Derek 

Derek is a loyal nursing home care assistant who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.

Stars:

Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, David Earl

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Ricky Gervais	...	Derek / ... 14 episodes, 2012-2014
Kerry Godliman	...	Hannah 14 episodes, 2012-2014
David Earl	...	Kev 14 episodes, 2012-2014
Tim Barlow	...	Jack 14 episodes, 2012-2014
Arthur Nightingale	...	Arthur 14 episodes, 2012-2014
Margaret Towner	...	Edna 13 episodes, 2013-2014
Ninette Finch	...	Annie 13 episodes, 2013-2014
Sheila Collings	...	Sheila 13 episodes, 2013-2014
Barry Martin	...	Joe 13 episodes, 2013-2014
Prem Modgil	...	Prem 13 episodes, 2013-2014
Blanche Williams	...	Precious 13 episodes, 2013-2014
Brett Goldstein	...	Tom 11 episodes, 2012-2014
Holli Dempsey	...	Vicky 10 episodes, 2013-2014
Karl Pilkington	...	Dougie 8 episodes, 2012-2014
Kay Noone	...	Lizzie 8 episodes, 2012-2014
Laura June Hudson	...	Jill / ... 8 episodes, 2013-2014
Colin Hoult	...	Geoff 7 episodes, 2014
Tony Rohr	...	Anthony 7 episodes, 2013-2014

Storyline

With Derek, Ricky Gervais forays back into comedy with a sensitive format that sheds awareness along its humorous path. Styled in mockumentary fashion, Derek (Ricky Gervais) is the story of a man who works in a British nursing home, helping to care for its residents. While Derek could be said to suffer somewhat, lacking in some mental faculty, this remains debatable throughout. The story takes place primarily within the nursing home, yet does venture beyond those walls into the world of the norm. The character subjects vary from typically aged to otherwise different-from-norm. Derek's primary colleague is Hannah (Kerry Godliman), who has apparently worked in the home for some time and exhibits great care toward her subjects.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 September 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Дерек

Filming Locations:

Broadstairs, Kent, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Derek Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

23 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ricky Gervais has said that with Derek, it was the first time on his career that he thought about doing a third season of a show, instead of his usual two seasons and a special. He finally decided not to jinx it and follow his tradition.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Ricky Gervais/Stevie Van Zandt/I Love Makonnen (2014)

User Reviews

Faultless, joyous, cathartic.

I cannot speak higher of this series. It has made me laugh with unforgettable scenes and lines, and it has broken my heart with biting reminders of our society, mortality and reflections of our selfish natures.

I cannot thank Gervais enough for such a beautiful and poignant character.

A very pure and indomitable representation of the only people in our world that will ever know altruism.

Highly recommended for the highest highs and teary lows.

Jack