New Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls got off to a great start last night.

The series following the lives of teenagers during the Troubles and written by Lisa McGee notched up viewing figures of 1.6 million, which is very impressive for its slot. The comedy also got very positive reviews from both professional critics and fans on social media.

The Telegraph praised it "as much a black comedy about the Troubles as a teenage nostalgia fest."

iNews said: "This opening episode is peppered with jokes about the conflict – and more often than not they hit the mark." 

The Times called it “An Inbetweeners for clever girls”.

Viewers praised its relatability. @Barrabest tweeted: "I’m loving 'Derry Girls' on @Channel4. Local writer @LisaMMcGee has done a great job....so she has! #DerryGirls."

@megnogg tweeted: "Derry Girls is achieving the impossible and making me miss the convent so much and we're fifteen minutes in."

Others suggested it was the best sitcom since Father Ted and much funnier than Mrs Brown's Boys.

Read our review here.