Derry Girls

Lisa McGee's acutely observed yet rip-roaringly funny sitcom set against the backdrop of the Troubles wraps up what has been a terrific second season. It is November 1995 and the entire community is anticipating a visit from Potus-with-the-most Bill Clinton. For the girls, it's an excuse to try to become BFFs with Chelsea. For shady shopkeep Dennis, it's a pretext to flog off-colour Yank tat. And for Granda Joe, it's a chance to settle an old score with Uncle Colm dating back more than 30 years.

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Teacher's pet Jenny has decided to ruin the annual Lady Immaculate formal by giving it a naff 50s prom theme, which means the girls have to find dresses and dates. Meanwhile, the arrival of a new student (Aoife Hinds, daughter of actor Ciarán) upends the social order. Joyous comedy, with a note of poignancy.

The laugh-a-second Northern Irish comedy continues as the Quinn family attend a wedding. Naturally, Aunt Sarah provokes ire by wearing a white dress, while Uncle Colm rambles to anyone who will listen and even those who won't. Worse is to come, when Michelle suggests that the girls try some "silly scones".

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