Nicola Coughlan on Bridgerton: 'I love how romantic those scenes feel' 

As Nicola Coughlan's character moves centre-stage in series three of Bridgerton, she tells Esther McCarthy how her Derry Girls breakthrough led to the role in the steamy period drama 

Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in the new series of Bridgerton.

 Irish actress Nicola Coughlan is about to become front and centre of one of the biggest TV shows on the planet. Series three of Bridgerton centres on Penelope Featherington’s determination to find a hubby, having given up on her long-held crush on her friend Colin Bridgerton.

The shy Penelope’s early efforts to flirt fail spectacularly - but as Colin helps his pal gain confidence, they have to decide whether they make the leap from friends to lovers. Are we about to witness the most romantic Bridgerton series yet?