Siobhán McSweeney: British 'have to look to a comedy' to learn about Northern Ireland

The Cork actress believes Derry Girls is like a 'free education' about the recent history of Northern Ireland
Fr Peter and Sister Michael in Derry Girls

Fr Peter and Sister Michael in Derry Girls

Siobhán McSweeney, best known as Sister Michael on Derry Girls, says the beloved sitcom is educating people in Britain about Northern Ireland. 

Speaking after the show's final episode focused on the Good Friday Agreement, she said it was "powerful" that the show educated British people through comedy.

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