Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee pictured at the Derry Girls mural in Derry. (Image: Lorcan Doherty / PressEye) × Group 28 Stay on top of the headlines from Belfast and beyond by signing up for FREE email alerts Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up No thanks, close We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice Lisa McGee has been named the Best
comedy Writer at the BAFTA Television Craft Awards 2023. The awards, held in
London on Sunday, celebrate the very best behind-the-scenes television talent of 2022. The Derry Girls writer and creator took the top award in the comedy category for her work on the final series of the hit Channel 4 show. Read more: Derry Girls writer calls for public support for BAFTA TV vote Derry Girl's production company Hat Trick took to
Social Media to congratulate the Derry native. They said: "Massive congratulations are in order for the incredible Lisa McGee for winning the Comedy Writer category at the BAFTA Craft Awards this weekend! The cast of Derry Girls in the final episode "We are so proud." The series is also nominated for three BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises this year. They are up for: Best Scripted Comedy Female Performance in a Comedy Programme (Siobhán McSweeney) P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award (series finale) The Awards, hosted by Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, take place on Sunday, May 14. The P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award is the only Bafta decided by public vote and ou can vote for BAFTA’s Memorable TV Moment Award here: https://publicvote.bafta.org/po-cruises-memorable-moment READ NEXT: Derry man on meeting a former US President during a trip to the shops New RTE series highlights Derry Foyle Search and Rescue heroes Inside five-bedroom period home on the market for £350K with stunning beach views Popular Derry food venue celebrates 10 years in business To get the latest
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