However, she told\u00a0RadioTimes.com<\/a> and other press that the two high-profile projects caused a chaotic work schedule, as she had to race to finish her Penelope Featherington scenes before starting work on Derry Girls just two days later.<\/p>\n Asked if it was emotional signing off in the last ever episode of Derry Girls, Coughlan said: \u201cI think, because it was filming in COVID and it was really stressful, I don\u2019t know that we really processed it.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was weird. I think it\u2019s a show that now it really feels like it belongs to the fans, if that make sense.\u201d<\/p>\n She continued: \u201cIt felt like a blur because I wrapped Bridgerton on a Friday morning \u2013 [production company] Shondaland were really kind to me and compacted all my final [scenes] \u2013 and it was heavy going because it was all the big stuff for Penelope.<\/p>\n \u201cWrapped on a Friday morning, flew on the Saturday, costume and makeup on the Sunday and into set with Derry Girls on a Monday. So my head was fried.<\/p>\n Coughlan added: \u201cBut yeah, Shondaland, I\u2019m eternally grateful that they kind of made that work and made it happen. The experience was a blur, but the scripts are great. They\u2019re always great.\u201d<\/p>\n Additional reporting by Lauren Morris.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Bridgerton seasons 1-2 are available to stream now. Check out more of our Drama<\/a> coverage or visit our TV Guide<\/a> to see what\u2019s on tonight.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, l<\/strong>isten to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a> with Jane Garvey.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n By David Craig Published: Saturday, 26 March 2022 at 12:00 am Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan has described shooting the final episodes of the acclaimed sitcom as a \u201creally stressful\u201d experience, which faced both COVID-19 restrictions and scheduling challenges. 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