TV series
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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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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.
Directed by Ricky GervaisWritten by Ricky GervaisGuest stars Brett Goldstein
Episode 2
It's Derek's 50th birthday; what better way to celebrate than with a party at Broadhill retirement home?
Directed by Ricky GervaisWritten by Ricky GervaisGuest stars Brett Goldstein, Holli Dempsey
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.
Directed by Ricky GervaisWritten by Ricky GervaisGuest stars Ashley McGuire, Brett Goldstein
Episode 4
Derek decides to sell some of his autographs to raise money for the retirement home. But it doesn't go too well when he can't remember who the autographs belong to.
Directed by Ricky GervaisWritten by Ricky GervaisGuest stars Susannah Wise, Laura June Hudson, Tom Basden, Holli Dempsey
Episode 5
Derek forms an entertainment committee to discuss plans for a cabaret show at Broadhill. Kev wants to produce a play of his Duran Duran film script, starring staff and residents as the band.
Directed by Ricky GervaisWritten by Ricky GervaisGuest stars Ben Bailey Smith, Brett Goldstein, Holli Dempsey
Episode 6
A much-loved resident is in decline, which sets in motion a sequence of events culminating in the appearance of an unexpected visitor.
Directed by Ricky GervaisWritten by Ricky GervaisGuest stars Tony Rohr
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Ricky GervaisDerek
Kerry GodlimanHannah
David EarlKev
Karl PilkingtonDougie
Ninette FinchAnnie
Channel 4United Kingdom
