Derry Girls renewed for third season

Channel 4’s hit comedy Derry Girls has been renewed for a third season, the network announced this morning.

That might be the end for series 2 of #DerryGirls, but don’t worry it will be returning for series 3! @LisaMMcGee @SaoirseJackson @nicolacoughlan @louisa_harland @JamieLeeOD @Djllewellyn ⁣ pic.twitter.com/yhyOaCIIQh

— Channel 4 (@Channel4) April 9, 2019

The show, which began airing in January 2018, tells the story of five Derry teens living in the mid-nineties. Audiences have seen main characters Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle and James though the hilarity and hardships of teenage-hood and the Troubles, from coming out to bombs planted on bridges to Take That concerts. The season two finale aired last night to great acclaim from fans and critics alike.

Said writer Lisa McGee of the renewal announcement, "I love writing this show and I'm so thrilled to be able to continue the Derry Girls story, thank you Channel 4, Erin and the eejits live to fight another day!"

The show's stars have taken to social media to express their joy in the wake of the finale's smashing success and Channel 4's decision to renew, including Nicola Coughlan, who plays "wee lesbian" Clare.

You didn’t think we’d leave you that easy did you?#DerryGirls SERIES 3 IS HAPPENING
MOTHAFUCKAS!!!
❤️ pic.twitter.com/Tlwr2KSEV3

— Nicola Coughlan (@nicolacoughlan) April 9, 2019

In its home of Northern Ireland, Derry Girls was declared the most-watched series in recorded history just over a month after it premiered, reaching 54% of Northern Irish television viewers and becoming the most prominent comedy show in all of the UK since 2004.

The program has since become a worldwide phenomenon, charming viewers with its singular humour and trademark nostalgia. Season one is available on Netflix around the globe.

There is no release date for season three as of yet, but while you wait, why not stream the first two all over again on Channel 4? Or, better yet, check out our interview with Sister Michael herself, Siobhán McSweeney, in our Best of Ireland issue, out now.