Special extended Derry Girls episode to air after season finale this May

It's set a year in the future 🤩

Author: Emma DicksonPublished 1st May 2022
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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