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07 Mar 2026

Derry Girls nomination: International Emmy Awards to be announced tonight

Derry Girls brings home Bafta for scripted comedy

Winners will be announced tonight, Monday 20 November at a gala in New York City.

The Derry Girls production team will learn tonight if it has won Best Comedy at the 2023 International Emmy Awards.

Winners will be announced tonight, Monday 20 November at a gala in New York City.

Season three of the hit Channel 4 show will compete against Argentinian show El Encargado, season two of French show Le Flambeau and Indian show Vir Das: Landing

When the nod was announced in September, Derry Girls writer and creator Lisa McGee shared a brief comment on X expressing her delight.

Posting on the social media formerly Twitter, Lisa said she was 'buzzing with our nomination'.

International Academy President & CEO Bruce Paisner said:

“The International Emmy® competition is the pinnacle for recognizing excellence in television around the world,”

“We look forward to gathering the international television community in New York City in November to recognize these outstanding programs and performances on our global stage.”

Derry Girls joins nominees from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Portugal, Qatar, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

All Nominees convened in New York at The International Emmy World Television Festival for Nominee Panels & Presentations and special events, from 17 to 19 November.

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