The top 50 TV shows of 2022: No 9 - Derry Girls

Tonally perfect, exquisitely funny and hugely moving, the final series of Lisa McGee's comedy about growing up in 90s Northern Ireland was a masterpiece.

Derry Girls is comedy gold, but its last episode was no grand finale

Alas, the last episode overdoes it with a one hour special.

Derry Girls: The Agreement, review

Channel 4's coming-of-age, Troubles-set comedy delivered an affecting finale that was as heartwarming as it was hilarious.

Derry Girls' bonus episode was the perfect end to a perfect show

The extended special captured the beating heart of Lisa McGee's beloved comedy series.

Derry Girls review - this modern classic goes out on a high

As Lisa McGee's masterclass of a sitcom begins its final season, it comes close to being a model of perfection. It's a bittersweet goodbye.

Derry Girls review: Channel 4's pride and joy

The show's final series is hilariously written and brilliantly acted, with a top-class celebrity cameo thrown in for good measure.

Liam Neeson makes surprise cameo in Derry Girls

Liam Neeson made a surprise appearance in the hit comedy series Derry Girls on Tuesday night. The Oscar-nominated Northern Irish actor, 69, played a police inspector.

For many years now Norton, a latter-day Russell Harty, has charmed anecdotes from guests - epitomised by Liam Neeson's recent account of how he became smitten with Helen Mirren on the set of Excalibur. Now, aided by Miriam Margolyes and Rob Brydon, he analyses what it takes to tell a good tale.

Red Nose Day reprise was no laughing matter

The much-hyped Comic Relief sequel to Richard Curtis's film was a real let-down.

Red Nose Day Actually review

Despite all the celeb cameos the charity update of Richard Curtis's romcom was bafflingly weak. But ultimately its job wasn't to get laughs - it was to help people.