Derek Noakes, a tender, innocent autograph hunter who works in a retirement home with Dougie and Hannah.
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.
Broadhill retirement home is facing closure. So manager Hannah rallies together her troops: best mates Derek, Dougie and Kev.
Derek overindulges at his 50th birthday party; a rebellious teenage thief doing community service at the home discovers the power of self-respect.
The staff endures a painful loss that inspires Hannah and Tom to begin considering their on-again, off-again relationship in a more serious light.
Derek, Dougie and Kev take some residents to the beach, where they discover the power of sunshine, fresh air and writing dirty words on crabs.
A cabaret-style talent show at the home features Derek and pals as a familiar '80s pop band and an aspiring rapper who gains respect for his elders.
Derek's estranged father appears and wants to reconnect with the son he abandoned in childhood, but Derek uncharacteristically refuses to forgive him.
All the old Broadhill faces are back, alongside some new ones. Derek's happy that his dad's moving in. Tom and Hannah are taking things to another level.
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.
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.
Derek and the Broadhill gang go on a trip to London Zoo. It's Derek's best day ever, as he meets giraffes, penguins and aardvarks, while Vicky meets the man of her dreams.
The Meadway animal rescue centre comes to visit, and for Derek that means playing with Ivor. Kev exercises his artistic talents, winding up Hannah in the process, while Derek deals with sad news.
Derek goes on a date with a woman 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.
As Broadhill prepares for the wedding of the year, Kev's behaviour proves too much for Hannah.
Derek would like to introduce you to Kev's Christmas Crackers!
What is in Kev's Christmas Cracker today?
Derek's Dad opens today's Christmas Cracker!
Derek and Kev get Broad Hill retirement home into the Christmas spirit with another one of Kev's crackers!
Kev inspires a new hashtag with today's Christmas cracker! Will you be using it?
It's time for the 6th edition of Kev's Christmas Crackers.
Derek and Kev are treating naughty Jill to a Christmas cracker today. But what could the joke be? And what will the hat say?
Time for another Kev's cracker!
Kev is still dishing out the jokes and christmas hats at Broad Hill retirement home. What joy will he unleash today?
Derek & Kev are ready to share some more Christmas cheer!
Only 2 more of Kev's Christmas crackers left to go!
This is it! The last of Kev's Christmas crackers. Merry Xmas!
