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1. JaackMaate's Happy Hour (2018 Podcast Series)

Talk-Show

It is a biweekly comedy podcast hosted by youtuber JaackMaate and Stevie. Featuring intimate interviews with a good dose of hijinks and laughs on the side, join them each week as they ... See full summary »

Stars: Jack Carl Dean, Stevie White, Ricky Gervais, Adam Moran

Votes: 39

2. After Life (2019–2022)
Episode: Episode #3.6 (2022)

TV-MA | 36 min | Comedy, Drama

An interview with a sick child hits Tony hard. Later, he makes a decision about Lisa's insurance money and joins his friends at the town fair.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan

Votes: 4,257

3. Chatabix (2021 Podcast Series)

Joe Wilkinson and David Earl's daily morning podcast

Stars: David Earl, Joe Wilkinson

Votes: 25

4. Derek (2012–2014)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (2013)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Drama

Derek's estranged father appears and wants to reconnect with the son he abandoned in childhood, but Derek uncharacteristically refuses to forgive him.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, Karl Pilkington, David Earl

Votes: 1,059

5. Derek (2012–2014)
Episode: Episode #2.5 (2014)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Drama

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.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Brett Goldstein

Votes: 775

6. Comedy Blaps (2011– )

Animation, Short, Comedy

Comedy Blaps is Channel 4's vehicle for piloting comedy online. Some pilots consist of a single short, whereas others consist of a few shorts.

Stars: Emma Fryer, Mark Kempner, Lawry Lewin, Julie Burchill

Votes: 17

7. After Life (2019–2022)
Episode: Episode #2.6 (2020)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

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.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan

Votes: 3,366

8. 4Funnies (2012– )
Episode: Gittins (2012)

Comedy

Add a Plot

Director: Michael Cumming | Stars: David Earl, Camille Ucan, Ashley McGuire, Roger Evans

Votes: 9

9. After Life (2019–2022)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (2019)

TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Drama

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.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan

Votes: 3,718

10. Films to Be Buried with (2018 Podcast Series)

71 min | Talk-Show

Join comedian, actor, writer and swimmer Brett Goldstein and an extra special weekly guest as they go all the way into life and death by way of movies, to ultimately pick their Films To Be Buried With.

Stars: Brett Goldstein, Nish Kumar, James Acaster, Nathaniel Metcalfe

Votes: 70

11. Derek (2012–2014)
Episode: Episode #2.6 (2014)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Drama

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.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Holli Dempsey

Votes: 575

12. Rovers (2016)
Episode: The Anniversary (2016)

26 min | Comedy, Sport

The regulars have a big surprise in store for Doreen, as she celebrates 25 years service behind the bar at the social club. Meanwhile, Mandy issues Willy with an ultimatum.

Director: Craig Cash | Stars: Craig Cash, Steve Speirs, Jamie Demetriou, Joe Wilkinson

Votes: 24

13. After Life (2019–2022)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (2019)

TV-MA | 31 min | Comedy, Drama

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

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan

Votes: 3,550

14. After Life (2019–2022)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

After Tony's wife dies, his nice-guy persona is altered into an impulsive, devil-may-care attitude that takes his old world by storm.

Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan

Votes: 153,431

15. Extras (2005–2007)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Andy Millman is an actor with ambition and a script. Reduced to working as an extra with a useless agent, Andy's attempts to boost his career invariably end in failure and embarrassment.

Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant, Shaun Williamson

Votes: 60,412

16. After Life (2019–2022)
Episode: Episode #2.5 (2020)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama

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

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan

Votes: 2,637

17. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012– )

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show

A raunchy spoof edition of Countdown (1982) with the stars of 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005).

Stars: Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, John Pohlhammer, Rachel Riley

Votes: 6,602

18. Extras (2005–2007)
Episode: David Bowie (2006)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

The first episode of Andy's sitcom, "When the Whistle Blows" is getting harsh reviews but draws respectable viewing numbers. Andy begins to get recognized on the street and in pubs.

Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant, Shaun Williamson

Votes: 1,123

19. Derek (2012–2014)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2013)

TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy, Drama

The staff endure a painful loss that inspires Hannah and Tom to begin considering their on-again, off-again relationship in a more serious light.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, Karl Pilkington, David Earl

Votes: 690

20. Derek (2012–2014)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Drama

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.

Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Tim Barlow

Votes: 35,610

21. After Life (2019–2022)
Episode: Episode #2.4 (2020)

TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy, Drama

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

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan

Votes: 2,580

22. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012– )
Episode: Christmas Special (2019)

TV-MA | 47 min | Comedy, Game-Show

Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer compete with Jon Richardson and his wife, comedian Lucy Beaumont. Adam Buxton, Joe Wilkinson and TV presenter (and Jon's secret crush) Anthea Turner drop in. Susie Dent, Rachel Riley and Jimmy Carr host.

Director: Barbara Wiltshire | Stars: Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Susie Dent

Votes: 47

23. After Life (2019–2022)
Episode: Episode #3.5 (2022)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama

Anne gives Tony some advice on moving forward, Emma crosses paths with an old friend, Matt suffers a health scare, and James stands up for himself.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan

Votes: 1,864

24. Derek (2012–2014)
Episode: Christmas Special (2014)

TV-MA | 47 min | Comedy, Drama

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.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Brett Goldstein

Votes: 500

25. The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001–2007)
Episode: Know Thine Enemy (2007)

TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The body of a missing schoolgirl is found in a lake wrapped in rubble sacks and chains. An abused wife holds the key, with her husband a major suspect.

Director: Graham Theakston | Stars: Paul Hickey, Nathaniel Parker, Sharon Small, Kit Jackson

Votes: 277

26. After Life (2019–2022)
Episode: Episode #2.3 (2020)

TV-MA | 31 min | Comedy, Drama

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.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan

Votes: 2,604

27. The Cockfields (2019–2021)
Episode: Monday (2021)

Comedy

Simon and Esther take the family out for lunch, but it ends in acrimony. Later Sue helps Simon with his indecisiveness over Esther.

Director: Simon Hynd | Stars: Joe Wilkinson, Ben Rufus Green, Susannah Fielding, Sue Johnston

Votes: 18

28. Derek (2012–2014)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2013)

TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Drama

Derek overindulges at his 50th birthday party; a rebellious teenage thief doing community service at the home discovers the power of self-respect.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, Karl Pilkington, David Earl

Votes: 711

29. Derek (2012–2014)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (2013)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Drama

A cabaret-style talent show at the home features Derek and pals as a familiar eighties pop band and an aspiring rapper who gains respect for his elders.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, Karl Pilkington, David Earl

Votes: 664

30. After Life (2019–2022)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2019)

TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Drama

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.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan

Votes: 3,465

31. After Life (2019–2022)
Episode: Episode #2.1 (2020)

TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Drama

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.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan

Votes: 2,904

32. After Life (2019–2022)
Episode: Episode #2.2 (2020)

TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Drama

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

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan

Votes: 2,690

33. After Life (2019–2022)
Episode: Episode #3.3 (2022)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama

Tony takes a trip with Matt to honor his father. James has second thoughts about his new living arrangements. Tony helps Kath score a date.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan

Votes: 1,955

34. After Life (2019–2022)
Episode: Episode #3.4 (2022)

TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Drama

Matt searches for a sport at which he can beat Tony, Lenny asks Tony to be his best man, and Kath has dinner with a persnickety teacher.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Tony Way, Diane Morgan

Votes: 1,862

35. The Cockfields (2019–2021)
Episode: Friday (2021)

Comedy

After attending the local Craft Fayre Ray upsets the neighbours.

Director: Simon Hynd | Stars: Sue Johnston, Gregor Fisher, Joe Wilkinson, Susannah Fielding

Votes: 23

36. Derek (2012–2014)
Episode: Episode #2.4 (2014)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Drama

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.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Holli Dempsey

Votes: 510

37. Rovers (2016)
Episode: England v Macedonia (2016)

22 min | Comedy, Sport

The Rovers fans gather in the club to watch England's International match against FYR Macedonia. Tom has penned a poem for Sam and Pete gets emotional during a radio phone-in.

Director: Craig Cash | Stars: Craig Cash, Steve Speirs, Lolly Adefope, Sue Johnston

Votes: 23

38. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012– )
Episode: Episode #20.3 (2020)

TV-MA | Comedy, Game-Show

Sean Lock and Daisy May Cooper face Richard Ayoade and Ivo Graham. Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, Rachel Riley is at the Countdown Board, Joe Wilkinson and his rival have a fortune teller booth race, Jimmy Carr hosts.

Director: Barbara Wiltshire | Stars: Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Richard Ayoade, Susie Dent

Votes: 43

39. The Cockfields (2019–2021)
Episode: Sunday (2021)

Comedy

Ray takes Simon and David bowling, and later that evening a power cut leaves the Cockfields in darkness.

Director: Simon Hynd | Stars: Joe Wilkinson, Susannah Fielding, Gregor Fisher, Sue Johnston

Votes: 17

40. Derek (2012–2014)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2013)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Drama

When the authorities cite bureaucratic budge cuts as a reason to lay off the staff and transfer the residents, Hannah, Dougie and Derek fight back.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, Karl Pilkington, David Earl

Votes: 761

41. Derek (2012–2014)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2013)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Drama

Derek, Dougie and Kev take some residents to the beach, where they discover the power of sunshine, fresh air and writing dirty words on crabs.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, Karl Pilkington, David Earl

Votes: 648

42. Derek (2012–2014)
Episode: Episode #2.2 (2014)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Drama

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.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Brett Goldstein

Votes: 539

43. Rovers (2016)
Episode: The Biscuit Plate (2016)

22 min | Comedy, Sport

Pete finds himself in an awkward situation when he blames the goalkeeper for the club's latest defeat. Tom's new trousers cause amusement and Sam tries to cover up her own clumsiness.

Director: Craig Cash | Stars: Sue Johnston, Lolly Adefope, Craig Cash, Steve Speirs

Votes: 26

44. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012– )
Episode: Christmas Special 2020 (2020)

TV-MA | Comedy, Game-Show

...Christmas Special: Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent and Rachel Riley host a festive edition. Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Sean Lock and David Mitchell. With guest David O'Doherty.

Director: Barbara Wiltshire | Stars: Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Susie Dent

Votes: 30

45. The Cockfields (2019–2021)
Episode: Christmas Special (2021)

46 min | Comedy

It's 27th December and Simon and Esther pay a flying visit to Ray and Sue. They can only stay for the day as Simon is so busy with work. Sue wishes they'd stay longer. A reunion at the local pub reminds Simon of what he might be missing.

Director: Simon Hynd | Stars: Sue Johnston, Gregor Fisher, Susannah Fielding, Joe Wilkinson

Votes: 34

46. Derek (2012–2014)
Episode: Pilot (2012)

TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy, Drama

Kindly, ever-cheerful caretaker Derek Noakes introduces himself and the hard-working staff of the nursing home where they are employed.

Director: Ricky Gervais | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, Karl Pilkington, David Earl

Votes: 2,762

47. Rovers (2016)
Episode: The Tankard (2016)

23 min | Comedy, Sport

At a fund-raising night at the club Pete attempts to beat the world record for eating fish fingers. The pressure mounts when his idol, club legend (and Doreen's love interest), Roger Small arrives.

Director: Craig Cash | Stars: Sue Johnston, Lolly Adefope, Craig Cash, Jamie Demetriou

Votes: 22

48. The Cockfields (2019–2021)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2019)

Comedy

It is Saturday and the family visit Aunty Rose in the nursing home and have a nose at Alan Titchmarsh's house. Back home, Donna risks everything by suggesting she makes the tea to give Sue a break.

Director: Steve Bendelack | Stars: Sue Johnston, Bobby Ball, Joe Wilkinson, Diane Morgan

Votes: 57

49. The Cockfields (2019–2021)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2019)

Comedy

It is Sunday and Simon's 40th birthday. Preparations for the lunch are in full swing but the stress levels are sky high. Larry and Melissa disrupt the day and Simon shares some big news with Ray.

Director: Steve Bendelack | Stars: Sue Johnston, Bobby Ball, Joe Wilkinson, Diane Morgan

Votes: 56

50. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012– )
Episode: Episode #19.6 (2020)

TV-MA | Comedy, Game-Show

Sean Lock and his BFF, Harriet Kemsley, face Jon Richardson and Chris McCausland. Cinephile Nick Helm joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, Rachel Riley is at the Countdown Board and Jimmy Carr hosts. Giant Joe Wilkinson also drops by.

Director: Richard Valentine | Stars: Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Susie Dent

Votes: 45