Derek. Image shows from L to R: Dougie (Karl Pilkington), Derek (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions
Derek

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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The Making Of Derek

Ricky Gervais gives an exclusive behind the scenes tour and talk about the making of his Channel 4 series, Derek.

Further details

Derek. Derek (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

In conversation, as writer, director and the actor who plays Derek, Ricky Gervais discusses the character he plays, his thoughts on the series and describes his role as director.

Alongside cast mates Karl Pilkington, Kerry Godliman and David Earl, Ricky heads backstage during the filming on set and location with candid access to his latest television project.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 27th February 2013
Time
10:35pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Guest cast
Ricky Gervais Self
Karl Pilkington Self
Kerry Godliman Self
Arthur Nightingale Self
Blanche Williams Self
Ben Bailey Smith (as Doc Brown) Self
Kay Noone Self
Brett Goldstein Self
David Earl Self
Production team
Ricky Gervais Executive Producer
Katie Mavroleon Producer
Charlie Hanson Executive Producer
Dan Isitt Editor

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