Derry Girls

Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee unveils new comedy thriller ‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast’ – with excited fans saying it’s a ‘grown up version of hit show’

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The creator of Derry Girls has confirmed the details of her new upcoming series. Writer Lisa McGee, 43, from Londonderry, has started production on her new show How to Get to Heaven From Belfast. The comedy-thriller will star Roísín Gallagher, Sinéad Keenan and Caoilfhionn Dunne as three childhood friends who are brought together over the death of a … Read more

Netflix given more than £32 million tax break for making racy costume drama Bridgerton in Britain

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By Caroline Reid Published: 00:24 BST, 30 June 2024 | Updated: 00:53 BST, 30 June 2024 Netflix has been handed more than £32 million of taxpayers’ cash to make racy costume drama Bridgerton in Britain. The show, based on books by American author Julia Quinn, has been one of the most successful ever shows on … Read more