Why ‘Derry Girls’ has become an international cult hit

The Irish teen comedy “Derry Girls” ended its run on UK TV this week. But it has special significance for women who grew up in Northern Ireland in the ’90s, a period of conflict between Catholics and Protestants often known as The Troubles. Rebecca Rosman has the story of why the show is resonating in Northern Ireland and around the world.

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