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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Ricky Gervais plans to auction off Derek memorabilia

Ricky Gervais will sell off the robot dog and Kev's revolting painting after the Christmas special of the Channel 4 comedy.

Radio Times, 13th December 2014

Does Ricky Gervais deserve Golden Globes nomination?

Ricky Gervais's Derek has been mauled by many critics. So why has the actor and writer been nominated for a Golden Globe.

Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 12th December 2014

An exclusive Christmas message from Derek

Ricky Gervais and the cast of his care home comedy-drama send their season's greetings to RadioTimes.com users ahead of the final episode of Derek on Channel 4.

Tim Glanfield, Radio Times, 11th December 2014

Ricky Gervais: "Derek is my first proper hero"

As Ricky Gervais prepares to bid farewell, he explains why the kindly care home helper will always have a special place in his heart.

Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 4th December 2014

Ricky Gervais confirms Derek will end with final special

Ricky Gervais says he will stick to his "usual formula of two series and a special" for his Channel 4 show Derek, signalling the show will end soon.

British Comedy Guide, 15th September 2014

Ricky Gervais shares Kev's deleted scenes on Facebook

If you haven't heard already the second season of Derek is now available on Netflix and to celebrate Ricky Gervais has shared some seriously special outtakes for you all to enjoy.

Emily Hewett, Metro, 26th June 2014

It's the last in the series, and Derek's dad has taken a bit of a turn for the worse. Luckily, he's still able to confer sage sexual advice, which is handy as Derek has landed himself a date on the internet. Geoff nearly ruins everything with a poorly-timed practical joke but its reception, and a scuffle with Kev, makes him think that perhaps it's time to stop being an unremitting tool. By Derek standards, the usual all-consuming mawkishness is perhaps slightly underplayed for once. But only slightly.

Ben Arnold, The Guardian, 28th May 2014

7 life lessons we've learnt from Derek

Ricky Gervais' Derek Noakes has taught us about more than just weird and wonderful knitwear.

Claire Hodgson, The Mirror, 28th May 2014

Should Derek come back for a 3rd series?

Should the Ricky Gervais comedy Derek get another series?

Digital Spy, 28th May 2014

Derek, series 2, episode 6, review

We had some very obvious attempts at heart-warming that didn't really move very much, partly because the show seems to have been devised by someone of Derek's limited intelligence.

Serena Davies, The Telegraph, 28th May 2014

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