Derek (Ricky Gervais) (1 Viewer)
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I wasn't sure on the pilot but hopefully it will have some decent one liners in it. I like Karl Pilkington so hopefully he will be miserable and funny
It is back on tomorrow!
oh thought it was a one off. what channel/time is it on?
WillieStanley
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I thought he did a really good job of making a sitcom about a character with special needs yet not making the special needs the joke. Very respectful and funny at the same time. I couldn't believe the backlash. The prejudice that it was making fun of people with mental health issues when it was actually doing the opposite. Looking forward to it tonight.
Channel 4- 10pm
superskyblue
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Ricky Gervais is a genius, incredibly thought provoking yet hilarious first episode. Has potential to be his best work yet, coming from the world's biggest Office fan.
superskyblue
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I can't say I've watched the undateables, but in my opinion there are a lot of laugh out loud moments, but also a number of profound moments. Think he's really struck the balance and is genuinely promoting a good cause and good on him because he's an absolute legend.
He takes a lot of stick and I believe its unwarranted 99% of the time.
He takes a lot of stick and I believe its unwarranted 99% of the time.
Otis
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I am a fan of Ricky Gervais, but I have to say his portrayal of the Derek character is awful.
Ruins the whole programme for me. It's way OTT, cheesy, unbelievable and caricature-ish. It's terrible acting and totally ridiculous.
Massive fan of The Office and Extras and I like nearly everything he does, but his take on someone with learning difficulties is embarrassingly unconvincing and plain dreadful. It's just an awful portrayal of a character. It's a village hall am-dram farce type performance from him. Just dreadful acting.
His take on the character of Derek spoils the whole show for me, which is a shame.
Ruins the whole programme for me. It's way OTT, cheesy, unbelievable and caricature-ish. It's terrible acting and totally ridiculous.
Massive fan of The Office and Extras and I like nearly everything he does, but his take on someone with learning difficulties is embarrassingly unconvincing and plain dreadful. It's just an awful portrayal of a character. It's a village hall am-dram farce type performance from him. Just dreadful acting.
His take on the character of Derek spoils the whole show for me, which is a shame.
