Directed by:
Ricky GervaisScreenplay:
Ricky GervaisCinematography:
Martin HawkinsCast:
Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, Karl Pilkington, David Earl, Brett Goldstein, Tim Barlow, Arthur Nightingale, Margaret Towner, Barry Martin, Ninette Finch (more)VOD (1)
Episodes(6)
Plots(1)
Meet Derek Noakes (Ricky Gervais) a tender, innocent man whose love for his job and the people he cares for shines through. He's 49 years old and loves animals, Rolf Harris, Jesus, Deal or No Deal, Million Pound Drop and Britain's Got Talent - but his main hobby is autograph hunting. He works in a retirement home with his mate and landlord, Dougie (Karl Pilkington in his very first acting role). Derek cares deeply for old people because they're kind and funny and tell him stories about the olden days. Hannah (Kerry Godliman) is a care worker at the home and is Derek's best friend. She's smart, witty and hardworking, but unlucky in love, and like Derek, always puts other people first. (4DVD)
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