Derry Girls creator talks new Netflix show How to Get to Heaven from Belfast: “You can’t separate us from what’s happened here”

Lisa McGee’s popular show, Derry Girls, which is set during a difficult time in Northern Ireland and follows a group of teenage friends, resonated with audiences because of its realistic and funny portrayal of everyday conversations between family and friends. McGee says she drew heavily from her own life experiences when writing her new series, also about a close-knit group who playfully argue with each other.