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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.

  • JustWatch Streaming rank this week: 446

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Derry Girls' bonus episode was the perfect end to a perfect show

The extended special captured the beating heart of Lisa McGee's beloved comedy series.

Leona O'Neill, Radio Times, 18th May 2022

The Derry Girls finale review

Sublime television - poignant, political and properly funny.

Adrian Lobb, The Big Issue, 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

Derry Girls boss reveals James storyline that had to be cut

"There's so many [storylines that got axed], I could write a book!"

Stephanie Chase and Tilly Pearce, Digital Spy, 17th May 2022

Lisa McGee: 'It's like a death. It's sad - but I have to create new people now'

The writer of the hit Channel 4 comedy on the end of the series and the fragility of the peace deal.

Alice Jones, The Times, 17th May 2022

Saying goodbye to Derry Girls feels like losing a friend

I cried watching the last episode of Derry Girls.

Katy Harrington, Refinery 29, 16th May 2022

Where are the new classic sitcoms?

When The One Show recently ran a poll to find the best-loved BBC shows ever, half of the top programmes were sitcoms - but none was launched within the last 15 years. So where are the future classics?

Ian Youngs, BBC, 14th May 2022

Best British TV comedies of the last 15 years

Den of Geek's contributors and readers choose the best of the best British TV comedies from the past 15 years.

Louisa Mellor, Rosie Fletcher, Elizabeth Donoghue, Jamie Andrew and Juliette Harrisson, Den Of Geek, 13th May 2022

Derry Girls announce extended special finale

Channel 4 has announced it is to broadcast an extended length special finale episode of Derry Girls after the conclusion of Series 3 proper in mid-May.

British Comedy Guide, 29th April 2022

Derry Girls fans furious after schedule change

After airing the previous two episodes at 9.15pm for the last two Tuesdays, fans were scratching their heads at Channel 4's decision to move the timeslot to 9pm.

Oliver Grady, The Sun, 26th April 2022

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