The Real Extras

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  • 2007
  • 1 Season
  • 7.7  (12)

Series that looks at what really goes on behind the doors of an extras agency.

The Real Extras is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between January 1, 2007 and on

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Animals and Charity Single
6. Animals and Charity Single
 
They say never work with animals or children, but new, highly rated rock band Mother Volpine don't have much of a choice. They've turned to Britain's best known animal extras agency to source a dog that looks like a wolf for their new video. Meanwhile, over in Liverpool, a familiar face is looking for angels and demons to promote his charity single
Heartbeat and Zombie Movie
5. Heartbeat and Zombie Movie
 
Dozens of extras rise from the dead and descend on central London in their pursuit of a role in a new zombie movie. Seasoned extra Craig takes the viewer through a day in his life.
Casualty and Cuba
4. Casualty and Cuba
 
Sometimes an extra's life is a fabulous one! The search is on for a Marilyn Monroe and an Einstein look-a-like for a soft drink commercial to be shot in glamorous Havana Oscar, a familiar face to millions who, thanks to his role on Casualty, is one of the UK's most famous extras
Totally Magazine
3. Totally Magazine
 
The search is on for the face of a new magazine, and it's former Radio One legend Bruno Brookes who is making the big decisionWill mum of three Sam put recent traumas behind her and start her career as a cover girl? Or will club DJ Eva win through in memory of her much-missed best friend? Serial extra Morrison gets yet another job on a major television drama
Brit Flick
2. Brit Flick
 
It's a busy day down at the casting suite. Leading casting director Paul de Freitas is frantic in his search for a glamorous girl for new Brit flick Clubbing to Death. Will its star, Hollyoaks heart-throb Daniel Hyde, know talent when he sees it? Who hits the jackpot with the big money TV job?
Hooligans and Prostitutes
1. Hooligans and Prostitutes
 
Life as a film star seems impossibly glamorous. Life as a film extra is very probably not. The Real Extras follows the journey of a casting for a new British gangster flick. The roles of hooligan' and prostitute' may not lead to any academy awards, but for wannabe extras Jodi, Caroline, Barney and Apostolos this could be the big break they have been waiting for.
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Where to Watch The Real Extras
The Real Extras is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Real Extras on demand at and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 2007
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (12)