Channel 4 to screen new Gervais sitcom

Ricky Gervais is set to sign a deal with Channel 4.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2011 - 14:51

Ricky Gervais is set to sign a deal with Channel 4.

The 50-year-old comic has filmed a pilot for a new sitcom for the network and is said to be "very pleased" with the show, which has a working title of 'Derek'.

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