Derry Girls' Siobhán McSweeney is sick of Stanley Tucci! 😂 | Dish Podcast | Waitrose

Siobhán McSweeney always wanted to be an actor but her parents wanted her to be a teacher. Siobhán’s big break came in 2018 when she was chosen to play Sister Michael in Derry Girls. The show was a huge hit and Siobhán won a BAFTA for her performance in 2023.

Now a big star of the small screen, you can catch her presenting The Great Pottery Throwdown on Channel 4 and starring in the Disney+ comedy series Extraordinary.

As it’s Easter, Nick pops a bottle of Waitrose Champagne Blanc de Noirs and Angela prepares a feast: Slow-roast lamb shoulder with beer and carrots, potatoes dauphinoise and purple sprouting broccoli with anchovies, garlic and lemon, all delicious recipes from Julius Roberts.


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[lorenzo.ramani]

I actually have no clue who any of these guests are because I‘m from Austria, but they are just such lovely and charismatic hosts and all the guests are also so funny and amazing that I really enjoy watching strangers eating and having a chat with literally zero context 😂♥️

[kataszamel]

The Dish logo being perfectly on the plant pot when the camera cuts to Siobhán is so satisfying.

[sidigitalanimation]

I love when the crew laugh too at what happens. Really makes it feel like EVERYONE is having a fun time.

[roberths]

Her comment about her coming from a working class family and her parents trying to encourage her to get a stable job highlights exactly why so many people in ‘The Arts’ are from wealthy families: they have the financial security to encourage their children to go down any path!

[amberinezaki]

"Dump the f*cker!" Love the straight talking Irish humour!

[TheNinga]

I’m from a rural American town and I have limited knowledge of most of the guests on this podcast but it’s incredible and I watch every piece of content they put out

[intrawovenarts]

Angela's laughs in this one are so full and hysterical, it's everything 😅💗

[CC-zfyv]

They should have Siobhan & Stanley on an episode together!

[KryCaNe]

Why not have more episodes in full? This is a brilliant podcast, easily my favourite.

[DeliaLee]

So many things to love about this podcast and this episode in particular. It's so real - Angela cleaning her shirt with a napkin, Siobhan with the napkin as a bib and as always amazing and funny and interesting conversation.

[apaulatinamente]

21:40 the character was so perfectly casted!!! sister michael 100% felt like she came out of the womb wearing a wimple

[watergirl]

Already listened to the podcast but had to come watch the video version too because she was such a delighful guest. Thank you for offering both formats!

[Becausing]

I could listen to Angela laugh ALL DAY.

[TheMakeupChair]

She’s just the coolest person, love her!!

[cmcull]

Sister George Michael was my favorite character on the show Derry Girls. And there were so many great characters. Kudos to all of them; that series was outstanding.

[thomascurry]

I'm a huge fan of Siobhan McSweeney from her Derry Girls days! She's one of the few celebrities I would ever want to meet!

[marvingaye]

I love that @10:18 Angela calls Nick “Neil” because that’s her husband; I think it shows she respects and cares for Nick 🥰

[zenden]

Listened to this yesterday while cooking dinner, had to come here to watch it this morning because I absolutely loved this one and love Siobhán she is brilliant ❤

[IDGAF_AboutYourLuckyCharms_]

So excited you have her on she’s sooo funny!! Loved her as Sister Michael! They need to do a second series of Derry Girls where they look at all the girls and James life now as adults.

[KryCaNe]

I checked out Siobhán McSweeney’s BAFTA speech and now anytime I’m in need of something uplifting I watch it.

Wonderful episode to all involved.