Telecomedia alrededor de un amargado aspirante a actor que deja su empleo fijo para seguir su sueño de convertirse en un famoso actor de cine; y se encuentra con la triste realidad de no conseguir un papel importante para lograr su objetivo.
Entre las estrellas que han aparecido en la serie, interpretando versiones satíricas y cínicas de sí mismos, están Robert de Niro, Kate Winslet, Samuel L. Jackson, David Bowie, Ian McKellen, Clive Owen, David Tennant, Orlando Bloom, Patrick Stewart, Ben Stiller, Daniel Radcliffe o Vinnie Jones.
Orlando Bloom 8.5
Fecha de emisión: 2006-09-14
Duración: 30 min
Sinopsis: Andy finally gets the chance to make his sitcom, but things aren't going his way. Meanwhile Maggie is an extra on an Orlando Bloom film.
David Bowie 8.0
Fecha de emisión: 2006-09-21
Duración: 29 min
Sinopsis: The first episode of Andy's sitcom, "When the Whistle Blows" is getting harsh reviews but draws respectable viewing numbers. Andy begins to get recognized on the street and in pubs.
Daniel Radcliffe 7.8
Fecha de emisión: 2006-09-28
Duración: 29 min
Sinopsis: First comes the success, then the backlash and the British press aren't about to change the rules. Andy has incurred their wrath and needs an experienced P.R. guru to help him. On the set of his new film, Daniel Radcliffe is trying his staggeringly poor chat-up lines on anything female.
Chris Martin 7.5
Fecha de emisión: 2006-10-05
Duración: 28 min
Sinopsis: Andy encounters Coldplay's Chris Martin while recording an ad for charity and reluctantly agrees to have him do a cameo on 'When the Whistle Blows'. When his show is nominated for a Bafta Award, everything that could possibly go wrong for Andy during the night of the ceremony does.
Sir Ian McKellen 8.2
Fecha de emisión: 2006-10-12
Duración: 29 min
Sinopsis: Andy's school mate Steve Sherwood visits him on set and inspires Darren to ask Maggie out on a date. Wanting to be recognized more for his acting abilities, Andy auditions for a new play directed by Sir Ian McKellen.
Robert Lindsay & Jonathan Ross 7.3
Fecha de emisión: 2006-10-19
Duración: 28 min
Sinopsis: Andy 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.
