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Derek
Overview
Derek is a loyal nursing home caretaker who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.
Status
Ended
Created By
Ricky Gervais
Network
Channel 4
Seasons & Episodes
Series 1
Episodes
Episode 1
A visit from the council sees Broadhill retirement home facing closure. Hannah, the home's manager, rallies together her troops, best mates Derek, Dougie and Kev.
Episode 2
It's Derek's 50th birthday; what better way to celebrate than with a party at Broadhill retirement home?
Episode 3
Derek is desperate to save the life of a baby bird that's fallen from a tree. Some of the residents attend a jumble sale. And Hannah forgets about her date with Tom.
Episode 4
Derek decides to sell some of his autographs to raise money for the retirement home. But it doesn't go too well when he can't remember who the autographs belong to.
Episode 5
Derek forms an entertainment committee to discuss plans for a cabaret show at Broadhill. Kev wants to produce a play of his Duran Duran film script, starring staff and residents as the band.
Episode 6
A much-loved resident is in decline, which sets in motion a sequence of events culminating in the appearance of an unexpected visitor.
Top Cast
Ricky Gervais
Derek
Kerry Godliman
Hannah
David Earl
Kev
Barry Martin
Joe
Tim Barlow
Jack
Arthur Nightingale
Arthur
Ninette Finch
Annie
Margaret Towner
Edna
Sheila Collings
Sheila
Blanche Williams
Precious
