Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Derry Girls

Derry Girls

  • TV sitcom
  • Channel 4
  • 2018 - 2022
  • 19 episodes (3 series)

A warm, funny and honest look at the lives of ordinary people living under the spectre of the Troubles, all seen through the eyes of a local teenager. Stars Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, Nicola Coughlan, Louisa Harland, Dylan Llewellyn and more.

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Series 3, Episode 1 - The Night Before

Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn)
On the eve of GCSE results day, passions run high but confidence is at rock bottom. A new member of the Quinn household is causing chaos.

Further details

Hollywood and Northern Irish legend Liam Neeson guest starred in this episode as Chief Constable Byers, a local member of the police force who interrogates the gang following them getting into a spot of bother on the eve of their GCSE results.

He said: "I was delighted to be able to play a wee part of the final series of Derry Girls. I'm a huge fan of the series, the talented Lisa McGee's incredible writing and the superb ensemble cast. It's such a unique and special show with real heart and amazing to see the lives of ordinary, funny people living in Northern Ireland during The Troubles played out in a Channel 4 comedy. It was lovely to be back filming there and having fun with them all."

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 12th April 2022
Time
9:15pm
Channel
Channel 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Wednesday 13th April 2022 12:25am 4seven
Friday 15th April 2022 11:05pm C4
Sunday 17th April 2022 2:35am 4seven
Wednesday 25th May 2022 10:00pm E4
Thursday 26th May 2022 3:05am E4
Monday 4th July 2022 12:00am E4
Monday 4th July 2022 3:10am E4
Sunday 11th September 2022 3:10am E4
Monday 12th September 2022 12:10am E4
Monday 21st November 2022 2:05am E4
Monday 19th February 2024 12:25am E4

Cast & crew

Cast
Saoirse-Monica Jackson Erin Quinn
Jamie-Lee O'Donnell Michelle Mallon
Nicola Coughlan Clare Devlin
Louisa Harland Orla McCool
Dylan Llewellyn James Maguire
Siobhán McSweeney Sister Michael
Tara Lynne O'Neill Ma Mary
Tommy Tiernan Da Gerry
Ian McElhinney Granda Joe
Kathy Kiera Clarke Aunt Sarah
Leah O'Rourke Jenny Joyce
Donna Traynor Donna Traynor
Guest cast
Paul Mallon Dennis
Beccy Henderson Aisling
Kevin McAleer Uncle Colm
Robert Calvert Jim Across the Road
Philippa Dunne Geraldine Devlin
Amelia Crowley Deirdre Mallon
Liam Neeson Chief Constable Byers
Elle Hoey Baby Anna
Eve Hoey Baby Anna
Conor Lowry Young Boy
Julian Moore-Cook Paddy
Conor MacNeill (as Conor Macneill) Hans
Michael Byers Officer Lennox
Serena Terry Officer Reid
Darcey McNeeley Cara
Writing team
Lisa McGee Writer
Production team
Michael Lennox Director
Brian J. Falconer Producer
Caroline Leddy Executive Producer
Liz Lewin Executive Producer
Jimmy Mulville Executive Producer
Lisa McGee Executive Producer
Marie-Therese Mackle (as Marie-Thérèse Mackle) Line Producer
Lucien Clayton Editor
Nicola Moroney Production Designer
Carla Stronge Casting Director
Michael Hooley Casting Director
Cathy Prior Costume Designer
Craig Dean Devine Director of Photography
Robyn Wheeler Make-up Designer
Craig Kenny 1st Assistant Director

Video

Liam Neeson in Derry Girls

Liam Neeson makes unexpected cameo as the Derry Girls find themselves in hot water.

Featuring: Nicola Coughlan (Clare Devlin), Louisa Harland (Orla McCool), Saoirse-Monica Jackson (Erin Quinn), Dylan Llewellyn (James Maguire), Jamie-Lee O'Donnell (Michelle Mallon), Kevin McAleer (Uncle Colm) & Liam Neeson (Chief Constable Byers).

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