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.
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- Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
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Derek
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(14 episodes, 2012-2014)
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| Kerry Godliman | ... |
Hannah
(14 episodes, 2012-2014)
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| David Earl | ... |
Kev
(14 episodes, 2012-2014)
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| Tim Barlow | ... |
Jack
(14 episodes, 2012-2014)
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Arthur Nightingale | ... |
Arthur
(14 episodes, 2012-2014)
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| Ninette Finch | ... |
Annie
(14 episodes, 2012-2014)
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Margaret Towner | ... |
Edna
(13 episodes, 2013-2014)
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Barry Martin | ... |
Joe
(13 episodes, 2013-2014)
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Prem Modgil | ... |
Prem
(13 episodes, 2013-2014)
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Sheila Collings | ... |
Sheila
(13 episodes, 2013-2014)
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Blanche Williams | ... |
Precious
(13 episodes, 2013-2014)
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| Brett Goldstein | ... |
Tom
(11 episodes, 2012-2014)
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| Holli Dempsey | ... |
Vicky
(10 episodes, 2013-2014)
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| Karl Pilkington | ... |
Dougie
(8 episodes, 2012-2014)
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Kay Noone | ... |
Lizzie
(8 episodes, 2012-2014)
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| Laura June Hudson | ... |
Jill
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(8 episodes, 2013-2014)
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Colin Hoult | ... |
Geoff
(7 episodes, 2014)
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| Tony Rohr | ... |
Anthony
(7 episodes, 2013-2014)
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Ruth Bratt | ... |
Mary
(5 episodes, 2012-2013)
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Pamela Lyne | ... |
Marge
(3 episodes, 2013)
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Salo Gardner | ... |
Salo
(3 episodes, 2013)
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| Joe Wilkinson | ... |
Cliff
(2 episodes, 2014)
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Vicky Hall | ... |
Tracey
(2 episodes, 2014)
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| Ben Bailey Smith | ... |
Deon
(1 episode, 2013)
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| Susannah Wise | ... |
Rebecca
(1 episode, 2013)
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Robert Vahey | ... |
Gerald
(1 episode, 2013)
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| Ashley McGuire | ... |
Shelley
(1 episode, 2013)
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Simon Wright | ... |
Councillor
(1 episode, 2013)
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Joan Linder | ... |
Joan
(1 episode, 2012)
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| Tom Basden | ... |
Autograph Expert
(1 episode, 2013)
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David Hayler | ... |
Ambulance Man
(1 episode, 2013)
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| Tony Way | ... |
Pete
(1 episode, 2014)
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| Frog Stone | ... |
Art Teacher
(1 episode, 2014)
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Alexis Dubus | ... |
Waiter
(1 episode, 2014)
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Vilma Hollingbery | ... |
Elsie
(1 episode, 2012)
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| Tom Hughes | ... |
Andy
(1 episode, 2014)
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Toby Foster | ... |
Les
(1 episode, 2014)
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Grace Francis | ... |
Chav in Pub
(1 episode, 2012)
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Hana Minett | ... |
Chav in Pub
(1 episode, 2012)
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Robert Fitch | ... |
Vet
(1 episode, 2014)
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Sophie Fletcher | ... |
Maitre d'
(1 episode, 2014)
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Dave Haskell | ... |
Applicant 1
(1 episode, 2014)
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Paddy Glynn | ... |
Pat
(1 episode, 2014)
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Yvonne Edgell | ... |
Mum
(1 episode, 2014)
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| John Burke | ... |
Applicant 2
(1 episode, 2014)
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| Zita Sattar | ... |
Cath
(1 episode, 2014)
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| Teresa Churcher | ... |
Daughter
(1 episode, 2014)
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Dominic Kemp | ... |
Vicar
(1 episode, 2014)
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| Matthew Ashforde | ... |
Policeman
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| Christina Tam | ... |
Nurse
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Production Companies
Distributors
- Channel 4 Television Corporation (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Netflix (Netherlands) (video) (VOD)
- Netflix (2014) (United States) (video)
- Netflix (2014) (Belgium) (video) (VOD)
- Netflix (2015) (Japan) (video) (internet)
- Netflix (2016) (Singapore) (video)
- Netflix (2016) (Turkey) (video) (VOD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Air-Edel Recording Studios (music recorded at)
- Robertson Taylor (insurance)
- Rose TV and film catering (catering)
- The Movie Lot (security)
- West London Film Studios (studio)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. Written by Angela T. |
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| Taglines | Kindness Is Magic See more » |
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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. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Making of Derek (2013). See more » |