TV Series · 2013

Derek

24 min · Comedy, Drama · Ended

Composite

9.2

IMDb

8.1 / 10

38,139 votes

TMDB

7.4 / 10

258 votes

Local

— / 10

No votes

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Open trailer on YouTube

Streaming availability

flatrate

Netflix

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Cast

Ricky Gervais

Derek

Kerry Godliman

Hannah

David Earl

Kev

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Barry Martin

Joe

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Tim Barlow

Jack

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Arthur Nightingale

Arthur

Ninette Finch

Annie

Margaret Towner

Edna

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Sheila Collings

Sheila

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Blanche Williams

Precious

Crew

Nerys Evans Commissioning Editor

Seasons & episodes

Series 1 (6 ep)

1. Episode 1

Jan 30, 2013 · 24 min

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.
2. Episode 2

Feb 6, 2013 · 24 min

It's Derek's 50th birthday; what better way to celebrate than with a party at Broadhill retirement home?
3. Episode 3

Feb 13, 2013 · 24 min

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.
4. Episode 4

Feb 20, 2013 · 24 min

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.
5. Episode 5

Feb 27, 2013 · 24 min

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.
6. Episode 6

Mar 6, 2013 · 24 min

A much-loved resident is in decline, which sets in motion a sequence of events culminating in the appearance of an unexpected visitor.

Series 2 (1 ep)

6. Episode 6

May 28, 2014 · 24 min

Derek goes on a date with a girl from a dating website. He's excited but he's also worried about his dad's health. True to form, Geoff nearly ruins things for Derek, but Kev stands up to him.