Special extended Derry Girls episode to air after season finale this May
It's set a year in the future 🤩
Last updated 1st May 2022
The third and final series of Derry Girls is rapidly coming to an end, but fans can rejoice over the news that a special extra episode is on the very way soon.
The extended instalment, which is set to air in the same week as the show’s finale, is set a year into the future and depicts a key moment in Northern Irish history — the Good Friday Agreement vote.
It will pick up one year after the events of the third series, as the gang prepare for their final year of school.
You can watch the special episode, titled The Agreement, on 17th May at 9pm on Channel 4.
In a statement, Channel 4 said: "For this special instalment we return to Derry one year later as the gang prepare for their final year of school.
“It's the week of the referendum on the Good Friday Agreement and its timing couldn't be any worse as the highlight of the year, Erin and Orla's joint 18th birthday party, threatens to be overshadowed.
“While the family try to get their heads around the possible outcomes of the vote, the gang realise that they may not be ready for what the future holds."
Speaking to the British Comedy Guide, the show’s creator/writer Lisa McGee said: “Like all the very best 90s bands, I couldn't resist ending our farewell tour with an encore for our loyal fans.
“I'm delighted to say we'll be returning for one extended special - airing in the same week as our final episode. The special deals with the historic and momentous Good Friday Agreement vote, which coincides with the gang's coming of age, they enter adulthood just as Northern Ireland embarks on a new future.
“I'm so proud of this show and of our incredible cast and crew and everything we've achieved over the past 5 years.
“Derry people aren't great at saying goodbye so I will instead use one of our native expressions "That's us away now".
There are many reasons to love Derry Girls, from the hilarious one-liners to the colourful fashion and loveable characters.
Filled with nostalgia and charm, Derry Girls also offers audiences an incredible soundtrack.
90s icons The Corrs, Salt-N-Pepa, TLC, Take That and Kylie Minogue are also featured heavily an entire generation back to a ‘simpler’ time.
We’ve pieced together your ultimate Derry Girls playlist so you can rave all day long 🙌
Fatboy Slim - Right Here, Right Now
Fatboy Slim - Gangster Trippin
The Mavericks - Dance The Night Away
Robbie Williams - Angels
Beastie Boys - Body Movin' (Fatboy Slim Mix)
Fatboy Slim - Rockafeller Skank
Aslan - Crazy World
Rod Stewart - You're In My Heart
The Undertones - Teenage Kicks
Donna Summer - I Feel Love
Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On
Stiff Little Fingers - Alternative Ulster
Peter Andre - Mysterious Girl
CHIC - Le Freak
Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
Fugees - Ready or Not
Sixpence None The Richer - Kiss Me
Will Smith - Men In Black
Smash Mouth - Walkin' On The Sun
Vengaboys - We like to Party!
B*Witched - Rollercoaster
The Prodigy - Breathe
The Beautiful South - Perfect 10
Ash - A Life Less Ordinary
Blue Boy - Remember Me
Urban Cookie Collective - Feels like heaven
Fatboy Slim - Praise You
Robert Miles - Children
Bizarre Inc. feat. Angie Brown - I'm Gonna Get You
björk - it's oh so quiet
The Cranberries - Dreams
Salt-N-Pepa - Push It
The Undertones - Teenage Kicks
The Corrs - What Can I Do
Underworld - Born Slippy
TLC - Waterfalls
Corona - The Rhythm of the Night
Chesney Hawkes - The One and Only
M People - Search For The Hero
Elastica - Connection
Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby
Ace of Base - All That She Wants
GALA - Freed from desire
R.E.M. - Losing My Religion
EMF - Unbelievable
Spice Girls - Wannabe
Blur - Girls And Boys
Flogging Molly - Devils Dance Floor
Boyzone - So Good
Enya - Caribbean Blue
The Cranberries - Ode to My Family
Take That - Sure
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Take That - Sure
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Take That - Sure
The Corrs - Toss the Feathers
Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough
Kylie Minogue - A Better The Devil You Know
Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy
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Supergrass - Alright
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