Siobhán McSweeney
- Actor, director and writer
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National Comedy Awards 2023 shortlists revealed
The shortlists for Channel 4's National Comedy Awards 2023 have been revealed. Ghosts, Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, Derry Girls and After Life are up for Best Scripted Comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd January 2023Siobhán McSweeney: British 'have to look to a comedy' to learn about Northern Ireland
The Cork actress believes Derry Girls is like a 'free education' about the recent history of Northern Ireland.
Sarah Cullen, The Irish Examiner, 19th May 2022Derry Girls is comedy gold, but its last episode was no grand finale
Alas, the last episode overdoes it with a one hour special.
Ed Power, The Irish Times, 18th May 2022The Derry Girls finale cemented Lisa McGee's place in comedy history
In the last ever episode, Orla and Erin's 18th birthday was in threat of being overshadowed - by the Good Friday Agreement referendum.
Rachael Sigee, i Newspaper, 18th May 2022Derry 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.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 18th May 2022The Derry Girls finale review
Sublime television - poignant, political and properly funny.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 18th May 2022Derry 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.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 12th April 2022Derry Girls, Channel 4, review
A break-in, a Hollywood star and plenty of 90s nostalgia.
Ed Power, i Newspaper, 12th April 2022Derry 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.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 12th April 2022The oral history of Derry Girls
As the runaway Channel 4 success prepares to wave goodbye with its new series, we talk to all the key players and cast about its legacy.
Daniel Dylan Wray, Vice.com, 12th April 2022