Ricky Gervais’ Derek lands on Netflix UK

The comedy drama Derek, from Ricky Gervais, has been made available on Netflix UK’s streaming service. All episodes of the show have been added to the service. Derek, of course, sees Gervais in the title role, a care worker at an old people’s home. Kerry Godliman and Karl Pilkington co-star in the programme. 14 episodes, … >

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How The Office changed the British Sitcom

It was 16 years ago this month that The Office debuted on UK screens, and it remains to this day a high watermark of British comedy. It’s perhaps the only 21st Century sitcom that can rival the stalwart classics of Blackadder and Fawlty Towers et al in terms of its lasting impact on UK popular … >

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Ricky Gervais reveals new ‘David Brent: Life on the Road’ movie pics

Two new promotional images have been unveiled for Ricky Gervais’ upcoming movie based on The Office character David Brent. David Brent: Life on the Road was announced earlier this year and has been filming in and around London and Slough. Gervais also revealed on Twitter: “David Brent currently works as a rep for an industrial … >

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Ricky Gervais begins filming David Brent movie

Production has commenced on Ricky Gervais’ new movie based on The Office character David Brent. David Brent: Life on the Road was announced earlier this year and will be filming in and around London and Slough for the next five weeks, reports Den of Geek. Created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, The Office ran … >

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Win ‘Derek’ complete box sets!

The Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award nominated hit comedy series Derek returns on Monday 26 October as a complete DVD box set, including Season 1, Season 2 and an extended 60-minute version of The Special. > Buy the box set on Amazon. To celebrate the release, Channel 4 DVD have given us box sets to … >

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‘Derek’ to end with one-off Christmas special

Ricky Gervais has confirmed that his Channel 4 comedy-drama Derek will finish with a one-off special next month. Gervais commented: “I did toy with a third series, particularly after the Emmy nod, but I decided to stick to my usual formula of 2 series and a special. It’s a bittersweet experience as always. I’m sorry … >

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Ricky Gervais developing David Brent movie ‘Life on the Road’

Ricky Gervais is working on a new movie based on The Office character David Brent. Life on the Road is currently being developed with BBC Films and will begin filming in the UK in 2015. The press-release reads: “We find out what Brent is doing now and what’s happened in the last 15 years since … >

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