fans rejoice: the wait for new episodes is almost over.Â
After a long three years, the hit comedy about five teens growing up in Ireland in the 1990s, will be back on our screens next week.
Fans are sure to be looking forward to finding out what Erin, Orla, Michelle, Clare, and the wee English fella have been up to since the second season.
So when is the first episode out, who’s in the cast – and is there a trailer we can watch in the meantime?
When does Derry Girls series 3 start?
Derry Girls series 3 will start on Channel 4 on Tuesday, April 12, at 9.15pm.
The episode will be available to watch soon after on All 4.Â
Who is in the cast of series 3?
Fans of Derry Girls will be delighted to hear that the whole gang is back for the third season.
Saoirse-Monica Jackson is back as Erin Quinn, and Louisa Harland will return as Orla McCool.
Jamie-Lee O’Donnell is back as feisty Michelle Mallon—who is sure to antagonize her cousin James Maguire (played by Dylan Llewellyn) for another season.
Siobhán McSweeney, who recently starred in Holding, is also back as Sister Michael.
Bridgerton fans will be excited to see Nicola Coughlan back as Clare Devlin. However, due to Coughlan’s scheduling conflicts, her .
Coughlan told the press that: ‘They had to cut down my role somewhat, which was hard. But I think, you know, the fans of the show are going to be happy.’
What will happen in series 3?
A press release for the third season says that in series three, ‘viewers will see that while Northern Ireland is growing up this gang of eejits certainly aren’t anytime soon.
‘While there’s hope in the air that The Troubles may finally be over, their troubles are only just getting started as they get ever closer to “adulthood”.’
Sounds amazing!
Is there a trailer for series 3?
The series 3 was aptly released on St Patrick’s Day, March 17.
You can watch it below.
Derry Girls series 3 will air on Channel 4 on Tuesday, April 12, at 9.15pm.
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