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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Channel 4’s The Bisexual adds to its cast

First mooted a year or two back, Channel 4 is now teaming up with Hulu to back Desiree Akhavan’s new project, The Bisexual. The show is a six part comedy series, that Akhavan co-writes, directs and stars in. She’ll be playing Leila, a New York woman making her way through dating in London. Filming began … >

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Why Lee Mack threatened to quit Not Going Out

Series nine of Not Going Out begins on the BBC early next month, but the show very nearly came to an end following repeats of the show on Dave. Chatting to the Radio Times, Mack said he took umbrage with the alcohol commercials that Dave was surrounding the show with. Mack hasn’t drunk alcohol for … >

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