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.
Streaming rank this week: 208
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Derry Girls stars reunite for "Oirish" spoof as Channel 4 sitcom ends
Channel 4 has confirmed that Derry Girls is to end after the forthcoming third series. But its stars Nicola Coughlan and Louisa Harland are reuniting for a new comedy podcast spoofing stage and screen 'Oirishness'.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd September 2021Derry Girls creator and stars respond to Whittingdale
The stars of Derry Girls have hit back after a leading UK Government minister said that the hit comedy was a great example of "Britishness". Its creator Lisa McGee, hailing from Derry herself, said she "can't be dealing" with the show being called "distinctively British".
Lauren Harte, Belfast Live, 17th September 2021Government plans "distinctively British" TV requirement
Media minister John Whittingdale was mocked online for listing Derry Girls, a sitcom set during the Northern Irish troubles of the 1990s, among his examples of 'clearly British' shows .
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 16th September 2021How sitcoms got less white, less male, and funnier
In the Nineties, British sitcoms hit a dead end. Now, they're where our most exciting and original TV happens.
Tom Nicholson, Esquire, 20th July 2021Louisa Harland interview
Thoughtful and reserved, Louisa Harland is the antithesis of the kooky Orla McCool whom she plays in hit show Derry Girls. The Dublin actor talks about how her character has unintentionally raised awareness for autism and the challenges of being funny for a living.
Belfast Telegraph, 13th June 2021How the Irish sitcom took over telly
The Emerald Isle has been making the world laugh for forever, but a recent wave of comedies have found a new level of success. Ellie Harrison meets the stars behind them, including Sharon Horgan and Domhnall Gleeson, to find out why Ireland does dark humour best.
Ellie Harrison, The Independent, 12th April 2021Derry Girls Series 3 to film this year says Coughlan
A third season of the show was announced in April 2019, with filming intended to begin the following spring. However, production was delayed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, Coughlan, who plays Claire in the comedy series, has confirmed that the show will film later this year.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 21st February 2021Fleabag was great, but BAFTA needs to recognise others
Another BAFTA trophy for Phoebe Waller-Bridge would feel like an accessory. For anyone else, it could shape their future.
Beth Webb, NME, 29th July 2020Derry Girls writer reveals plans for a movie
The Channel 4 sitcom's creator has said she has an idea for Derry Girls on the big screen.
Radio Times, 21st July 2020Derry Girls season 2 removed from Netflix after 4 days
The second series of sitcom Derry Girls has been removed from Netflix UK four days after it first appeared on the service.
Adam White, The Independent, 14th July 2020