Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee is returning with the new comedy-drama How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, to be produced by Channel 4.
"I've wanted to make a comedy thriller set in Northern Ireland for such a long time," said McGee."I cannot wait to share these flawed funny women with everyone."Channel 4 Head of Comedy Charlie Perkins said,"We couldn't be prouder that Channel 4 feels like this extraordinary show's spiritual home.
"was Channel 4's most popular comedy show in recent years. Spotlighting the lives of four teenage Northern Irish girls towards the end of The Troubles, it won critical acclaim for its hilarity combined with a light-touch approach to serious topics. The comedy won three BAFTAs for its final season, including one for McGee and one for Best Scripted Comedy.
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