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"Extras" - Series One And Two Trivia Quiz

"Extras" has been one of the funniest comedy shows on television recently. A lot of people thought Ricky Gervais could never hit the heights of "The Office" again. They were wrong.

A multiple-choice quiz by DUFFMONKEY. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
DUFFMONKEY

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
240,074

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
956

Last 3 plays: Guest 194 (13/15), Guest 78 (14/15), Guest 90 (12/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is the name of Ricky Gervais' character? Hint

Darren Lamb

David Brent

Barry

Andy Millman

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who was the guest star in the first episode shown on UK television? Hint

Samuel L Jackson

Kate Winslet

Ben Stiller

Ross Kemp

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Question 3 of 15

3. In the Ross Kemp episode, what did the former "Eastenders" actor think SAS actually stood for? Hint

Special Air Service

Super Army Soldiers

Shoot and Score

Society of Army Services

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Question 4 of 15

4. What does Kate Winslet try to advise Maggie on in episode three? Hint

Dressing Up

Cooking

Yoga

Phone Sex

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Question 5 of 15

5. Les Dennis played an ultra-pathetic version of himself. This one was painful to watch because of the truth in it! What was the name of Les' real life adulterous ex-wife? Hint

Anna Friel

Amanda Holden

Tara Fitzgerald

Carol Smillie

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Question 6 of 15

6. What politically incorrect item did Maggie try to hide from a guy she'd taken back to her place in the Samuel L Jackson episode? Hint

A Hitler doll

Tony Blair

An adult movie

A golliwog

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Question 7 of 15

7. What is the first name of Andy's arch rival in "Extras", who pops up from time to time just to gloat about how well he's doing?

Answer: (1 word, first name only)

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Question 8 of 15

8. Matt Damon was scheduled to appear in the final episode of series one.

True

False

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Question 9 of 15

9. On to the second season - which of the following is NOT one of the things Andy is annoyed that the BBC has forced him into using in his dreadful sitcom "When The Whistle Blows"? Hint

Wig

Catchphrase

Glasses

False Moustache

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Question 10 of 15

10. David Bowie performed a song towards the end of his episode. It wasn't mentioned in the show but it actually has a proper title. What is its correct name? Hint

Chubby Little Loser

Fatty

Pug Pug

Pug Nosed Face Song

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Question 11 of 15

11. In the "Daniel Radcliffe" episode, who or what did Andy accidentally kick over? Hint

A dwarf

His agent

A valuable vase

The theatre's scenery

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Question 12 of 15

12. Season two, episode four - Which pop star played himself as someone who greedily uses charity events and popular TV shows as a way of promoting his own band? Hint

Chris Martin

Axl Rose

Sting

Robbie Williams

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which "Lord of the Rings" star was featured in episode five? Hint

Sir Ian McKellan

Christopher Lee

Orlando Bloom

Bilbo Baggins

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which Hollywood legend appeared in the final episode of series two? Hint

Clint Eastwood

Al Pacino

Robert De Niro

Dustin Hoffman

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Question 15 of 15

15. Finally, there was a running joke throughout both series that Andy Millman lost his virginity at the age of 28 to a girl who looked like which veteran British comedian?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Nov 22 2024 : Guest 194: 13/15
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 78: 14/15
Nov 09 2024 : Guest 90: 12/15
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 174: 12/15
Oct 14 2024 : Guest 86: 13/15
Oct 12 2024 : Guest 90: 11/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of Ricky Gervais' character?

Answer: Andy Millman

As the title suggests, Andy cobbles what little money he has together by working as an extra on various films and television shows.

2. Who was the guest star in the first episode shown on UK television?

Answer: Ben Stiller

This was probably quite a tough one if you're not from the UK. Ross Kemp was scheduled to be the first guest star, but apparently Gervais preferred the Stiller one, so he led with this one instead. In America, the first episode shown was the Kate Winslet one, hence my earlier comment!

3. In the Ross Kemp episode, what did the former "Eastenders" actor think SAS actually stood for?

Answer: Super Army Soldiers

I have to admit, I laughed long and hard at this scene from a classic episode. Kemp hilariously played a "wuss" version of himself who is terrified of Vinnie Jones.

4. What does Kate Winslet try to advise Maggie on in episode three?

Answer: Phone Sex

The phrase "polishing your bumpers" was completely innocent before this episode...

5. Les Dennis played an ultra-pathetic version of himself. This one was painful to watch because of the truth in it! What was the name of Les' real life adulterous ex-wife?

Answer: Amanda Holden

Les happily admits that appearing in "Extras" changed his life for the better, after sending himself up BIG style! His actress ex-wife, Amanda Holden, had a much publicised affair with "Men Behaving Badly" star Neil Morrissey in 2002. They separated a year later.

6. What politically incorrect item did Maggie try to hide from a guy she'd taken back to her place in the Samuel L Jackson episode?

Answer: A golliwog

Maggie had taken a very amiable chap back to her flat and was horrified when she noticed the doll on her shelf. She desperately tried to hide it from him, thinking it may offend him because of his colour. This was my personal favourite episode from the 1st series.

7. What is the first name of Andy's arch rival in "Extras", who pops up from time to time just to gloat about how well he's doing?

Answer: Greg

This highly irritating character, played by the very talented Shaun Pye , is also extremely convincing. I've known LOTS of people like him!

8. Matt Damon was scheduled to appear in the final episode of series one.

Answer: False

It was Jude Law, not Damon, who was supposed to be appearing in the season finale. Luckily Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant managed to convince Patrick Stewart to play a lecherous version of himself instead in what was one of the highlights of the show for me.

9. On to the second season - which of the following is NOT one of the things Andy is annoyed that the BBC has forced him into using in his dreadful sitcom "When The Whistle Blows"?

Answer: False Moustache

Keith Chegwin plays an hilarious version of himself in the first episode, completely unable to comprehend the instructions that Andy, as director, is shouting at him.

10. David Bowie performed a song towards the end of his episode. It wasn't mentioned in the show but it actually has a proper title. What is its correct name?

Answer: Pug Nosed Face Song

In probably the most callous moment in "Extras" history, Andy is pouring his heart out to Bowie, who suddenly starts composing a song using our protagonist's predicament as the basis for it. It all gets VERY nasty, but somehow is still very funny!

11. In the "Daniel Radcliffe" episode, who or what did Andy accidentally kick over?

Answer: A dwarf

A complete accident, the "dwark-kicking" scene further villainized Millman in the tabloid press after a previous misunderstanding in a top class restaurant.

12. Season two, episode four - Which pop star played himself as someone who greedily uses charity events and popular TV shows as a way of promoting his own band?

Answer: Chris Martin

The Coldplay singer's cameo was one of the best things about series two. Of course, in the same episode, the ludicrous thought of newsreader Moira Stuart providing cocaine for the diminutive comedian Ronnie Corbett was equally amusing.

13. Which "Lord of the Rings" star was featured in episode five?

Answer: Sir Ian McKellan

Millman gets a part in a play, which is being directed by the theatre and TV veteran. He delivers some highly amusing lines when advising Andy how to act, but without a doubt the most gut wrenchingly funny scene ever in "Extras" - for me at least - involved Andy, a young lady and a bottle of fizzy water! Orlando Bloom had previously been in the very first episode of the series.

14. Which Hollywood legend appeared in the final episode of series two?

Answer: Robert De Niro

De Niro looks thoroughly bemused until Millman's buffoon of an agent, Darren Lamb, shows him a "Stripper pen" which he is so enchanted by that the pair go off for a night on the town!

15. Finally, there was a running joke throughout both series that Andy Millman lost his virginity at the age of 28 to a girl who looked like which veteran British comedian?

Answer: Ronnie Corbett

The look on Corbett's face when an old flame of Andy's announces this on stage at the BAFTA's is priceless!

Source: Author DUFFMONKEY

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