BEFORE THE SECOND episode of Derry Girls had even aired, Channel 4 announced that first episode was the network’s biggest comedy series launch in nearly 5 years.
2.5 million people watched the first episode of Derry Girls within a week of its release, and there’s no doubt many more will be catching up with it on All 4 in the coming weeks to see what all the fuss is about.
As a result of all of this success, the show has been renewed for a second series, with six more 30 minute episodes on the way.
The show’s writer Lisa McGee said:
I’m absolutely delighted. Derry Girls is such a special project for me and it means so much that the audience have taken to Erin and the gang so warmly. I can’t wait to start writing series two.
The Director of Programmes at Channel 4 was just as pleased with the reception:
Fans on Twitter have just one simple request for the new series. Make the episodes longer!
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Of course last night we had another new episode, and it was just as brilliant as the first.
Once again, Michelle stole the show.
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And a notice board… But we’ll try not to spoil too much in case you missed it.
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The fact that Lisa McGee hasn’t begun to write series two suggests that we’re probably going to be waiting a while to see the Derry Girls on our screens again, so we best savour every moment of the show for the next few weeks.
