Derek
- TV sitcom
- Channel 4
- 2012 - 2014
- 14 episodes (2 series)
Bittersweet comedy drama written by and starring Ricky Gervais as a worker in a retirement home. Also features Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Holli Dempsey, Brett Goldstein, Karl Pilkington and more.
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Derek might be worst thing Ricky Gervais has done
Ricky Gervais' efforts are so horribly forced and heavy-handed that Derek feels more like a cynical exercise in emotional manipulation than the heart-warming piece he's aiming for.
Paul Whitelaw, The Scotsman, 25th January 2013Ricky Gervais interview
Ricky Gervais tells TV Magazine why his comedy-drama Derek is all about kindness - whatever his critics may think.
The Sun, 25th January 2013Kerry Godliman interview
Kerry Godliman plays Hannah, a care home manager, in a six-part comedy drama. The show, which had a pilot episode last year, has caused some debate because it features comedian Ricky Gervais as Derek, an employee who seems to have learning difficulties. Kerry tells TV Choice more...
David Collins, TV Choice, 22nd January 2013Ricky Gervais in Derek, Channel 4 - review
Despite good performances from Kerry Godliman and Karl Pilkington, the first full series of this care home comedy looks like another slushy mess, says Jack Seale.
Jack Seale, Radio Times, 18th January 2013Watch: The Making of Derek
Ricky Gervais gives an exclusive behind the scenes tour and talk about the making of his new Channel 4 series, Derek.
YouTube, 15th January 2013Ricky Gervais turns sweeter in new comedy
Ricky Gervais said new programme Derek features flawed characters like the ones that were hallmarks of his earlier works, but was "sweeter."
Reuters, 10th January 2013Ricky Gervais completes filming on Derek
Ricky Gervais has confirmed on Twitter that the first full series of Derek has finished filming.
Sarah Deen, Metro, 13th September 2012Derek almost derailed by Gervais' dodgy belly
Filming for comedy show Derek was almost derailed when star Ricky Gervais was rushed to hospital.
The Sun, 3rd September 2012Picture: Derek looking dapper for new series
Derek Noakes has smartened up his act (or rather appearance) for the first full series of Ricky Gervais's new comedy.
The Sun, 15th August 2012Ricky Gervais starts filming new comedy series, Derek
Derek Noakes is on a mission - to save Broadhill Care Home. The simpleton, played by comedian Ricky Gervais, can be seen clutching a clipboard with a petition attached to it, in shots of the cast filming new Channel 4 show Derek.
Angharad Llewllyn, The Sun, 13th August 2012