Liam Neeson was a surprise addition to the cast of Derry Girls as the comedy returned for its third and final series last night.
The Hollywood veteran appeared in the first episode in the role of Chief Constable Byers, a local policeman who interrogated the gang after they got into trouble while awaiting their GCSE results.
The involvement of Neeson, who hails from Ballymena in Northern Ireland, had been kept as a complete surprise for viewers before the episode was broadcast.
"I was delighted to be able to play a wee part of the final series of Derry Girls," he said of his part. "I'm a huge fan of the series, the talented Lisa McGee's incredible writing and the superb ensemble cast.
"It's such a unique and special show with real heart and amazing to see the lives of ordinary, funny people living in Northern Ireland during The Troubles played out in a Channel 4 comedy.
"It was lovely to be back filming there and having fun with them all."
The final series of Derry Girls continues Tuesday nights on Channel 4.
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