Lisa McGee
- Northern Irish
- Writer and executive producer
Press clippings Page 4
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.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 12th April 2022Derry Girls Series 3 review
Lisa McGee's electric depiction of adolescent monomania is back for one last time.
Nick Hilton, The Independent, 12th April 2022Inside the "epic" final series of Derry Girls: "It's been magic"
School's out! We meet the cast of Channel 4's hit sitcom as they prepare to graduate.
Elizabeth Aubrey, NME, 7th April 2022Lisa McGee: 'Writing Derry Girls, I've realised I really like teenagers'
Lisa McGee on the final series of Derry Girls, the end of innocence and her memories of Northern Ireland in the 1990s.
Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 3rd April 2022Derry Girls tribute in The Simpsons like 'papal blessing'
Hit TV comedy Derry Girls has received what is widely regarded as one of pop culture's greatest accolades - a hat-tip from the creators of The Simpsons.
BBC, 21st March 2022Lisa McGee interview
The writer wowed the world with her sitcom about five working-class kids. Now she's tackling poverty in a series of monologues for the BBC. She talks about the childhood that inspired her, the breaks that got her into TV - and the barriers that keep so many out.
Zoe Williams, The Guardian, 14th March 2022Derry 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 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 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 2020