Gervais to film 'Extras' at BAFTA awards

Ricky Gervais is to film an episode of the hit BBC comedy Extras at this weekend's BAFTA awards.

Gervais and Extras co-star Ashley Jensen are to present the awards show, which takes place on Sunday evening, in character as wannabe stars Andy and Maggie.

"We've set a new episode of Extras at the BAFTAs so Ashley and me are going to be filming at the awards," Gervais said.

It is reported that Gervais and his writing partner Stephen Merchant will circle the event at Grosvenor House hoping to film unsuspecting celebrities for the episode.