Channel 4 order second series of Ricky Gervais’ Derek

Derek has been given a second series by Channel 4.

The staff and residents of Broad Hill Retirement Home will return for a second run later in the year with another six, 30-minute episodes.

Phil Clarke, C4’s Head of Comedy said: “I am delighted that Derek is coming back for a second run on Channel 4.

“It’s an original comic vision, brave, funny and touching, with a star performance at its heart.

“It has already garnered a loyal following”.

Derek’s creator Ricky Gervais said: “Derek is probably my favourite thing of everything I’ve done, so I can’t wait to start thinking up some new adventures for the gang.”

The first four episodes of Derek have attracted a consolidated series average of 2.1m viewers (9.9% share).

The final episode in the current series airs on C4 on Wednesday 6 March at 10pm.