dec 2008 at 17:38
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  Brill!
  
  Gervais is a genius!
  
  This made me laugh and laugh.
  
  Wonderful more please.
  
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- - a customer
  - Dunblane
  - 28 Jan 2009 at 17:47
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  Extras Christmas Special
  
  Extras Christmas Special. I have waited for approx 1 year to see this.
  
  Loved it, abslutely loved it !!! Nearly shed a tear at the end of it too.read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - west yorkshire
  - 28 Jan 2009 at 14:35
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  great
  
  Loved this xmas special, as good as the series extras. Fantastic all through
  
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- 718005
- - smokeychops
  - 412 reviews
  - newcastle under lyme
  - 01 Mar 2009 at 12:05
- - 0
  - 0
  Excellent
  
  Great realy enjoyed this christmas special! really recommend it.
  
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- 720916
- - Joezapper
  - 2 reviews
  - Exmouth
  - 05 Mar 2009 at 20:23
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  Extras Christmas Special
  
  I missed this on tv so got it on Blu Ray and was not dissapointed, as a comedy it hits all the right notes but what surprised me more was the warmth of the ... read more »
  
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- - BigBhoy
  - 8 reviews
  - Dunfermline
  - 25 Apr 2009 at 12:32
- - 0
  - 0
  Extras' sad fairwell
  
  Just like 'The Office' Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have managed to create an absolute gem, a sitcom of only about 13 episodes that is not only ... read more »
  
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- - stefancardwell
  - 4 reviews
  - Blackpool
  - 30 Apr 2009 at 09:46
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  extras
  
  very good made me laugh look forward to next series
  
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- - shahshen
  - 9 reviews
  - Ware
  - 01 Jun 2009 at 20:06

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  As Andy's celebrity rises, Maggie's life is in freefall. But is life at the top any better than it is at the bottom? Will Andy get respect as a serious actor and break free from the albatross that is the catchphrase hell of his sitcom character Ray? Or should he just settle for playing a giant slug ...

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  As Andy's celebrity rises, Maggie's life is in freefall. But is life at the top any better than it is at the bottom? Will Andy get respect as a serious actor and break free from the albatross that is the catchphrase hell of his sitcom character Ray? Or should he just settle for playing a giant slug ...