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We were all glued to Lisa McGee’s new series, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast. The new drama follows three friends who are forced to come back together after the tragic death of their childhood pal. The series dropped on Netflix on the 12th of February and quickly became one of the most-watched shows … Continued
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Caoilfhionn Dunne is no stranger to a buzzy TV show from Love/Hate to Industry. She’s now one of the stars of Lisa McGee’s new show, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast. And of course, she tells us that the idea of working with the woman herself was one of the reasons she jumped at … Continued
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We have had a gaping hole in our hearts since Derry Girls ended. And while we’re loving seeing the cast branch out and take over the world, we’re missing Lisa McGee’s signature wit. Thankfully we won’t have to miss it for too long as she has a brand new show in the works. How to … Continued
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Derry Girls is one of our favourite TV shows. We still quote it all the time, it made us laugh and it even made us cry. Yes, it wasn’t just a comedy, it also highlighted some serious issues, especially in regards the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Now, the creator Lisa McGee has been awarded the … Continued
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Channel 4’s hit comedy Derry Girls ended last year. But it lives on for writer Lisa McGee after she was sent a sweet keepsake from the show. Taking to Twitter the writer showed off the gift she was sent by production company Hat Trick. Sharing how they sent her a school uniform from the show. … Continued
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It’s been quite the whirlwind few weeks for Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee after she recently picked up a BAFTA for herself at the Television Craft Awards. Yes, the Derry woman took home the award for best writer in the Comedy category and we couldn’t be prouder of her! She wasn’t the only winner from … Continued
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Congratulations are in order for Lisa McGee, the mind behind Derry Girls. The Derry woman picked up a BAFTA over the weekend in the Writer: Comedy category at Sunday’s awards event at The Brewery in London. The Bafta Television Craft Awards are held separately from the main BAFTA film and TV awards which will take … Continued
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Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee has just made history after being the first woman to be awarded the Freedom of Derry. The Irish screenwriter won international praise for the hit show and attended a short ceremony with her parents, husband and two sons to receive the honorary award. The award was proposed by Social Democratic … Continued
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Writer Lisa McGee is well used to making history, with her hit show Derry Girls becoming the most watched show in Northern Ireland since records began in 2002. And now she done it one again, making history as the first woman to be nominated for the Freedom of the Derry City. SDLP Councillor Martin Reilly … Continued
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Channel 4’s hit comedy Derry Girls came to an end last week after three seasons. While fans absolutely adored the final episodes, it’s bittersweet and many are still sad at having to say goodbye to their favourite series. But we might not have to say farewell just yet as the show’s writer and creator Lisa … Continued