Series synopsis
Derek is a British comedy drama television series that premiered on Channel 4 on January 30, 2013. It ended on May 28, 2014. It was created by Ricky Gervais. It stars Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, David Earl and Karl Pilkington.
Derek Waters, Simon Helberg, and Bob Odenkirk created this show in 2005. There have been many different versions of it. First it was a pilot presentation, then it was made into a pilot for HBO but never aired. It went to the Sundance Film Festival,South by Southwest Film Festival,and many other film festivals its also featured on the WHOLPHIN dvd's. It's a simple show just about Derek, Simon, and their friends, and all their problems with women.
Premise
Derek Waters, Simon Helberg, and Bob Odenkirk created this show in 2005. There have been many different versions of it. First it was a pilot presentation, then it was made into a pilot for HBO but never aired. It went to the Sundance Film Festival,South by Southwest Film Festival,and many other film festivals its also featured on the WHOLPHIN dvd's. It's a simple show just about Derek, Simon, and their friends, and all their problems with women.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ricky Gervais as Derek
- Kerry Godliman as Hannah
- David Earl as Kev
- Karl Pilkington as Dougie
- Barry Martin as Joe
- Tim Barlow as Jack
- Arthur Nightingale as Arthur
- Ninette Finch as Annie
Supporting cast
- Margaret Towner as Edna
- Sheila Collings as Sheila
- Blanche Williams as Precious
Guest cast
- Ashley McGuire as Shelley
- Susannah Wise as Rebecca
- Tom Basden as Autograph Expert
- Ben Bailey Smith as Deon
- Tony Way as Pete
- Frog Stone as Art Teacher
- Laura June Hudson as Jill
- Tom Hughes as Andy
- Teresa Churcher as Daughter
- Tony Rohr as Anthony
- Vicky Hall as Tracey
- Brett Goldstein as Tom
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 29 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 17 | April 12, 2012 | December 31, 2014 |
| Season 1 | 6 | January 30, 2013 | March 6, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 6 | April 23, 2014 | May 28, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Derek introduces us to his world of retirees, autograph hunting and hamster videos. Hannah gets her first shot at romance in a long while and Dougie is busy fixing useless things. |
April 12, 2012 |
| 2 |
The Making of Derek Ricky Gervais gives an exclusive behind the scenes tour and talk about the making of his new series, Derek. In conversation, as writer, director and the actor who plays Derek, 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. |
February 27, 2013 |
| 3 |
Kev's Christmas Crackers No.1 Derek would like to introduce you to Kev's Christmas Crackers! |
December 12, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
January 30, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 It's Derek's 50th birthday; what better way to celebrate than with a party at Broadhill retirement home? |
February 6, 2013 |
| 3 |
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. |
February 13, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 All the old Broadhill faces are back, alongside some new ones. Derek's happy that his dad's moving in, while Tom and Hannah are taking things to another level. |
April 23, 2014 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 There are job opportunities at Broadhill so Kev decides to clean up his act. Vicky's taste in men worries Hannah, while a visit from city boy Pete stirs things up for Derek. |
April 30, 2014 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Hannah and Tom have happy news, and Derek's dad Anthony goes on a date with Tom's nan. But matters of the heart are taking a downward turn for Kev, who calls on his brother Cliff for help. |
May 7, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 30, 2013 |
| Last aired | May 28, 2014 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |