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Derek

Derek

20137.62 Seasons12 EpisodesEnded

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.

NetworksChannel 4

Top Cast

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Derek

Kerry Godliman

Kerry Godliman

Hannah

David Earl

David Earl

Kev

B

Barry Martin

Joe

Tim Barlow

Tim Barlow

Jack

A

Arthur Nightingale

Arthur

Ninette Finch

Ninette Finch

Annie

Margaret Towner

Margaret Towner

Edna

S

Sheila Collings

Sheila

B

Blanche Williams

Precious

Themes & Keywords

mockumentarynursing homeelderlyworkplace comedy

About Derek

Derek is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2013 exploring themes of mockumentary, nursing home, elderly, workplace comedy. it stars Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, David Earl. 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.

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