On a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show, the popular chat show welcomed two special guests from the hit TV series Derry Girls – Nicola Coughlan and Siobhán McSweeney. The talented actresses joined Norton in a lively conversation that had the audience in stitches.
During the interview, Norton complimented Coughlan and McSweeney on their impeccable accents in the show. Coughlan revealed that there is a wide range of accents in Derry Girls, and the cast had to work hard to perfect them. When preparing for her role, Coughlan turned to pop star Nadine from Girls Aloud, who has a distinct Derry accent. She also mentioned an infamous incident in the early 90s where Nadine lied about her age on camera, which became a significant pop culture moment in Ireland.
The conversation took a hilarious turn when Coughlan mentioned that Nadine’s untruthful on-camera interview was on YouTube and highly entertaining. The entire panel, including Norton and McSweeney, couldn’t help but laugh at the memory.
The laughter continued as McSweeney shared her own awkward audition experience. She revealed that she performed a prepared speech, assuming that the panel wanted to hear it. However, they were taken aback by her sudden delivery, but luckily, McSweeney still landed the role.
Switching gears, Norton asked the Derry Girls stars about their experience as actors. McSweeney admitted that she found the transition to acting quite weird and still does. She shared an amusing anecdote about her nervous breakdown during a celebrity version of Bake Off, which led to her being offered a spot on a pottery show. Coughlan chimed in, mentioning that the Bake Off tent is incredibly intense, and she even cried over a cake. The audience erupted in laughter, understanding the absurdity of crying over a baked good.
As the conversation lightened, the focus shifted to an interesting cake decorating challenge. Norton presented a picture of Coughlan’s cake called “Irish Camping Holiday,” which featured intricate details like an ocean, grass, and sand. The top of the cake featured a tent. McSweeney’s response to the color of the tent, brown, was met with amusement and confusion, resulting in infectious laughter.
To add to the cake challenge segment, Norton shared a cake made by another guest, Alan, which turned out to be an amusing mishap. The cake, which was intended to be a “rainbow dream cake,” looked like Alan had fallen off a ladder. This unexpected twist had the entire studio laughing at the failed baking endeavor.
The good-natured banter continued as Norton cheekily mentioned that the crew usually indulges in the cakes made by the guests. However, Coughlan was proud to reveal that her cake remained intact, unlike the others that were quickly devoured.
The episode of The Graham Norton Show featuring Nicola Coughlan and Siobhán McSweeney was a delightful mix of laughter, entertaining stories, and a good-natured cake challenge. The chemistry and camaraderie between Norton and the guests made for an enjoyable viewing experience. Without a doubt, this talk show episode left the audience and viewers at home thoroughly entertained.
