Derek is a loyal nursing home care assistant who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.
Cast:Ricky Gervais , Kerry Godliman , David Earl , Tim Barlow , Arthur Nightingale , Ninette Finch , Margaret Towner , Barry Martin , Sheila Collings , Prem Modgil , Blanche Williams , Brett Goldstein , Holli Dempsey , Karl Pilkington , Kay Noone , Laura June Hudson , Colin Hoult , Tony Rohr
Derek's estranged father Anthony moves into the nursing home, reconnects with his son and sows his wild oats; a fed-up Dougie quits his job.
Hannah and Tom receive some unconventional advice from the residents while trying to get pregnant; Kev cleans up his act to to apply for a job.
After Kevin discovers his girlfriend Janice is cheating online, he invites his obnoxious brother to visit; Hannah has a big announcement.
Hannah arranges for Derek to be a zookeeper when the residents visit the London Zoo, but his joy is cut short when Hannah suffers a painful loss.
Derek is given heartbreaking news, whilst the weight of the world begins to fall on Hannah as she struggles to cope with problems in the care home.
Derek meets the perfect match through his online dating profile; a loss at the nursing home teaches Derek that it's never too late to make amends.
The Broadhill residents are planning for a wedding. Derek goes on another date. Kev's behaviour provokes an extreme reaction from Hannah. Vicky prepares to take over from Hannah.