Derek (2013-14) British comedy-drama TV series
Language: English
Storyline:
With Derek, Ricky Gervais forays back into comedy with a sensitive format that sheds awareness along its humorous path. Styled in mockumentary fashion, Derek (Ricky Gervais) is the story of a man who works in a British nursing home, helping to care for its residents. While Derek could be said to suffer somewhat, lacking in some mental faculty, this remains debatable throughout. The story takes place primarily within the nursing home, yet does venture beyond those walls into the world of the norm. The character subjects vary from typically aged to otherwise different-from-norm. Derek's primary colleague is Hannah (Kerry Godliman), who has apparently worked in the home for some time and exhibits great care toward her subjects.
S1.E6 ∙ Episode
#1.6
Thu, Sep 12, 2013
Derek watches a video of a baby monkey riding on a pig.
Hannah tells Derek his father, Anthony, phoned the home and wants to see him. Derek has not seen him since he walked out when he was a child, and he refuses to see Anthony.
Much-loved resident Lizzie dies, and her funeral is attended by many of the residents and staff. Anthony turns up, and approaches Derek. Derek initially rejects Anthony, but, minutes later, changes his mind, and they go to the home together, where he introduces Anthony to the residents and staff.