Derek

24min

Comedy

Drama

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.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

24min

30th Jan 2013

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

2. Episode 2

24min

6th Feb 2013

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

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

24min

13th Feb 2013

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

4. Episode 4

24min

20th Feb 2013

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

5. Episode 5

24min

27th Feb 2013

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.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

24min

6th Mar 2013

A much-loved resident is in decline, which sets in motion a sequence of events culminating in the appearance of an unexpected visitor.

First air date

30th Jan 2013

Last air date

28th May 2014

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

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