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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Q&A: Ricky Gervais
In 2010, Time Magazine named him one of the world's 100 most influential people. His latest film is Muppets Most Wanted, and Series 2 of Derek starts on Channel 4 on Wednesday.
Rosanna Greenstreet, The Guardian, 19th April 2014Kerry Godliman & Holli Dempsey interviews
Here's what Kerry Godliman and Holli Dempsey had to say about becoming a 'double act', working with Ricky and the public reaction to their characters...
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 19th April 2014Ricky Gervais: "People are waiting for me to fail."
As the second series of his divisive sitcom Derek hits screens, the comedian tells James Rampton why he'll never bow to the critics who habitually circle his work - and why he loves his 'sweet and funny' protagonist.
James Rampton, The Independent, 16th April 2014Ricky Gervais on the return of Derek Noakes
Somewhere between David Brent and Derek Noakes - around Andy Milman time - Ricky Gervais started to make the jump from cynicism and irony to kindness and honesty. It's a jump that not all fans of The Office have found easy to make.
Julian Hall, Chortle, 15th April 2014Derek: Ricky Gervais waves goodbye to irony
Ricky Gervais is feeling pretty happy with his lot. As his surprisingly heart-warming mockumentary Derek returns to Channel 4 for a second series, Gervais explains his upbeat mood.
Emma Saunders, BBC News, 15th April 2014Ricky Gervais interview
He spoke so passionately about Derek, a project you can sense he's really proud of.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 15th April 2014Ricky Gervais reveals he doesn't worry about his legacy
"Derek is perfect. He doesn't get stressed by things. I've got a lot in common with him because he's based on me when we were about eight."
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 10th April 2014Euthanasia? I'm all for it, says Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais has revealed he is 'all for' euthanasia - and hopes it will be as easy as popping into Boots for a tablet when his time comes.
Graham Wray, Daily Mail, 5th April 2014Opinion: Derek - Ricky's Folly?
The debate this time isn't about whether Ricky Gervais is mocking people with learning difficulties, it is whether his portrayal of innocent, saintly, simple soul Derek Noakes has any connection whatsoever with reality.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th April 2014Ricky Gervais: I want to do more Derek
The writer and star of the Channel 4 comedy reveals he will do "a special, at least" to follow the second series set to air from 23 April.
Susanna Lazarus, Radio Times, 28th March 2014