2018 - 2022
Derry Girls follows five teenagers navigating adolescence in Derry, Northern Ireland during the final years of The Troubles in the 1990s. Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle, and Michelle's English cousin James attend Our Lady Immaculate College, a Catholic girls' school, while dealing with typical teenage problems against the backdrop of political conflict. Created by Lisa McGee and inspired by her own experiences, the series balances comedy with poignant moments about growing up during a turbulent period. The show became Channel 4's most successful comedy since Father Ted, celebrated for its authentic portrayal of Northern Irish culture and universal coming-of-age themes.