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Derry Girls. Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions
Jamie-Lee O'Donnell

Jamie-Lee O'Donnell

  • Northern Irish
  • Actor

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Jamie-Lee O'Donnell: 'The future of Derry is positive'

"I knew it was something special. The scripts were unbelievable, I was laughing out loud reading them".

Emily Baker, i Newspaper, 18th May 2022

Derry 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 2022

The 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 2022

Jamie-Lee O'Donnell: 'I'm proud to be working class'

The star of the hit Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls talks anxiety, abortion and overzealous fans.

Georgina Roberts, The Times, 17th May 2022

Jamie-Lee O'Donnell and Saoirse-Monica Jackson interview

"What Lisa McGee has done is change the path for all Derry girls going forward".

Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 17th April 2022

Jamie Lee O'Donnell praised for pointing out "misogynistic" question on talk show

Late Late Show viewers have been praising actress Jamie Lee O'Donnell for calling out a sexist question live on air.

Katy Brennan, JOE, 16th April 2022

Derry Girls Series 3 review

Lisa McGee's electric depiction of adolescent monomania is back for one last time.

Nick Hilton, The Independent, 12th April 2022

Derry Girls, Channel 4, review

A break-in, a Hollywood star and plenty of 90s nostalgia.

Ed Power, i Newspaper, 12th April 2022

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.

Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 12th April 2022

The 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

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