The creator of Derry Girls was left reeling after the hit TV comedy show was mentioned in a UK parliament debate.
Former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Julian Smith referenced the “brilliant Derry Girls finale” during a second reading of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
The final episode of Derry Girls, which aired last week, is set in 1998 and focuses on the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
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In a short clip from his speech, Mr Smith said: "The lead character Erin’s monologue on coming of age in Northern Ireland, was set to clips of Bloody Sunday and more importantly David Cameron’s apology.
"A clear modern reflection of the importance of that acknowledgement of the past."
Sharing the clip on social media, talented Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee described the moment as "mind blowing".
And many fans took to the comments to praise Lisa on how educational the show has been on topics such as the Troubles.
One person wrote: "Many of us in England are better educated on the whole thing because of you and Derry Girls."
Another agreed, saying: "I learnt more about how the people of NI felt about the Troubles and the Peace Agreement from your show than I ever did at the time in the news or at School. Incredible."
And a third wrote: "Mentioned in Parliament, now “Derry Girls” will be on parliamentary record forever. Congratulations and thank you for a brilliant series."
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