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05th Jan 2018

Here’s how to watch the first episode of Derry Girls if you missed it last night

Dave Hanratty

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There’s been a huge response to Channel 4’s new Irish comedy vehicle…

The first episode of Derry Girls – which boasts Tommy Tiernan among its ranks – premiered on Thursday evening, proving a massive hit on social media.

With everyone from Girls Aloud sensation Nadine Coyle…

… to Republic of Ireland winger James McClean…

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… suitably intrigued and impressed, you’re probably wondering what all the fuss is about if you missed out on last night’s antics.

Well speculate no more, because you can now watch the first episode for free on the Channel 4 on-demand player.

Check it out by clicking right here and you’ll be swept away to mid-’90s Derry and all the black comedy sitcom heroics that take place within it…

Clip via Channel 4

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