If you’re a fan of Derry Girls, you’ll be well acquainted with the talent that is Lisa McGee.

The playwright and screenwriter – whose most recent works include Channel 5’s The Deceived and the upcoming third and final season of Derry Girls – has made a name for herself thanks to her intelligent comedy and flawed but well-rounded characters.

As such, we’re always excited to hear McGee’s name attached to another series – so when we heard she was writing a new role for fellow Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson in a new BBC project, it’s safe to say we were very intrigued.

Skint: Derry Girls’ Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Lisa McGee have teamed up for a new BBC show