But I hate Derrick

Hey everyone. So, this subreddit was created by someone a long time ago who was named Derek. It was of course inactive, and now I've been able to claim it for Ricky Gervais's TV show!

So, please stick around here and help make this community great!

We and r/Liam have gone into war and if r/Robert is to win, we need your help! We need allies, and you could be a very valuable asset. Comment your answers below.

As much as I don't want this to be true, I can't help the suspicion. The characters are very similar and Dougie's observations and complaints sound just like something Karl would say. I could be completely wrong in which case Ricky has done a superb job at writing the character.

yes or no lol

I was under the impression that it was released on Netflix just recently until I saw the age of this sub. Like, wut?

Are you interested in modding the subreddit? I'm an American and therefore can't watch the show live. We need to have live discussion threads. I'll also need general help with modding duties

With a second series on the way, we want to get this subreddit into tip-top shape for the return! So, if you think you can help, please PM me your qualifications.

American here. Freaking loved the show, and I also enjoyed having to look up some of the jokes and slang. "GBH of the lughole" was a really nice phrase but no one would get it in the states. Had to see what an "off license" store was too. All great. Two questions.

First, what sort of accent do these guys have? Geoff's was especially unique. Also a bit grating if I do say so. What manner of speaking is this, middle class or...? All the "innit"s were fun but where does that happen in real life?

Next, I'm curious if there is an American equivalent to this show re: slang and dialect. Something Brits watch but always seem to go "What?" and have to use subtitles and Google.

First of all. Me and my gf are both RNs working in retirement homes and love this show and excuse me for my english. :)

We had a thought just after two episodes that Derek maybe is not a worker or nurse or something. We haven't watch the XMAS special yet, so maybe its a plot twist at the end. But are we both the only people, who think that Derek is a resident?

Loved the two seasons so much. Derek is such a good guy. Need to see the other Ricky Gervais shows now, I think.

What the fuck guys I didnt sign up for this shit, I was looking for a laugh and I found tears

Dear Mother,

	I have painfully dreadful news. I have broken my kitty spitter and I won't be returning for Christmas this year. As your one and only son, I must procure my favorite dish, which you know of course is salamander soup. As of right now, all of the rest of these words that lay within this letter are only here to make it appear longer so it seems like I actually care about you. I truly mis you.

							love, 
							derek

Why Karl Pinkinton character quits? Something happened in "real life"? I really missed him.

Link to Podcast

I'm a 22 year old guy and I never thought a tv show could consistently almost bring me to tears. But I was wrong. I wish there were more shows that could make me laugh, cry, feel happy, and depressed all in one episode. I hope future episodes of this show are just as brilliant.