'Those nuns!' — Martin Scorsese is a Derry Girls fan

Writer Lisa McGee and Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney are only thrilled that the director is watching the comedy series

The cast of the sitcom, Derry Girls.

At this stage, it seems we’re all massive fans of the iconic Derry Girls, but the sitcom has just received the seal of approval from none other than American film director, producer, screenwriter and actor, Martin Scorsese.

The 80-year-old revealed that he has been watching the show — and the internet can’t get enough.