Derek (2013)

7.6 (227 votes)

2 Seasons

January 30, 2013

English

Comedy Drama

Synopsis

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.

Network

Channel 4

Episodes

Episode 1

Jan 30, 2013

24 min

9.0

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.

Episode 2

Feb 6, 2013

24 min

8.3

It's Derek's 50th birthday; what better way to celebrate than with a party at Broadhill retirement home?

Episode 3

Feb 13, 2013

24 min

8.4

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.

Episode 4

Feb 20, 2013

24 min

8.4

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.

Episode 5

Feb 27, 2013

24 min

8.3

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.