Nicola Coughlan, who plays Clare Devlin in Derry Girls, has announced that the third season of the acclaimed series is being filmed this year.

"...and I cannae bloody wait," she added.

Coughlan shared the news on Twitter, in response to a fan who wrote: "I hope you get to make #Series3 of #DerryGirls this year. It always puts a smile on my face and I hope to see Derry soon."

The actress, who was tipped as one of the Hot Press 'Hot For 2021' TV & Film Talent, went on to acknowledge that "Covid has pushed back filming several times which has been so shite" – before noting that "honestly the storylines in this series are the best we've ever done so I can't tell you how worth it the wait will have been."

Over Christmas, Coughlan shot to further international fame in Bridgerton – playing Penelope Featherington. Last month, it was revealed that the series, set in Regency era London, will return for a second season.

Revisit our recent Mad Hatter Q&A with Nicola Coughlan here.