Extras David Bowie

Segment from "Extras" where a random encounter with a music legend in an exclusive pub ends up as an embarrassment.

[@ParchedPinemarten]

My favourite part of this is how Bowie initially comes off as sympathetic to Millman (Gervais) when listening to him confide about his show, but then out of nowhere just blurts "little fat man who sold his soul". Gets me everytime.

[@Jerrik_Cicero]

I have a friend who does this is if you try to have pity party for yourself, and it takes me out of my sad mood every time haha.

[@jordkinsmith3588]

Yeah we saw it

[@mkmmkm9471]

It's the 'chubby little loser' as he turns to the piano for me. Gets me every time! hahah

[@vancebacri5894]

I like when he stops and says "everyone sing that part "

[@steffanhoffmann]

Really. How sad. 🎶 Bowie was a pretentious wanker; 😉 who died of cancer ....pug pug, pug pug. 🎶 😂

[@crazytosh1]

What a great scene: the character's crushed by his hero, while Gervais is actually getting to write lines for his hero to say :P

[@Notcapnk]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@christophermartinez5802]

Getting insulted by bowie himself, biggest honor anyone can wish for

[@BAYAREA-kd1ig]

Him and Don Rickles would be the mountaintop

[@tomh.2405]

I guess you'd take comfort in knowing that at least DB would insult you with panache and style.

[@undisputedgreatest]

RIP David Bowie. I don't always get bummed about celebrities dying...but David Bowie was incredible.

[@johnurbach302]

I hear ya

[@uscman]

It’s such a bitch slap remembering his incredible ass is no longer with us... even though it’s been almost half a decade since he was 6 feet underground, I miss him so much.

[@martymart6143]

Yeah I cried a bit

[@denzilite]

Why would you get taken up the arse when a celebrity dies?

[@kieran8845]

@@denzilite 🤣🤣👏

[@BigGreenTimeMachine]

when ricky turns around and says "yeah, so do I, it's brilliant Linda" I piss myself everytime

[@gleventhal]

His face instantly says "What am I doing, this is about me" after saying it. XD

[@grotelottefan]

This is quite a catchy tune actually

[@Segal285]

It is Bowie though.

[@meinerHeld]

@@Segal285 that's the thing. it's actual bowie. like i believe he wrote the song. it's got that thing. that bowie thing. #lateiknow

[@humblescribe8522]

​@meinerHeld Ricky wrote the lyrics and then asked Bowie to put the music to it. Apparently he asked if it could be "a bit retro, like Life on Mars.." and Bowie replied "oh yeah? I'll just dash off a quick Life on Mars for you, shall I?"

[@MarcKloos]

_I'll just knock off a quick f__#king__ Life on Mars for ya?_

[@evelioherrera64]

i saw Gervais in a,Manhattan restaurant the other week and without saying "Hello" i sang this song as i passed by him. He laughed. cool guy

[@dollabillwill415]

did he give you $100?

[@whisperingthylacine]

Awesome!

[@dl7281]

Dang. That’s awesome.

[@davidfuller764]

‘Without saying “hello” ‘won him over, well done!

[@powell956]

and farther down the block he surprised you by catching up to you and, in the style of Bill Murray, singing, "no one will ever believe youuu..."

[@matchbox420.]

"The clown that no one laughs at.. They all just wish he'd die" God that line. I cry with laughter every time

[@Jamie-bu9cq]

+downthestreetteam Also my favorite line.

[@patrickquibodeaux4438]

+Jaimie Teekell "Fatty takes his own life. Fatty? Fatso? (Fatso, I like fatso) Yeah, let's go with fatso". And it goes on from there. People who don't understand why everyone is so affected by Bowie's passing, just suck at life.

[@demztaters]

+downthestreetteam "No one's bloody laughing"

[@inspectorjavert8443]

@@demztaters My understanding is the term "bloody" is considered a mid level swear in parts of the UK,

[@takoreamexicangrill]

"he's a fat waste of space" EPIC too...!!!

[@Trig242]

When Bowie swings around and there is a piano there it's absolutely hilarious. Brilliant!

[@DavesFootballChannel]

totally!

[@SSJfraz]

It's the way he turns and the grand piano is just right there 🤣

[@ziggypop8106]

Yes he swivels round. Nice touch

[@Karliene]

Bowie and gervais.....I can die happily now.

[@ewwpoorpeople5684]

Pretty sure Bowie did, too

[@AWISECROW]

@@ewwpoorpeople5684 :/

[@chriswakefield9538]

That's what David said

[@Jethrofinger]

"Pug Nose Face" needs to be on the first posthumous Bowie release. RIP Mr. Bowie.

[@JohnBonini]

3:08 "… pug, pug… pug, pug…"

[@tomh.2405]

Yes. In fact, if we were still living in the era of 45 singles, this tune would make a wonderfully counter-intuitive B side for "The Heart's Filthy Lesson." (The two songs are actually connected by the theme of on-screen entertainment, since THFL was used as the closing theme song for the movie "Seven.")

[@kristinaa5420]

I thought he said pug nose space. If you have captions turn it on and see If he says pug nose face or pug nose space.

[@alaninsley5005]

The self deprication is just genius from Ricky, and to be able to get Bowie involved...utter respect for both men. I can watch this over and over again 🤣

[@cmale911]

Shame he's lost all of that self deprecation now...

[@charliekane135]

@@cmale911 nope, he's still at it

[@StuTheDon17]

Self deprication isn't genius hahahaha

[@charliekane135]

It is in a comedy context

[@Sarah-zr1nj]

0:50-0:55 fucking kills me every single time. “Is it any good?” “NAH IT’S SHIT.” “Aw, just riff raff, everywhere.”

[@jonlynch]

This has to be one of the most ingeniously crafted comedy sketches in history. Absolutely amazing!!

[@Peterlovesgarage]

💯

[@garrybaldy327]

Scene, not sketch

[@KebabMusicLtd]

Yes, but Ricky plays the exact same character in everything he does.

[@sixfoot6]

i watch this once per year. laughing and crying now

[@ufotofu9]

+Ryan Gantz Oh yes...."but the twat would probably miss."

[@joelearmonth8906]

its so funny how he just interrupts him and starts singing.

[@melissafargo-neely4648]

Musicians, you see, just use the people around them as inspiration for their material. They don't care about them as people.

[@gbrainy]

The swivel 🤣😂

[@cristanboy]

@@melissafargo-neely4648 Did you date a musician?

[@Dayman90]

8 years later and this is still as funny as ever

[@qqlka12345]

2022

[@tboss8157]

2024

[@scottmcdowell27]

​@@tboss8157not it's not 2024 yet

[@drecember]

2023

[@tboss8157]

@@scottmcdowell27 2025

[@davemccrea9000]

this is like the funniest shit I've ever seen in my entire life

[@dannydinosaur73]

I still think the funniest part of this scene is the off-screen voice saying, "Nah, it's SHIT!" at 0:51. 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnurbach302]

right???? it's HYSTERICAL!!

[@jwinnfield9192]

haha thats his extra’s nemesis

[@noeljames7759]

Even the half turn when he says "Yes Linda, I like that" is genius!

[@gonufc]

"Oh yes, me too Linda" - I still think about the way this is said every so often. I thought about it and came here to watch it again. Still fantastic.

[@OneAndOnlyLC]

I read that Bowie was an idol of Ricky’s so I bet this meant the world to Ricky getting him on Extras. Everything about this scene is perfect. No one does self-deprecation like Gervais; makes you laugh, makes you cringe, makes you cry

[@mranderson718]

He said in an interview when he was talking to Bowie about this scene he was like “just do something like ‘life on mars’” and Bowie jokes “oh yeah right I’ll whip up ‘life on mars’ in an hour, fuck off”

[@formula1fan07]

david bowie is possibly the coolest person who has ever lived.

[@UDbaby]

I love the genuine smile Ricky gives right as David turns to the piano....time of his life right there

[@flashtheoriginal]

Brilliant. And English to the core. Magnificent writing, direction and performance. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

[@HarrisJamesBen]

"But the TWAT'd probably miss!" "Yes Linda I like that" "Yeah so do I it's brilliant Linda" LMAO! gets me everytime that bit.

[@MaddDoggie]

I heard on NPR that David Bowie wrote this on the spot pretty much as it happens in the scene. Genius!

[@JohnFix]

+Bruce Bellamy Much of Extras was improv so I am sure Bowie's portion was as well.

[@1jckinnick]

+John Fix If I remember correctly Gervais told him to come up with something like Pretty Things, and Bowie's response was "yeah, because I can just come up with a song like that on the spot"

[@Gut56]

+Bruce Bellamy Yes. I can see him writing the song as he went along. Good stuff right there

[@acompton8888]

+Luther Blissett That's hilarious.

[@patrickquibodeaux4438]

+Luther Blissett You are right, but as Gervais told it, he asked for something like Life On Mars. Bowie reportedly said, "yeah, I will write another Life On Mars because it is just that easy". Brilliant. And this song is pretty solid in it's own right.

[@ADyingFaith]

I never tire of this. I sing it in work to myself to lift my spirits up.

[@jonnyharding3646]

Its Barry with the harmony that kills me every time

[@Despair505]

I wish Bowie release this song as a single someday

[@jeremiahdebokial4330]

Icy Cold Hands little late now.

[@HeilRay]

It’ll be a meme at best

[@humblescribe8522]

He did do it in concert once, I believe.

[@tomh.2405]

I think what really sells this is the lack of any overt malice on Bowie's part. He's just doing what artists do: taking in what's going on around him, processing it, and then using it to create. It's not personal. Throw in Gervais, who portrays a perpetual victim as well as anyone alive, and you've got comedy gold.

[@krystofhanzlik7592]

there's tons of overt malice

[@GoldenDeathMusic]

@@krystofhanzlik7592 haha seriously. it is full of offensive and direct insults and they say "no overt malice"? just because they are in a song doesn't make them any less offensive to the person being talked about...in this case it would be way more humiliating than him just saying it because he gets the whole party singing along. it's a great scene but part of the joke is that bowie is playing himself as a complete dick.

[@gbjames64]

Gervais wrote it. Makes it even funnier.

[@attilarza]

The background heckler makes me die everytime 😂

[@ProgrammedForDamage]

"Show's shit, mate!" My brother and I always set each other up if we're discussing a show the other hasn't seen. If he asks me I'll say, "I haven't; no. Is it any good?" and he'll say "Nah, it's shit."

[@ziggypop8106]

I couldn't believe what I was watching the first time I saw this. Absolutely phenomenal ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@nickprezzo]

Anyone who has seen Extras or interviews with Gervais can't say he's arrogant, he takes the piss out of himself so much and he feels like he's genuinely lucky to be in his position

[@Pwwh0711]

Shhhh - that 'ruins The Guardian's narrative about him somewhat! Don't offend the pathologically woke when you're ultra-successful...they'll hold the grudge forever.

[@davidb5173]

@@Pwwh0711 what the hell are you on about?

[@awesomness36]

@@Pwwh0711 most “woke” people like Gervais because he’s about basic common sense and kindness. The right can’t even swallow losing an election or stop worshipping a loser now having to answer for rape. Swallow cuck

[@millwallholdings]

@@davidb5173 Guardian reader ? 🤣🤣

[@cva8408]

Brilliant in every way. This man is just perfect. His harmonizing is always so glorious to me. 2:58 Miss you, David. Miss you so much.

[@jerome007ify]

Once this tune is in your head,you can't shift it. Love this scene.

[@ScottBeadle23]

Yes, so do I, it's brilliant Linda

[@inspectorjavert8443]

I kind of wish Bowie had turned to him then and said "Shut up fatso"

[@harryflashman9201]

The first time I watched this, I swear I almost died I was laughing so hard.

[@kriddaz]

Best scene of the entire series I was literally on the floor laughing. Pug! Pug!

[@kriddaz]

RIP to the legend.

[@CF1975]

The look on Andy's face when he realises that David Bowie is not going to sing a tribute to him, is priceless. The Office was ok, but Extras was brilliant. Bowie is a genius.

[@wolfganghendery8298]

I had this stuck in my head all day. Respect to Gervais for writing his own diss track and getting his favourite musician to sing it lol

[@c.savage5570]

They said on NPR that Bowie improvised it 😂

[@ziggypop8106]

Bowie wrote the chords and improvised the melody. Gervais wrote the lyrics

[@MultiNickDanger]

OMG i seriously cannot imagine getting mocked by David Bowie - this is one of the funniest things i've ever seen, started laughing as soon as he sat down at the piano and never stopped - gervais is a good actor, he's perfect as the butt of an insult, accepts it so gracefully and awkwardly at the same time

[@ride0RgetR0DE0n]

bowie is the perfect human being

[@OrbitalAngel]

JOURNEY WELL STARMAN

[@Serai3]

+OrbitalAngel Nebula Now he'll be the one calling us from the stars. )O(

[@Hauerization]

Whats makes it particulary cruel, is that the song is rather catchy.

[@ziggypop8106]

It's *so* harmonically Bowie. I love it

[@Hauerization]

Indeed.@@ziggypop8106

[@random95725]

Ricky Gervais is the hardest on himself... this way no one else can really insult him like he does hah

[@powell956]

i dunno about that; he's certainly been *as* hard on others lol some would argue harder but he's proven he can take his own medicine (as long as it's self-administered, at least haha)

[@matthancock260]

@@powell956shame that people always resort to people’s looks, no matter what there is always someone to bring you down a peg, humanity don’t exist

[@MaximumRD]

Bowie's distinctive sound was iconic so it's fun to hear this! So talented. 😎😂

[@mychemicalginger]

I love how the piano appears out of nowhere, he's that awesome, he makes pianos appear out of nowhere!

[@Itonwise]

Iv watched this 100000000 times and still laugh. Just brilliant

[@fatdice911]

So painful to watch now... David Bowie, too cool for this world, too young to die, his 69th birthday just three days ago. RIP my friend.

[@Figboy]

This song cracks me up every damn time. I hum it frighteningly often. RIP.

[@HaydnG266]

I love how he appears to be taking an interest yet he is just improvising a song in his head. Ricky and Bowie

[@liz326522]

"Nah, its shit" says the off camera heckler... hysterical! "Yeah, lets go with fatso..."

[@Rodwin1980]

There will never be another Thin White Duke... :( RIP David Bowie. God Bless

[@timbaker4253]

“Little fat man who sold his soul”, just love how he breaks into song, while looking him over

[@pupdiogenes2548]

I like the implication that David Bowie was a wizard who could instantly manifest a grand piano wherever he was.

[@TR00P]

One of my favorite all time scenes. Never gets old.

[@sethharris334]

beyond tears of laughter when I first saw this.

[@brokengirl8619]

"He blows his bloated face off" Help. Me! 😭😄

[@tommywm24]

Probably one of the funniest moments I've ever seen on TV. This had me laughing for days and still does.

[@walks1973]

Probably the funniest sketch I've ever seen. Pure genius. Take a bow Ricky and David Bowie

[@olamideniyiafuye]

This is one of the funniest scenes in television history 🤣

[@murielsartre]

It was already hilarious and swinging, like, "WTF, this is awesome!", and then that "YEEEAH...!" Perfection. Every time I hear it. Dammit, I'mma miss me Bowie something fierce.

[@patrickquibodeaux4438]

+murielsartre I love that too! I also love the "little fat maaaaaan", and the way he slightly tilts his head when he does it. He couldn't help but be cool.

[@JeffIftekaruddin]

This is still one of the funniest scenes I’ve ever seen. When the crowd comes in I’m 💀💀💀

[@Neanderthalcouzin]

I love the cheeky extra 'pug pug' he throws in at the end. Ricky's performance is so classic.

[@TwinieTwinn]

The high pitched Pug, Pug at 3:08 kills me every time 😂🤣

[@cwawwots]

I've seen this clip so many times, & laugh through it every time! Viva David Bowie!

[@jayfreshprime]

"Oh...just riff raff everywhere." Ricky is a genius.

[@u2verparacreer743]

This is SO funny. I never forget this sketch. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thomasinlockwood_]

I just love how it looks like he's really listening and getting involved and then just starts singing softly at him. Ricky's face is like, ...what?

[@brettd530]

Absolutely hilarious! This is truly one of the funniest bits I've seen, from any show. Brilliant!

[@cg9631]

This awesome and funny improv style by Bowie is genius. I've grown up with a Dad who used to do this all the time especially when I felt down and was always making funny songs on guitar on the spot. This video just reminds me of that and cheers me up everytime I see it. RIP Bowie

[@musicandfilms9956]

I hope your dad's songs for your weren't as vicious as this one...

[@uouo5313]

My dad was exactly the same 😂 limericks too, oh my god the limericks

[@matthewsmith6051]

'Yeah, let's go with fatso" I love how Bowie's cockney snide side came out periodiczlly in between the articulate gent.

[@kendallruff8090]

God bless David Bowie…a genius with a sense of humor

[@arya721]

Top 5 greatest moments in television history

[@rangerwhite5165]

God bless him. Bowie was brilliant in this. His face at the start cracks me up, the way he looks at Gervais.

[@tobyclarkthomson8443]

If you don’t get this song stuck in your head I’m not sure your human

[@ferretchucker]

This is why I love Bowie. Just this idea of him breaking into song about anything in particular. And just as he goes into his own little thing. "Little fat maaaaaaan..." Absolutely perfect.

[@jamiesmith3259]

Everything about this is brilliant; the song, the cameo, the shame... brilliant! The song, the cameo, the shame...brilliant

[@lovedeliberate]

"Ah. Just...riffraff. Everywhere."

[@davgonza]

That bit cracked the living fuck out of me first time I saw it. RIP, rock god.

[@missxspencer1538]

I hate that this is actually such a banger 🤣🤣 Bowie's quick little "pug pug!" taunts in between the lines at 3:25 and 3:31 lmfao

[@jogon7914]

I sing this to my pug so often. He actually looks at me like Gervais does in thise last few seconds 🤣🤣

[@xAshleeDx]

"Yes so do i, its brilliant linda" crying with laughter, ricky is a genius!

[@middlecreekguy]

This is just down right hilarious.

[@lespaulfanofsparta]

as good as Gervais and Bowie are, whoever edited this together is just genius. Bowie probably crossed this off his alltime fantasy bucket list. Could you imagine how many real conversations he's had like this where he'd like to do this?

[@abbieherondale]

'chubby little loser' at 1:26 kills me every time

[@RoxxHoffner]

My favorite part is at 3:00 into the video. Bowie adds the, "Yeeeaaah...". Funny stuff. Besides, the man ain't even fat.. making it funnier.

[@cva8408]

My favorite too! Yeeeeahh lol

[@slide4180]

Classic. Kudos to Bowie for agreeing to do this. Carry on in sky ....

[@keysersoze0bisto]

scenes like this, is why i prefer extras to the office

[@PORCHMANKEY]

I only got around to watching Extras recently. Incredible show. This cameo was unexpected but an absolute gem.

[@peterlpool1387]

When I first seen this I couldn’t breathe, laughing. 😂😂😂😂

[@puertoriconnect4611]

Jesus this song is legit good. Has that Classic ziggy feel to it.

[@ziggypop8106]

👍 It wouldn't be out of place as a 'Hunky Dory' bonus track with different lyrics of course 😆

[@equestriangirl922]

This was my favorite part of this episode!!!! RIP DAVID!!!!! YOU ARE A MUSICAL GENIUS THAT WILL NEVER BE REPLACED!!!!

[@franksoul]

"Chubby little loser.." and then proceeds to play a tune in a grand piano 😂 comedy gold props to David Bowie, great comedy skills.

[@mnick0962]

Best song Bowie has written in the last 30 years.

[@ProzYYnc]

Bowie didn't write this... Ricky Gervais did.

[@jaimeleonguzman4328]

Barry evens loved the "pat pat" part

[@ambientzer0]

I've watched this twenty times, and still have no idea what Linda says.

[@eastsiderat88]

yes linda, i like that!

[@eastsiderat88]

'bothered twag prob'ly missed!'

[@ambientzer0]

This has been a humbling experience

[@TorinCooperBennun]

"but the twat would probably miss"

[@ambientzer0]

Torin Cooper-Bennun thanks!!

[@angelaandersons7918]

Adore David bowie x can't wait to see his film on the 23rd x

[@jeremylong2797]

Same