1 :01x01 - Ben Stiller

Andy finds himself on the set of a gritty drama about atrocities in the Balkans, directed by Hollywood star Ben Stiller (playing himself). However, the aspiring bit-part player is fed up with his lot, and decides to do whatever it takes to get himself noticed.

2 :01x02 - Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones

Andy, as always, is trying desperately to 'get in' with Ross Kemp in hopes of getting a bigger role. Meanwhile, Maggie has met the man of her dreams, or at least it seems that way.

3 :01x03 - Kate Winslet

Maggie has a dilemma: her boyfriend likes to talk dirty on the phone, but she doesn't know how to respond. Meanwhile, when faced with a woman with cerebral palsy, Andy says he believes in God, despite being an atheist. Oh what a tangled web he weaves . . . !

4 :01x04 - Les Dennis

Andy gets a part in a pantomime: Aladdin. When he arrives he finds that the star, Les Dennis, is feeling down on his luck. Also, when Maggie comes to visit during rehearsal, she discovers that she had once worked with the director's daughter, who is more than a little obsessed with acting.

5 :01x05 - Samuel L. Jackson

Maggie is ga-ga for one of the actors in the film they are working as extras on. Trouble is, she cannot seem to stop think about the fact that he's black. Andy, meanwhile, is stuck with a self-imposed 'new friend'.

Note: Unlike previous episodes where the 'star' has several lines and plays an important plot role throughout the episode, Jackson has only about three lines and minimal importance to the plot.

6 :01x06 - Patrick Stewart

Thanks to Mr. Stewart, Andy's luck may be improving! But this chance of a lifetime comes into conflict with his relationship with bumbling Maggie, who may have caused more damage than ever before with her carelessness. This forces Maggie, in turn, to take a look at herself and her life.

7 :02x01 - Orlando Bloom

Andy finally catches a break and busies himself making a classy sitcom that he hopes will stand the test of time. The BBC, however, has different ideas.

8 :02x02 - David Bowie

David Bowie offers some home truths to Andy as he finally realises his dream of TV success. However, it is soon apparent to the former background artist that fame comes at a price and he is devastated to learn that stardom isn't quite how he expected it to be.

9 :02x03 - Daniel Radcliffe

10 :02x04 - Chris Martin

11 :02x05 - Ian McKellen

In pursuit of credibility Andy takes a role in a play directed by Ian McKellen, a two-hander called A Month of Summers.

12 :02x06 - Jonathan Ross

Andy appears to have lost his down-to-earth personality when he decides to fire long-time agent Darren, and Maggie is hurt when he starts to leave her behind in favour of spending more time with his new celebrity friend Jonathan Ross.

Christmas Special

Andy is now starring in a successful television series and has a new agent to represent him but he still wants more. Maggie has had a tough time and is having to work as a cleaner to get by.