Extras Episode 2.1

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Keith Chegwin on When The Whistle Blows
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Synopsis

Andy Millman's new sitcom, When The Whistle Blows, is filmed in front of a live audience, whilst Maggie Jacobs still performs as an extra in a film with Orlando Bloom. Bloom portrays himself as obsessed by his own good looks, and bitter towards Johnny Depp, whom he claims the women ignore. To prove himself, Orlando ends up kissing Maggie, an act she describes as not being her "cup of tea". The audience find the heavily-altered sitcom a success, even though Andy, forced to wear glasses and a wig, feels like he has sold out. This episode seems to attack the current state of British comedy, with jibes at Lenny Henry and Little Britain, and comedy 'catchphrases' in general. "Barry from EastEnders" features in the episode, unsuccessfully hoping to stand in if Andy drops out. At one point, he is caught stealing refreshments and hiding them down his tracksuit. Keith Chegwin also stars, but his normal bubbly personality is masked by a surprising and uncharacteristic level of bigotry.