8 Spooky Predictions Ricky Gervais Got Right In Extras

3. The Homeless Guy

The Prediction: When fame called Andy on the back of the success of When the Whistle Blows, Andy is recognised in the street by a homeless man who wishes him good luck with the show. Guilt-tripped into it, and not wanting to appear ungrateful, Andy offers the man some money, before realising that all he has is a £20 note.

In Real Life: The very same thing happened to Gervais' lanky side-kick Stephen Merchant. During a segment on his radio show - The Steve Show - Merchant related a story in which he and Gervais were sitting outside a restaurant eating lunch when they were approached by a homeless man who recognised them, and asked for money.

Gervais gave him an acceptable amount, but because Merchant only had notes, and was surrounded by people who could "potentially call Heat magazine" as well as a giggling Gervais, he was forced to had over £20.