Ricky Gervais

Andy has a new celebrity pal, chat show host Jonathan Ross. His friendship with Maggie is under strain and he’s just about had enough of his useless agent. When Andy is pressed into visiting a sick child in hospital by a pushy mum, Andy meets Robert Lindsay who is less than impressed when the child and mum fail to recall his 70’s sitcom. Andy is ready to fire his agent, however is offered a chance to meet his idol, Robert De Niro. Will Andy abandon his real friends to meet his hero?

While searching for credibility Andy gets a part in a play directed by Sir Ian McKellen. He soon discovers the play ‘A Month of Summers’, is the tale of love between two men and becomes uncomfortable with the part. Andy finds himself in a personally difficult situation when some old school friends come to see his performance.

Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, suggests he can appear and sing in Andy’s sitcom, much to Andy’s reluctance. Bad reviews continue to flood in, but things start to look up when Andy gets a surprise nomination for a BAFTA award for Best Comedy Performance. At the ceremony Andy is caught in the wrong place at the wrong time with Ronnie Corbett. Maggie tells Andy’s former girlfriend an embarrassing secret which she uses to get her own back at Andy for calling her, “the most boring woman in the world”.

Grieving over another loss, Tony asks his friends and co-workers for space, not sympathy. Later, he wrestles with what it means to move on.

The curtains go up on the community theater revue and things go about as well as can be expected. Tony receives devastating news.

Tony interviews a local woman addicted to corrective surgery. Later, he holds back the snark in hopes of cheering up Kath.

A turn of events at the paper hits Sandy hard. Roxy and Pat share a meal, and Tony tries to support Matt’s desire to get back out there.

Lenny’s girlfriend’s son takes a position at the Gazette. Sandy contemplates writing a gossip column. Matt gets iffy advice from his therapist.

Determined to be kind but still struggling to be happy, Tony attends a Zen meditation course with Matt, whose own marriage is on the rocks.

Making an earnest attempt to be happy — or at least not miserable — Tony gives some long overdue recognition to those who have stood by him.

Brian (finally) convinces Tony and company to visit his apartment for a story. Meanwhile, Matt receives a distressing call from his son’s school.

Tony pushes back on Matt’s idea to go on a blind date. Also, Tony makes an introduction and issues an uncharacteristic apology.

Tony hires a sex worker — but it’s not what you think. A trip to the comedy club turns awkward. The nurse gives Tony a piece of her mind.

Thinking he has nothing to lose, Tony contemplates trying heroin. He babysits his nephew and starts to bond — just a bit — with Sandy.

Tony’s cantankerous funk — which he calls a superpower — is taking a toll on his co-workers. Meanwhile, a new writer starts at The Tambury Gazette.

Derek goes on a date with a girl from a dating website. He’s excited but he’s also worried about his dad’s health. True to form, Geoff nearly ruins things for…

The Meadway animal rescue centre comes to visit, and for Derek that means playing with Ivor. Kev exercises his artistic talents, winding up Hannah in the process, while Derek deals…

Derek and the Broadhill gang go on a trip to London Zoo. It’s Derek’s best day ever, as he meets giraffes, penguins and aardvarks, while Vicky meets the man of…

Hannah and Tom have happy news, and Derek’s dad Anthony goes on a date with Tom’s nan. But matters of the heart are taking a downward turn for Kev, who…

There are job opportunities at Broadhill so Kev decides to clean up his act. Vicky’s taste in men worries Hannah, while a visit from city boy Pete stirs things up…

All the old Broadhill faces are back, alongside some new ones. Derek’s happy that his dad’s moving in, while Tom and Hannah are taking things to another level.

A much-loved resident is in decline, which sets in motion a sequence of events culminating in the appearance of an unexpected visitor.

Derek forms an entertainment committee to discuss plans for a cabaret show at Broadhill. Kev wants to produce a play of his Duran Duran film script, starring staff and residents…

Derek decides to sell some of his autographs to raise money for the retirement home. But it doesn’t go too well when he can’t remember who the autographs belong to.

Derek is desperate to save the life of a baby bird that’s fallen from a tree. Some of the residents attend a jumble sale. And Hannah forgets about her date…

It’s Derek’s 50th birthday; what better way to celebrate than with a party at Broadhill retirement home?

A visit from the council sees Broadhill retirement home facing closure. Hannah, the home’s manager, rallies together her troops, best mates Derek, Dougie and Kev.

First comes success, then the backlash and the British press aren’t about to change the rules. Andy has incurred their wrath and searches for ways to lift his profile. Meanwhile,…

Andy is realising that fame is not all it is cracked up to be when his sitcom receives terrible reviews. The public provide him with encouragement when he’s recognised by…

Andy Millman is very excited at the prospect of his sitcom ’When the Whistle Blows’, being made by the BBC. He wants it to be realistic and something the audience…

Andy has written a script for a sitcom. While working on a production with Patrick Stewart, he gives him the script and asks if he can help by passing it…

Andy is trying to avoid a fellow extra who is ’dull’. When the extra helps to get Andy a line of dialogue, Andy mentions he ’owes him one’. The extra…

Andy gets a break when he lands the part of the Genie in Aladdin alongside, Les Dennis. Andy soon finds himself in a dilemma when he sees Les’ young fiancé…

Kate Winslet hopes her role as a nun in a film about the Second World War will guarantee her an Oscar. However, her meeting with Andy and Maggie leads her…

Andy is working on a television period drama starring Ross Kemp. Andy’s rival, Greg, is working on a film with Kemp’s rival, footballer Vinnie Jones, in the adjacent studio building….

Andy and Maggie are playing extras in the film Ben Stiller is directing, which is based on the life of Goran, an Eastern European man whose wife and son were…

Although slightly peaved that the staff seem to be taking his redundancy in their stride, David’s spirits remain high as he plans his future while also being interviewed for an…

It’s Comic Relief Day and the staff of Werhnam Hogg all do their bit to raise money including Dawn, whose ’kisses for 1’ stand finally provides Tim with the opportunity…

David’s preparations for his first motivational training seminar that evening don’t get off to the perfect start when he first discovers the staff’s new nicknames for him that are doing…

A colleague’s birthday provides a welcome distraction for the employees of Wernham Hogg and leads to a series of practical jokes at the expense of David and Gareth. Meanwhile, David’s…