In this episode Mark talks about one of his favourite TV series: the British comedy-drama television series "Derek" starring, written by, and directed by Ricky Gervais. The premise of this heart-warming series that consists of 14 episodes revolves around Derek Noakes (played by Ricky Gervais), a 50 year-old care worker at Broad Hill home for the elderly, who is described by all who him as someone who is kind, helpful, selfless, who loves watching reality television, who loves watching YouTube videos, and who above all else loves animals and people equally. Derek has a childlike naivety, who may even be autistic, who values his friends and the close and caring relationships that he forms with the elder residents who come to be homed at Broad Hill. Kerry Godliman plays Hannah, the care home's manager who works night and day to be there for the elderly residents in her care and she is one of Derek's friends. Karl Pilkington plays Dougie, the home's caretaker who Derek lives with. David Earl plays Kevin "Kev" Twine, Derek's best friend who does not work at the home but spend most of his time there. The series also stars Holli Dempsey as Vicky, Brett Goldstein as Tom, as well some other great actors who play characters young and old who have a profound insight into life and who show why we should all look after and care for those who are most in need of our attention, especially those who may live on the margins of society.
