Talking Derry Girls

The 2022 Irish Podcast Awards was a memorable evening. The Talking Derry Girls won the Gold, Arts and Culture award. For once lost for words Jeanie and Pauline took to the stage and the rest of the weekend was a bit of a blur. Luckily Pauline and her trusty recorder were on hand to capture the triumphant return of the award to Derry where we met up with Marie-Louise. With thanks to everyone who has supported, encouraged and listened to our chatter…especially Lisa McGee who's just class. Visit Derry: www.visitderry.com Tourism NI: www.tourismni.com The Walls: thederrywalls.com Ebrington: yourebrington.com UV arts who created the Derry Girls Mural: www.facebook.com/uvartscic/ Ep 18 Tara Lynne O'Neill aka Ma Mary: Click here Ep 16 Richard Moore: Click here Richard's podcast: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/what-about-you/id1537387388 https://www.childrenincrossfire.org Ep 27 Derry Hallowe'en: Click here https://derryhalloween.com/ Ep 29 Paul Mallon aka Dennis: Click here Ep 35 The launch of series 3 event (no spoilers): Click here For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

The late great Douglas Adams decreed the number 42 to be the answer to the ultimate question of life, the Universe and everything… we can't claim that TDG's episode 42 will give you the meaning of life but we will have a crack at answering a question or two - depending of course on who is holding the breadstick.  The Agreement - the finale to the final season, the end of the road… but was it a road paved in yellow? Could the mighty Oz have the answers that help our gang towards a more peaceful, joyful future?  Can anyone ever compete with our devotion to labour saving kitchen gadgets - how many ballot papers would you need to eat to consume a whole politician… and who said it best when he said nothing at all?  Pass the breadstick, the TDG's are going in…  The Agreement: cain.ulster.ac.uk/events/peace/docs/agreement.htm George Mitchell: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpum-6Zu6Aw (from 2020)  John Hume obituary report: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpum-6Zu6Aw David Trimble: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1998/trimble/facts/ David Ervine: www.theguardian.com/politics/2007/jan/09/uk.northernireland David Cameron's (former PM) apology for Bloody Sunday: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-60157409 Pat Bradley: www.derryjournal.com/news/people/pat-bradley-the-life-and-times-of-a-senior-public-servant-3692838 The Protocol: www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-53724381 Punch Magazine: www.irishtimes.com/culture/art-and-design/apes-psychos-alcos-how-british-cartoonists-depict-the-irish-1.3149409 Marian Keyes: www.mariankeyes.com/ Bronagh Gallagher (The Commitment): www.bronaghgallagher.com/ www.imdb.com/name/nm0302345/ Also great story about Bronagh in Ep 1 of Talking Derry Girls.  Siobhan McSweeney on Today programme Radio 4 after the finale of Derry Girls: twitter.com/BBCr4today/status/1527219608771510272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Caroline Magennis - author and academic article on Derry Girls: www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/may/18/derry-girls-troubles-northern-ireland-literature Richard Moore - Children in Crossfire: www.childrenincrossfire.org/ www.childrenincrossfire.org/shop/derry-girls-hope-bracelet/#:~:text=These%20bracelets%20were%20handmade%20by,Children%20in%20Crossfire%20deliver%20together. What about you podcast: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/what-about-you/id1537387388 and all places you get your podcasts.  For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

Halloween in Derry - Now there's a subject the TDG's know a trick or treat about - (have a listen to eps 26 and 27 for the full on Derry at Halloween experience). After recording these episodes in Derry last November the TDG's stayed on in town by special invitation to fulfil their ultimate dream - being extras during the filming! What was their scene? Would they need extra hair, make up and costume overhauls and just how much extra security would Granda Joe need to protect him from Marie-Louise's fangirling? Nothing could prepare them for the scene that lay ahead and the Non Disclosure Agreements signed meant that not a word could pass their lips until now… Fat Boy Slim: www.imdb.com/name/nm1041563/bio Seamus Heaney and nobel prize for literature: www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/seamus-heaney BBC Radio Foyle - Sean Coyle: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Coyle BBC Radio Foyle - Gerry Anderson: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-gerry-anderson-show-bbc-radio-ulster-G7manEcNs82/ (Mr Madstab) Emmett J Scanlan: www.imdb.com/name/nm1631384/ Claire's Dad - David Ireland (Cyrus Avenue): www.imdb.com/name/nm0409854/ royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/cyprus-avenue-film/ Vanessa Ifediora (Laurie - the kiss): www.imdb.com/name/nm9981698/ Finton (Fi Fi - Fin Fin): m.imdb.com/name/nm5245763/filmotype/actor St Augustine's Church of Ireland: www.saintaugustines.co.uk St Columbs Hall: www.saintcolumbshall.com City Walking Tours (Charlene Ep 17 TDGs - Walking the Talk): derrycitytours.com/ Yellow Yard: www.facebook.com/TheYellowYard/ Blinkers: restaurantguru.com/Blinkers-Belfast The Hidden City Cafe: www.facebook.com/hiddencitycafederry/ (owned by Justin who was an EXTRA priest with us in this Episode)  Our very own Halloween specials in Derry - TDGs Ep 26 and 27!  For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

What's 20 years between friends? The TDG's are made painfully aware this week that they are indeed closer in age to the Derry Ma's than to their rebellious offspring. Back to the 70's, to times our girls remember well, all teen angst, teen discos and Teenage Kicks. John Hume is walking the walls, Da Gerry is climbing the walls with hunger and the IRA in their little face hats are stopping anyone from getting anywhere near The Walls with their roadblock on the bridge. Just another day in 70's Derry and - for the tape - the TDG's are loving every single second of it… The John Hume report from TV: youtu.be/K4j6zmWn-V8 Foy Vance: www.foyvance.com/ The Undertones: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Undertones Stiff Little Fingers: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stiff_Little_Fingers Journalist - Peter Taylor: rts.org.uk/article/bedrock-bbc-peter-taylors-steve-hewlett-memorial-lecture cain.ulster.ac.uk/othelem/chron/ch77.htm Peace People 1976: www.peacepeople.com/history/

The TDG's are still coming to terms with all the shocks contained in this week's episode. The language takes an unexpected turn and memories of Donegal bedsharing are revisited.  Can the TDG's ever escape from their own reality, which in the words of Sister Michael is a "very serious condition… they're from Derry". Just how hot are the "ripped" "turf cutting" Donegal farmers and did Erin's Diary give us all the necessary pointers towards this week's BIG highlight…? THE HAUNTING - www.imdb.com/title/tt0171363/ SCOOBIE DOO - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scooby-Doo GORKAHORK,DONEGAL -  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gortahork HOLDING, TV SERIES en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holding_(TV_series) OLWEN FOURÉRÉ -  www.imdb.com/name/nm0288260/ TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE - www.imdb.com/title/tt11755740/ CONLETH HILL - www.imdb.com/name/nm0384152/ CONLETH HILL IN CAR SHARE -  www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy7ays9Ljmc DeLOREAN CAR - www.nmni.com/our-museums/Ulster-Transport-Museum/Things-to-see/DeLorean-sports-car.aspx ERIN'S DIARY - hachette.co.uk/titles/lisa-mcgee/erins-diary-an-official-derry-girls-book/9781841884424/ For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

The gang from Derry Girls are off on a day trip and the TDG's are out of their comfort zone. What is it about the seaside destination of Portrush with to quote James, "it's Protestant, Unionist majority" that makes Marie-Louise and Jeanie feel so alienated? Memories of daytrips past and souvenirs never to be forgotten are swallowed up faster than a bag of Tayto Cheese and Onion… sorry Orla but Salt and vinegar are for savages. Look… here comes the snack trolley… Happy Days!  discovernorthernireland.com/blog/read/2020/06/take-one-of-the-worlds-great-railway-journeys-b91 Former Python - Michael Palin described the train journey between Coleraine and Derry/Londonderry as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/michael-palins-favourite-railway-line-between-coleraine-and-derry-in-northern-ireland-set-to-re-open-following-upgrade-35227689.html Mr Benn en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr_Benn AMY HUBERMAN - the woman in the ticket office at the station www.rsvplive.ie/news/tv-film/amy-huberman-latest-star-make-26807090 twitter.com/amyhuberman?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor www.imdb.com/title/tt9066034/ PACKY LEE - The man with the wrong bag! from Peaky Blinders peaky-blinders.fandom.com/wiki/Packy_Lee MICHAEL FRY - COMEDIAN and self appointed guardian of the display KITKATS  He's very very funny - go check out his you tubes films…. twitter.com/bigdirtyfry?lang=en SINÉAD KEENAN - We didn't talk about Sinéad much in this episode but we will.. she's been in many many great programmes… inlcuding Dr Who. We have a feeling she may be back - it's just a hunch! www.imdb.com/name/nm0444681/?ref_=nm_mv_close The issue of Decommissioning as part of the Good Friday Agreement cain.ulster.ac.uk/events/peace/decommission.htm Profile - Lisa McGee BBC Radio 4 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0016phd Barrys - Portrush www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-60834776 The Chocolate Manor - Castlerock thechocolatemanor.com/ For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

Girl Power: For the first time since starting this podcast the 3 Talking Derry Girls are together in the same room to watch the first screening of a Derry Girls episode.  The excitement is off the scale, Pauline, Jeanie and Marie-Louise have seen this episode at the cinema premiere, but this is different. This is TV - they're together - there's chips, a dog, Tayto Cheese 'n' Onion crisps and Craic… loads of Craic.  Throw in a hot plumber some Wannabes and a Da Enabler and the scene is set. We'll tell you what we want, what we really really want and it's not a broken boiler.  Derry Girls on Channel 4 is sponsored by Tourism Ireland: www.ireland.com/en-gb/ Derry Girls on Channel 4: www.channel4.com/programmes/derry-girls Womens Coalition (1996) - a minor but very important party forcing other parties to take womens issues seriously - http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/visit-and-learning/women-in-parliament/northern-ireland-womens-coalition/ Levi's 501 Advert - Nick Keman  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwG_wym3p68 Richmond Shopping Centre - http://www.richmondcentre.co.uk/ Folyeside Shopping Centre -  https://www.foyleside.co.uk/ Austins - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austins_(department_store) The Spice Girls  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spice_Girls https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/derry-girls-spice-girls-union-jack-newsupdate/ Erin's Diary - https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/lisa-mcgee/erins-diary-an-official-derry-girls-book/9781841884424/ Stars in their Eyes - http://www.ukgameshows.com/ukgs/Stars_in_Their_Eyes BBC Children in Need - https://www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/ Damien Molony - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3729877/ https://www.redonline.co.uk/reviews/film-reviews/a38011828/the-split-season-3-release-date-cast-plot/ Being Human - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Being_Human_(British_TV_series) The Walled City Brewery - https://www.walledcitybrewery.com/ For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

CONTAINS SPOILERS  It's been a long 4 days since the TDG's attended the Premiere of Season 3 of Derry Girls. That is a long time to keep a secret, especially in Derry. Just who was THE special guest. Through various chats with folk around the City Jeanie, Pauline and Marie-Louise were told to expect everyone from Beyonce to Princess Diana… Derry never let's the truth get in the way of a good story. And the truth far outshone anything that Hans Christian Anderson could've made up. So buckle up… for the TDG's it is now the morning after The Night Before received it's first screening on Channel 4 and they have a few things to say about it…  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../talking-derry.../id1518036400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QxdR0HnZWO0oDkNM9szb3... Podcast.co: https://pod.co/talking-derry-girls Website: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls NOTES:  Derry Girls on Channel 4 is sponsored by Tourism Ireland https://www.ireland.com/en-gb/ Derry Girls on Channel 4 https://www.channel4.com/programmes/derry-girls Liam Neeson - https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/apr/12/liam-neeson-makes-surprise-appearance-in-new-series-of-derry-girls https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000553/ Adrian Dunbar - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2303687/characters/nm0001160 NI secretary of state - Mo Mowlam  https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2005/aug/19/obituaries.northernireland Mo Mowlam talking about the NI peace process  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC77sMU0uMg Mo Mowlam visiting the Maze prison https://www.theguardian.com/politics/1998/jan/10/devolution.uk Issue of policing in Good Friday Agreement  https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/mar/11/policing-crisis-northern-ireland-good-friday-agreement-psni-brexit Women's Coalition (1996) - a minor but very important party forcing other parties to take womens issues seriously - http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/visit-and-learning/women-in-parliament/northern-ireland-womens-coalition/ The Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue  https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/dd/report4/report4a.htm Senator George Mitchell - architect of the Good Friday Agreement  https://www.usip.org/public-education-new/george-mitchell-building-peace-northern-ireland Review of Ep 1 - The Night Before.. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/apr/12/derry-girls-review-this-modern-classic-goes-out-on-a-high Goodfellas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodfellas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECH2sx_H6tw Children in Crossfire - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=children%20in%20crossfire For your HOPE braclets worn by the cast of Derry Girls. Richard Moore who founded this charity was a guest on our podcast Ep 16 of TDGs

EP 35 - Derry Launch Day (NO SPOILERS!)  The first episode of Derry Girls series 3 is revealed tonight on @Channel4. The excitement has been cranking up since Thursday's Derry premiere. The TDGs - Jeanie, Marie-Louise and Pauline are in town to join the celebrations. This is your pre-Derry Girls episode 1 warm up. So crack open the bubbles, and join us for your very own backstage insight to a Derry Girls Red carpet event.   Lisa McGee talks nerves and excitement about how the world will react to the final series. Fr Peter's hair comes under close scrutiny and Granda Joe talks Irish wakes and weddings.   Erin and Michelle declare their love for the podcast and promise to come on. We are pure dead lured!   And just when we thought the day couldn't get any better our night ended with a generous gesture from a Derry Girls cast member….   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../talking-derry.../id1518036400 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4QxdR0HnZWO0oDkNM9szb3... Podcast.co: https://pod.co/talking-derry-girls Website: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

It's the Big Day of the official launch of Series 3 of Derry Girls. The TDGs are all geared up… we've got special ‘red carpet' T - Shirts. There's more tales from back in November during the week of filming in Derry and build up to the TDGs being EXTRAs. Jeanie and Pauline do Uncle Colm proud in recounting to Marie-Louise the story of meeting Lisa (no spoilers) McGee in front of the Guildhall. We just couldn't resist it. There's a walk on the walls post PCR test… all leading up to us being in the Nerve centre (holding pen) before our big moment in Series 3. We are beside ourselves with excitement! We're off to get our crackin blow drys… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/.../talking-derry.../id1518036400 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4QxdR0HnZWO0oDkNM9szb3... Podcast.co: pod.co/talking-derry-girls For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to:: thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

So, yesterday in Ep 32 we told you nathin! Today, Jeanie and Pauline give a running commentary on not seeing very much at the Guildhall. But it's the 8th November 2021 and the first day of filming so the place was packed. High viz jackets mingled with uniformed real Derry school girls. Pauline fancies a whole new career in wildlife watching - basically standing around waiting for something to happen. But there was some great intel about the EXTRAs holding pen! And while we were watching someone was watching us…. yep! Lisa (no spoilers) McGee. But Marie-Louise was ragin' she missed it.  Keep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirls  Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirls WATCH Derry Girls on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com  On RTE (in Ireland): https://www.rte.ie/ Series 1 & 2 available on Netflix outside UK: https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/derry-girls-season-2-coming-to-netflix-in-august-2019/ For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

It's exactly a week until the first episode of Derry Girls - series 3 airs on Channel 4. The TDGs are getting ready for the pilgrimage home for the special occasion - and of course the launch, with a sneak preview on the big screen. In the run up to the 12th April, Jeanie, Pauline and Marie-Louise catch up after a bit of a break from your ears. They take you back to Nov '21 just before the week of filming starts in Derry and they reveal they are EXTRAS - no spoilers!! But that doesn't stop them speculating that Lisa McGee will have them as giant oaks on stage in a pantomime - revenge! (ep 14) Join us over the next few days as we all get Derry Girl ready…  For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls Keep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirls  Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirls WATCH Derry Girls on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com  On RTE (in Ireland): https://www.rte.ie/ Series 1 & 2 available on Netflix outside UK: https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/derry-girls-season-2-coming-to-netflix-in-august-2019/

It's that week between Christmas and New Year and the TDGs have a bit of a treat for you. During the @DerryHalloween event they chatted to two great Derry writers and storytellers - Ken McCormack and Madeline McCully. Between them they have written many books about Derry, ghost stories and local folklore as well as history. Only a few of their tales were included in the Hallowe'en episodes, but they were so good and scary that we wrapped them up for you as a Christmas present! See you all later in January - if we're spared!  For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

Amelia Earhart - One of the world's most famous aviators, American heroine and icon - is actually a Derry Girl! When she broke the world record as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1932 she landed unexpectedly in Gallagher's field in Ballyarnett, on the outskirts of the city. She was surprised. The rest of the world was surprised, as the plan was to land in Paris.  The TDGs talk to Derry tour guide Eilish Quigley from AELA (the Amelia Earhart Legacy Association) about this amazing story and the connections that have been made in Kansas and Newfoundland. There are plans for big celebrations in '22 to mark the 90th anniversary.  Also it's Christmas - and Jeanie's parents are stuck at George Best Belfast City Airport (the irony didn't escape us) and Pauline plans to upgrade or at least get a photo of the Amelia Earhart Lounge at City of Derry Airport!  Amelia Earhart Legacy Association website (undergoing a bit of construction at the moment). www.ameliaearhartlegacyassociation.co.uk Facebook page for Amelia Derry Earhart: https://www.facebook.com/Amelia-Derry-Earhart-902000866508749/ Plans for the 90th anniversary of Amelia's landing in Derry: https://www.derrystrabane.com/Council/News/Council-outlines-plans-to-mark-90th-anniversary-of https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-57198081 Ninety Nines - formed in 1928 to support women in aviation. Amelia Earhart was the first President  https://www.ninety-nines.org/ Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum FB page https://www.facebook.com/AEHangarMuseum/ Visit Derry https://www.visitderry.com/blog/read/2021/03/amelia-earhart-b222 Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum FB page https://www.facebook.com/AEHangarMuseum/ Amelia's little red bus which she flew from Newfoundland to Gallagher's field on the outskirts of Derry in 1932 https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/lockheed-vega-5b-amelia-earhart/nasm_A19670093000 Tours n Trails https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/tours-n-trails-p686631 Amelia Earhart's cottage closes 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/foyle_and_west/8039687.stm Amelia - film 2009 staring Hilary Swank https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1129445/ Ballyarnett Heritage Trail https://www.shantallow.net/heritage-trail George P Putnam https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_P._Putnam For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and one Derry Girls favourite is busy stocking up on presents for Protestants. The iconic Derry Man talks all things Dennis, putting the fizz into Holy Communion and just how difficult it is to live in the shadow of his super talented and successful "cousin”…  Will the TDG's be a match for the force of nature and his 10p mixes or will they be sent out into the wilds of Derry without so much as a cola cube between them. Sure Dennis is a pussycat really… isn't he???  Quality Street v Roses  https://www.independent.ie/life/food-drink/food-news/quality-street-vs-cadbury-roses-we-investigate-which-tin-trumps-this-christmas-35287316.html Paul Mallon - aka Dennis https://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/client/paul-mallon/cv Sitcom "Open All Hours" starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007h8hp   Strabane - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strabane http://www.wesleyjohnston.com/roads/strabanebypass.html#:~:text=The%20Strabane%20Bypass%20as%20originally,bridge%20over%20the%20River%20Mourne Strabane By Pass  Episode 5 "London Irish" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6jKs5_auKU.   Celebrity Siblings The Cusacks - an Irish acting dynasty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ojSPY32Fy8   The IMDB profile where it says Paul and Lisa McGee are "cousins". https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2546951/     The Wiki page Jeanie found where it says Paul has a "towering frame”. https://www.wiki.ng/en/wiki/paul-mallon-646646 This is the opposite to the Wee Man from Strabane Hugo Duncan https://sharpemusic.com/product/hugo-duncan-the-wee-man-from-strabane/ Where Marie-Louise asks Paul about him being a writer now - Paul has co-written a play with his partner Eléonore Maudet https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/bios/paul-mallon-playwright Paul and Eleanor talking to Marie-Louise in her proper job on The Culture Cafe BBC Radio Ulster https://www.facebook.com/BBCRadioUlster/videos/el%C3%A9onore-maudet-and-paul-mallon-are-part-of-the-2021-new-playwrights-programme-a/160855852596356/   Dalgleish - Channel 5 https://www.northernirelandscreen.co.uk/news/filming-in-northern-ireland/dalgliesh-airs-channel-5-thursday/   Stacey Gregg - writer of "Ballywalter" https://womenandhollywood.com/sxsw-2021-women-directors-meet-stacey-gregg-here-before/   https://www.empirestreetproductions.com/ballywalter  Patrick Kielty https://www.patrickkielty.com/ https://www.culturenorthernireland.org/features/performing-arts/night-november     https://opencomedy.com/paulmallon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Tower  Madonna is the first pop star to use a wireless mic on her "Vogue" tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAKj2Maa1gY           Jonathan Harden is part of the fateful Hallowe'en story where Paul borrows Lisa McGee's Madonna hat https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2325042/               (side bar - Jonathan is married to Bronagh Taggart who was the waitress in Series 1 Ep 5 Derry Girls who Gerry makes cry https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/derry_girls/videos/15480/bad_customer_service/  Madonna's cowboy hat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdz2oW0NMFk    Derry Hallowe'en https://derryhalloween.com/ The film "Brokeback Mountain" that Paul went as for Hallowe'en https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388795/ Des Kennedy https://au.harrypottertheplay.com/creative/des-kennedy/ The art of self taping - the new way to do auditions https://www.spotlight.com/news-and-advice/tips-and-advice/how-to-self-tape/ For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

The TDG's are now back in their separate homelands after an extended Hallowe'en visit to Derry. Any rumours that their stay had anything at all to do with Derry Girls filming in the City last week are merely speculation.  Ask No Questions…is both a request and the title of Derry Writer Claire Allan's latest novel. Claire has a true Derry Girl pedigree - all of her books are set in the City and this latest crime novel takes place at Hallowe'en. We all know how much Derry Loves Hallowe'en. Add to this the fact that Claire was two years ahead of Lisa Mc Gee at school and was editor of school magazine The Habit and you can guess that the TDG's had a lot of questions to ask….  Claire's website: https://www.claireallan.com/ https://harpercollins.co.uk/blogs/authors/claire-allan https://www.claireallan.com/freya-kennedy An outline of the Saville Inquiry into Bloody Sunday https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10147362 Congratulation to Jenni - Little Acorns Bookstore regional winner of An Post bookshop of the year https://www.derryjournal.com/news/people/derrys-little-acorns-bookstore-named-ulster-regional-winner-in-an-post-bookshop-of-the-year-2021-awards-3452617 Short list announced for An Post Irish book awards 2021 https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/an-post-irish-book-awards-shortlist-2021 The Habit - https://www.joe.ie/movies-tv/school-derry-girls-actually-brought-habit-magazine-back-perfect-article-617924 BBC NI - Blue Lights https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/whats-on/be/new-bbc-drama-blue-lights-20288003 A bump along the way  https://www.northernirelandscreen.co.uk/news/general/bump-along-way-now-available-demand/ Louise Gallagher https://www.northernirelandscreen.co.uk/news/general/hat-trick-appoints-louise-gallagher-scripted-executive-producer/ Bronagh Gallagher https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0302345/ The Chocolate Manor - https://thechocolatemanor.com/ Hallowe'en in Derry - https://derryhalloween.com/ Feed my Curiosity Podcast with Tara Lynne O'Neill - https://www.stevencarterbailey.co.uk/podcasts Jamie Lee O'Donnell guest on The Proper Class Podcast https://shows.acast.com/the-proper-class-podcast/episodes/jamie-lee-odonnell Whistle through the Shamrocks - Nicola Coughlan's new podcast https://play.acast.com/s/whistle-through-the-shamrocks Paul Mallon - soon to be a guest with TDGs https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2546951/ For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkmedia

Be Afraid : A Very Scary Talking Derry Girls Extra Special!  Spared to roam the streets of Derry for another day the girls are back - haunting the bookshelves and walls of Little Acorns Bookstore. Hallowe'en is here and they are there, spooky tales unfold, costumes are completed faces are painted and surprises are lurking in every dark hole.  One Derry Girls inspired costume comes all the way from the USA - via Austria and even brings it's own choreographed step aerobics routine. Even Lisa McGee's "Ma" was impressed.  With thanks to everyone who indulged us and dropped by over the weekend and especially to Derry for being so class.  DERRY HALLOWEEN https://derryhalloween.com LITTLE ACORNS BOOKSTORE https://www.facebook.com/LittleAcornsBookstore/ OUR EVENT IN LITTLE ACORNS https://www.facebook.com/events/409483054017954/ CLAIRE ALLAN - ASK NO QUESTIONS. EP WITH CLAIRE ON TDGs PODCAST COMING SOON. https://www.claireallan.com/ THE CHOCOLATE MANOR https://thechocolatemanor.com/ FASHION AND TEXTILE DESIGN CENTRE https://www.fashionanddesignhub.com ANDREW MCGARRIGLE - Knock Knock https://checkout.liftoff.network/p1-ft-sessions-october-2021 KEN MCCORMACK https://www.irishplayography.com/person.aspx?personid=47285 MADELINE MCCULLY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoshlmuDKEE LEONA - Who transformed our faces… https://www.facebook.com/FancyFacePaintAndBling/posts/leona-of-little-wonderland-face-painting-thanks-for-the-nomination-happy-to-take/684767635647605/ For more information about the podcast, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

The Talking Derry Girls are back home for Hallowe'en. They have taken over the Jenni Doherty's Little Acorns Bookstore and broken into the very fabric and hollows of The Walls to bring you a flavour of how the Hallowe'en Festival takes over the place. In part 1 of this weekend extravaganza (it's long, you may need a break in the middle) folks they know and don't know drop by for a chat and chocolate. There are ghost stories as well as a dander round the streets to find out what's happening.. we'll also be back tomorrow night - if we're spared!  DERRY HALLOWEEN https://derryhalloween.com LITTLE ACORNS BOOKSTORE https://www.facebook.com/LittleAcornsBookstore/ DAVE DUGGAN -https://www.nervecentre.org/news/story/%E2%80%98dance-lexie-dance%E2%80%99-celebrates-25th-anniversary-watch-now https://www.facebook.com/DaveDugganWriter/ KEN MCCORMACK https://www.irishplayography.com/person.aspx?personid=47285 NORTH WEST CARNIVAL INITIATIVE (They normally deliver the Hallowe'en parade) https://www.facebook.com/NorthWestCarnivalInitiative/ WALTER DE BURGH https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_de_Burgh,_1st_Earl_of_Ulster IN YOUR SPACE CIRCUS https://www.facebook.com/inyourspacecircus/ THE CHOCOLATE MANOR https://thechocolatemanor.com/ MADELINE MCCULLY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoshlmuDKEE FASHION AND TEXTILE DESIGN CENTRE https://www.fashionanddesignhub.com For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

Derry City Centre isn't that big but there are parts of it Jeanie has never been to. The TDGs visit The Fountain which is right up next to THE WALLS and is historic for many reasons including being the last remaining Protestant housing estate in the City. Jeanie and Pauline meet up with Derry/Londonderry stalwart Jeanette Warke - who has been a youth and community worker there for almost 50 years. The TDGs also speculate why Derry Girls is filming in the seaside town of Portrush and at the institution that was Barry's amusement park, bringing back happy memories for one of the TDGs - who used to try and make 50p last a whole day there. All this and we expand your vocabulary as well! There's a also a bit of chat about chocolate and the TDG Hallowe'en ‘event' at Little Acorns Bookstore. The Fountain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3TieFWm9CE The Bogside and the Fountain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sVg6BeNFdc Interviews from The Fountain - https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/issues/segregat/temple/hem1.htm Jeanette's surprise on national TV - https://www.londonderrysentinel.co.uk/news/environment/fountain-project-wins-uk-prize-on-the-one-show-3243722 A bit of the story of the plays about the Fountain written by Jonathan Burgess -  https://www.ireland.anglican.org/news/4307/the-exodus-playwright-in-call Portrush - https://www.causewaycoast.holiday/locations/portrush Barry's - https://barrysamusements.com The Cathedral Youth Club - https://www.facebook.com/cathedralyouthclubfountain/ St Columb's Cathedral - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Columb%27s_Cathedral TDGs Event is at Jenni's Little Acorns - https://littleacornsbookstore.co.uk/ Chocolate heaven in Castlerock - https://thechocolatemanor.com/ We can't put the lovely boy in the photo in the notes but the picture is on our social media pages…  For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebighlight.com/talkingderrygirls

Series 3 of Derry Girls is in production and TDG's are building up our potential. We have already performed an audition piece for Lisa McGee - who could forget our stage presence as part of the set in Tara Lynne O'Neill's Rough Girls ( Episode 23 - if you missed it…). Now we are an event! The Very Scary Talking Derry Girls are to be part of Derry's Spooktacular Hallowe'en celebrations. Hallowe'en is a huge deal in Derry but the City has a lot more to offer than oul hags and witches - even if we do love the place.  So, what can a tourist expect when they Visit Derry? This Summer the TDG's were loose once again on the streets of their beloved hometown. The City was looking glorious, the river was shimmering and the hum of varying accents was everywhere. Derry was the place to be and one man was super keen to tell us all about what Derry has to offer.  Odhran Dunne - Chief Executive of Visit Derry - tells the girls that Derry is shining and has big plans for a sparkling future. Derry Girls has brought an unexpected dynamic to tourism in the City and with Series 3 now being filmed, Derry is well and truly ready for it's close-ups.  Visit Derry - https://www.visitderry.com Derry Hallowe'en - https://derryhalloween.com/ Talking Derry Girls is an ‘event' - https://derryhalloween.com/whats-on-derry/ It's official - https://travel.earth/best-places-to-celebrate-halloween/ Little Acorns Bookstore - https://littleacornsbookstore.co.uk The Chocolate Manor - https://thechocolatemanor.com Guildhall Press - https://ghpress.com/shop/ For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebighlight.com/talkingderrygirls

As promised in episode 18 the TDG's made it to the opening night of Tara Lynne O'Neill's Rough Girls at Belfast's Lyric Theatre.  We met up the morning after the big night before and we are all buzzing… It's the first time the 3 of us have done an interview together… in the same room at the same time with a real live guest… we are just a teeny bit giddy.  The play revolves around the untold story of Belfast's first all female football team and even though set a hundred years ago it has parallels which continue to resonate today. The team was playing to crowds of 20,000 in 1920's Belfast and yet their story receives no mention in the official story of the Irish Football Associations (IFA) history. And they were subsequently banned by the Football Association (FA) which stopped all women from playing football from 1921. Tara Lynne decided the story needed telling and she does it with energy, hilarity, sheer joy and raw emotion - an all female cast bringing sheer class to a story that needed to be and should be told. Back of the net!  https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/rough-girls https://www.playingpasts.co.uk/articles/football/the-pioneer-of-ladies-football-in-irelanda-brief-history-of-mrs-scottpart-on/ https://www.irishnews.com/arts/2021/04/17/news/derry-girls-star-tara-lynne-o-neill-on-helping-young-female-footballers-to-share-their-stories-2290817/ https://www.facebook.com/RebelsWithaBall/ https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/search/?q=Rough%20Girls https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0642321/ For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls Keep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirls Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirls WATCH Derry Girls on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com On RTE (in Ireland): https://www.rte.ie/ Series 1 & 2 available on Netflix outside UK: https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/derry-girls-season-2-coming-to-netflix-in-august-2019/

An Irish Times number 1 best seller in it's first week of publication Séamas O'Reilly's memoir is a true Derry story. Did ye hear Mammy died? may not be the cheeriest title ever given to a book…but it is set in 90's Derry. Lisa McGee's Derry. Derry Girls Derry. The dark humour is to the forefront in a story that is both heartbreaking and choke on your tea hilarious in the turn of a page.  The 9th of eleven children this is Séamas' story of growing up without a mother in the care of their father Joe. A Derry Da extraordinaire. This is the Derry Girls world of bomb scares wakes and priests with wonderful hair. We laughed and sobbed our way through it. Obviously TDG's needed to talk to this writer - to analyse him - interrogate him - laugh with him - comfort him and maybe even adopt him… The three of us read it on our very recent trip back to the mothership, where some of us were getting a bit too used to the home comforts! You'll also hear about uses for nail varnish remover you would never have dreamt about! And there's a couple of behind the scenes secrets of how we manage to get recording..  Séamas on twitter: https://twitter.com/shockproofbeats https://twitter.com/FleetReads?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Some of Séamas' articles:  https://muckrack.com/seamas-oreilly-1/articles Guardian articles: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/seamas-o-reilly His book is available everywhere including our favourite bookshop https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/LittleAcornsBookstore That twitter feed from Séamas O'Reilly about his worst day at work which involved ‘the then' President of Ireland which went viral: (remember in the words of Claire - ‘drugs are for mugs' https://twitter.com/shockproofbeats/status/992006545473966082?lang=en Amanda Burton - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Burton Nigella Lawson - https://www.nigella.com/ (Some priests are named in the book) Bishop Edward Daly - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Daly_(bishop) The film Marie-Louise went to with her mother!! Breaking the Waves -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breaking_the_Waves Halloween in Derry - https://derryhalloween.com Séamas went to the same ‘big' school as a few other writers:  Seamus Heaney - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/seamus-heaney Brian Friel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Friel Seamus Deane - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seamus_Deane For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls Keep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirls Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirls WATCH Derry Girls on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com On RTE (in Ireland): https://www.rte.ie/ Series 1 & 2 available on Netflix outside UK: https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/derry-girls-season-2-coming-to-netflix-in-august-2019/

The sun is shining on Derry's "spectacular" Walls and the TDG's are on the loose with their microphone soaking up the atmosphere and making new pals. Derry folk are always up for a chat and a bit of craic. A couple of brothers prove that everybody really does know everybody in Derry and remind the girls that Derry has a very rich history when it comes to overseas forces. Army, Navy and Air Forces from all over the world were based in and around Derry before, during and after WW2. Not even an all-nighter and 23 cans of stimulating liquid could make our girls experts in this field but luckily they know a man who is - Derry man Richard Doherty, a British and Irish military historian and author of around 30 books, is going to fit right in - Tell us Richard did Hitler really fancy a pied-a-terre in Derry… ? American Base - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-49157194 Reunion in Derry - http://www.irishidentity.com/extras/hidden/stories/american.htm Moville - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moville The Craft Village - https://www.facebook.com/craftvillagederry/ Dance halls - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRmefVz5y0U Up a tree in Rosemount - In Derry, basically means whereabouts unknown. Richard Doherty - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Richard-Doherty/a/144?fbclid=IwAR2SDkOq26_OHO_wVZl_XAg7e_qjRCjyvNN-rJ4Lz6QMaEFlJguUEEYi_tg https://www.facebook.com/RichardDohertyHistorian/ Bombing at Messines Park - Derry - https://www.derryjournal.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/messines-park-80-years-on-the-night-the-luftwaffe-bombed-messines-park-3199470 History of the Port - https://www.londonderryport.com/history-of-the-Port 2nd World War in Derry - https://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article/447/world-war-two-in-derry Derry and the Battle of the Atlantic - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-22507199 Maeve Kelly; Marie-Louise’s aunt - https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/stories/70/a8861970.shtml WW2 peoples war Derry/Londonderry - https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/user/98/u985898.shtml Article by Richard Doherty on shirt factories - https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/comment/how-original-derry-girls-wouldve-grabbed-covid-19-by-the-collar-39152376.html For more information about Talking Derry Girls, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

Whether you call it the Derry Air, The Londonderry Air or most likely Danny Boy the TDG's theme song is very dear to our hearts - so when Derry singer/songwriter actor and all round credit to his Ma Damian McGinty agreed to sing it for us we were beyond lurred. Maybe if Damian is new to your - all things Derry - radar you might want to click on the first link below and do a crash course - his recent song and video. This Old Town is a love song to Derry and will help you make sense of our chat with him.  One of the original members of music phenomenon Celtic Thunder his career started at the tender age of 14 and has taken him far beyond our "spectacular" city walls. We know all about Derry Girls but what is it like being a Derry Boy? Even if that boy beat 40,000 other entrants to gain a role in US TV phenomenon Glee. Does he reckon that Derry Girls is based on truth? and just what bombshell did he drop on our girls, to make Jeanie choke on her tea - clue it involves one of the Derry Girls cast…  Damian McGinty - This Old Town released St Patrick’s Day 2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xe4ZIqhzNA New song will be released on 30th April 2021 - Damian McGinty - https://www.damianmcginty.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/damianmcginty/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/damianmcginty?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/damianmcginty/?hl=en Phil Coulter - https://www.philcoulter.com/ Celtic Thunder - https://www.celticthunder.com Glee - https://glee.fandom.com/wiki/Damian_McGinty https://www.netflix.com/title/70143843 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glee_(TV_series) The Glee Project - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glee_Project The Kids from Fame - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kids_from_%22Fame%22 Puppy Love Damian aged 14 -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cloTlvFWFh0 Fergal Sharkey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feargal_Sharkey The Late Late Show RTE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkXxg6xsfvw Derry City Football Club - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derry_City_F.C. https://www.derrycityfc.net/2021/04/new-derry-city-documentary-to-air-on-bbc/ For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls Keep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirls Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirls WATCH Derry Girls on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com On RTE (in Ireland): https://www.rte.ie/ Series 1 & 2 available on Netflix outside UK: https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/derry-girls-season-2-coming-to-netflix-in-august-2019/

The sun is shining on Derry's "spectacular" Walls and the TDG's are on the loose with their microphone soaking up the atmosphere and making new pals. Derry folk are always up for a chat and a bit of craic. A couple of brothers prove that everybody really does know everybody in Derry and remind the girls that Derry has a very rich history when it comes to overseas forces. Army, Navy and Air Forces from all over the world were based in and around Derry before, during and after WW2. Not even an all-nighter and 23 cans of stimulating liquid could make our girls experts in this field but luckily they know a man who is - Derry man Richard Doherty, a British and Irish military historian and author of around 30 books, is going to fit right in - Tell us Richard did Hitler really fancy a pied-a-terre in Derry… ?American Base - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-49157194Reunion in Derry - http://www.irishidentity.com/extras/hidden/stories/american.htmMoville - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MovilleThe Craft Village - https://www.facebook.com/craftvillagederry/Dance halls - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRmefVz5y0UUp a tree in Rosemount - In Derry, basically means whereabouts unknown.Richard Doherty - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Richard-Doherty/a/144?fbclid=IwAR2SDkOq26_OHO_wVZl_XAg7e_qjRCjyvNN-rJ4Lz6QMaEFlJguUEEYi_tghttps://www.facebook.com/RichardDohertyHistorian/Bombing at Messines Park - Derry - https://www.derryjournal.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/messines-park-80-years-on-the-night-the-luftwaffe-bombed-messines-park-3199470History of the Port - https://www.londonderryport.com/history-of-the-Port2nd World War in Derry - https://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article/447/world-war-two-in-derryDerry and the Battle of the Atlantic - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-22507199Maeve Kelly; Marie-Louise’s aunt - https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/stories/70/a8861970.shtmlWW2 peoples war Derry/Londonderry - https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/user/98/u985898.shtmlArticle by Richard Doherty on shirt factories -

The TDGs are now well and truly waterlogged as their visit to Derry continues. Where better to shelter from the downpour than their favourite Derry Bookshop? What wonders await them? In these brand new premises. Amongst the straining shelves they encounter Jenni Doherty - owner, curator and as Derry a girl as her Donegal roots will allow - I wonder if she's read any good books lately…Jenni’s shop for information and orders https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/LittleAcornsBookstoreFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleAcornsBookstore/Twitter: https://twitter.com/littleacornsbks?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/876849599/little-acorns-bookstore-derry?hl=enClive Limpkin - Battle of the Bogside https://www.zissou.com/clivelimpkin(also available at Little Acorns Bookstore) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-52656318Paddy Coyle - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-53470946The Deceived - Lisa McGee https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/jul/31/lisa-mcgee-derry-girls-the-deceived-channel-5Derry Girls Mugs https://www.facebook.com/LittleAcornsBookstore/photos/one-of-my-favourite-ever-derry-girls-is-the-fabulously-funny-feisty-ann-mcgee-of/1884419691568391/Tom Hanks and his typewriter collection - https://www.thethings.com/heres-why-tom-hanks-collects-typewriters/For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirlsKeep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirlsCheck out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirlsWATCH Derry Girls on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com On RTE (in Ireland): https://www.rte.ie/Series 1 & 2 available on Netflix outside UK: https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/derry-girls-season-2-coming-to-netflix-in-august-2019/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The TDGs all love their Ma's - as well they should. But they all have a favourite surrogate Ma, the ultimate Derry Ma - none other than Ma Mary Quinn - actor Tara Lynne O'Neill. She's the first Derry Girls cast member to join Pauline, Jeanie and Marie-Louise for a chat. There was much excitement, secrets shared and long lost memories unearthed - be warned - big bowls and half loads will be discussed - as will series 3 and the much talked about film. Would Ma Mary really abandon Gerry for George Clooney?Tara Lynne O’Neill - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0642321/BBC’s Eastenders - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EastEndershttps://eastenders.fandom.com/wiki/Joanne_RyanRough Girls by Tara Lynne O’Neill - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54247598Shirley Valentine at Lyric Theatre just before first Lockdown - https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-news/derry-girls-tara-lynne-oneill-16718749BBC’s Line of Duty - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line_of_DutyTed Hastings in Line of Duty - https://lineofduty.fandom.com/wiki/Ted_HastingsTed Heath - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_HeathFields of Athenry - https://www.irishpost.com/entertainment/the-fields-of-athenry-seven-facts-about-irelands-iconic-unofficial-anthem-134614Shirley Valentine at Lyric Theatre just before first Lockdown - https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-news/derry-girls-tara-lynne-oneill-16718749The Greatest Showman; Keala Settle - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keala_SettleBBC Sounds: Americast Talking Derry Girls make an appearance at the beginning - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p09bw6zpEmily Maitlis has been granted Derry Girl status - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_MaitlisJon Sopel has been allowed to put Derry Girl on his business card - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_SopelJamie Dornan - https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/whats-on/be/jamie-dornan-tipped-join-cast-19641843For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirlsKeep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirlsCheck out our Facebook... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Continuing their visit to Derry, Pauline, Jeanie and Marie Louise embrace the true spirit of the tourist and book themselves onto a Derry Girls walking tour of the city. They were let loose on the streets of their hometown under the ever patient eye of their tour guide Charlene McCrossan who did her very best to keep order. It was raining, a lot, and they had loads of equipment and cables to keep dry - all whilst socially distancing and trying to reign in their excitement at being back home and, more importantly, back together. What could possibly go wrong?Martin McCrossan City Tours - and the very patient Charlene www.derrycitytours.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/citytoursderry?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Martin-Mc-Crossan-City-Tours-111770625509874Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citytoursderry/?hl=enPhil Coulter - The Town I loved so well https://www.philcoulter.com/a-lifeThe Skellington in the coat of arms - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derry_City_CouncilThe Fountain Estate - https://en-gb.facebook.com/Visitbishopstreetandthefountain/https://www.inyourpocket.com/belfast/Fountain-Estate-Walking-Tours_60865vhttps://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/photography/northern-ireland-after-troubles-life-inside-fountain-a8019621.htmlThe Ulster Project - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulster_ProjectSt Columb’s Cathedral - https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/st-columbs-cathedral-p675591The Siege of Derry - https://www.thesiegemuseum.orghttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-45599513The Walls - they have their own twitter account - https://twitter.com/thederrywalls?lang=enFor more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirlsKeep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirlsCheck out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirlsWATCH Derry Girls on Channel 4:

The latest addition to Derry's wall art is a mural of the Dalai Lama pictured with the man he calls the Derry Lama - local man Richard Moore. Richard's story is so incredible that as they say in Derry - you couldn't make it up. Blinded by a soldier's bullet on his way home from school aged 10, Richard has gone on to befriend and ultimately forgive the man who shot him. Almost 50 years and a whole lot of living later he declares himself a Derry Girl and joins Pauline, Jeanie and Marie Louise to talk about the ways in which that fateful day has changed him and how the Derry sense of humour has pervaded his life.Richard Moore’s podcast What About You - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/what-about-you/id1537387388Children in Crossfire - https://www.childrenincrossfire.orgRichard Moore meets the soldier who shot him - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-53985472UV Arts - The Derry Lama mural - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=501772274124848https://twitter.com/uvartscic?lang=enJoanna Lumley’s Home Sweet Home - Episode 2 is in Scotland and Derry. May well be on Brit Box and other streaming services as well as ITV Hubhttps://www.itv.com/hub/joanna-lumleys-home-sweet-home-travels-in-my-own-land/10a0674a0002The Carlsberg Larger Adverts are really well known (just in case you are in a part of the world what they don’t exist)…. https://www.aspirantsg.com/carlsberg-wants-you-to-think-how-awesome-if-carlsberg-did/Omagh bombing - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cvv46zylyp1t/the-omagh-bombingFor more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirlsKeep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirlsCheck out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirlsWATCH Derry Girls on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com On RTE (in Ireland): https://www.rte.ie/Series 1 & 2 available on Netflix outside UK: https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/derry-girls-season-2-coming-to-netflix-in-august-2019/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In August 2020 the TDG's packed up their suncream, umbrellas, bikinis and windcheaters and headed home to Derry. It was during those heady days when it looked like the world was getting back to normal. Derry was buzzing and Pauline, Jeanie and Marie Louise took to the streets - armed with masks and microphones on some very long socially distanced poles they accosted locals and visitors alike. Some chats were planned - others not so much… First stop on the itinerary was the iconic Derry Girls mural to meet the artist responsible: Karl Porter from UV arts. At least that was the plan - Derry however had other ideas.The Bishop’s Gate Hotel - https://www.bishopsgatehotelderry.com/The Walls (yes, they have twitter account) - https://twitter.com/thederrywalls?lang=enBadger’s Bar - https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186482-d2089131-Reviews-Badgers_Bar_and_Restaurant-Derry_County_Londonderry_Northern_Ireland.htmlFamine trail Derry - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBBmMKnX8BkVisit Derry - https://www.visitderry.com/Visitor-Info/Visitor-Information-CentreCreators of the The Derry Girls Mural UV Arts - https://www.facebook.com/uvartscic/Martin McCrossan walking tours of Derry - http://derrycitytours.comVinnie Cunningham - https://twitter.com/vinnycunningham?lang=enSeamus Heaney - http://www.seamusheaneyhome.comJohn Hume - https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1998/hume/facts/Sr Clare from the Brandywell - https://www.sisterclare.com/en/her-life/biographyOpening of the new visitor centre in Derry/Londonderry - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWE-FCd5cNgRichard Moore - Children in Crossfire and his mural - https://www.childrenincrossfire.org/mural/Antony Gormley (his Granda was from Derry) - https://publicart.ie/main/directory/directory/view/sculpture-for-derry-walls/3c736946413f2ecd4b72c5031422e010/The Undertones - http://theundertones.com/_/Home.htmlFor more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirlsKeep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirlsCheck out our Facebook page:

The one about Erin’s Diary! Guess what everyone we know is getting for Christmas this year? Once upon a time a young writer from Derry was in a foreign land, it was a strange time for a sickness had befallen the earth, but she found refuge in a church, there were no statues, stations of the cross but a table and chair and a pen and paper (or a laptop maybe with wifi and an endless supply of tea!). And she did write and behold - ERIN’S DIARY the inner thoughts, scribbles, lists and drawings were born. It’s great craic! Lisa joins the TDGs for this Christmas special where you’ll also get a few hints about what will be in series 3 (was a peek, mind). Find out who inspired Granda Joe, there’s a near fallout over the buns, and a childhood question that has plagued Lisa but only Marie-Louise can answer… The End! Erin’s Diary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib91eRlVxcIhttps://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/lisa-mcgee/erins-diary-an-official-derry-girls-book/9781841884394/Little Acorn Books: Jenni Doherty’s shop @LittleAcornsBks - https://littleacornsbookstore.co.uk/Writers Guild of Ireland ZEBBIE Awards Nov 2020 Lisa wins TV DRAMA award for Ep 6 Series 1 - http://script.ie/blog/The Mark Patterson Show; BBC Radio Foyle TDGs are on again on 22nd December, if we’re spared! — https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07l5tnxGerry Anderson - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p071wzdt/episodes/downloadsJohn Hume - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-44753271Pat Ramsay - the finder of lost things…. https://www.derryjournal.com/news/people/pictures-22-weird-and-wonderful-things-derry-people-have-asked-pat-ramsey-find-or-share-688814The story of Pantomime (because someone in USA asked us..) - https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/features/pantomime/For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirlsKeep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirlsCheck out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirlsWATCH Derry Girls on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com On RTE (in Ireland): https://www.rte.ie/Series 1 & 2 available on Netflix outside UK: https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/derry-girls-season-2-coming-to-netflix-in-august-2019/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Derry Girls writer and creator Lisa McGee joins the Girls and tells them why she is "obsessed" with the podcast. She describes it as "hilarious", "THE best thing" and explains why she "was annoyed that she (sic) hadn't heard it before writing Series 3". Lisa also has some suggestions about what Pauline, Jeanie and Marie Louise can cover in the podcast while we wait impatiently for Series 3.2020 ZeBBie Awards - ‘Our Lisa’s been nominated’ (I feel we can say that now! ) http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4293665&tpl=archnews&force=1Caroline Leddy - Producer Derry Girls https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0496418/Caroline Leddy’s husband’s uncle - Brian Friel http://www.irishplayography.com/person.aspx?personid=31919Liz Lewin - Exec Producer Derry Girls https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1157598/Freaks and Geeks - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freaks_and_GeeksQueer as Folk - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262985/Russell T Davies - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0203961/Larry David - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0202970/OK, this Derry Girl was actually in the audience at the Stephen Colbert show on 9th January 2020 when Larry David was the guest - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cIzyYGnmSYThe Undertones - http://theundertones.com/_/Home.htmlErin’s Diary - https://www.independent.ie/videos/derry-girls-star-saoirse-monica-jackson-reads-extract-from-new-spin-off-book-erins-diary-written-by-lisa-mcgee-39407478.htmlFor more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirlsKeep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirlsCheck out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirlsWATCH Derry Girls on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com On RTE (in Ireland): https://www.rte.ie/Series 1 & 2 available on Netflix outside UK:

We're discussing: Derry Girls / Series 2 / Ep6 / 'The President'We are at the end of the beginning and President Bill Clinton is on his way to Derry. One of our three Derry Girls had an invitation to meet the man himself. One had passed the security checks to get close to him and the other was in a car park at the back of Derry's Guildhall. It's history in the making and stirs up some emotional memories and asks some probing questions. Which one of the Talking Derry Girls was in Riverdance? Which one has CIA clearance? and which one is related to Bill Clinton? (Maybe) Oh and why go to Burt when you could have gone to Muff? Great read about the USA involvement in the peace process by Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies - https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/jcs/article/view/11750/12521Derry Journal article on President Clinton’s visit at the end of Derry Girls - https://www.derryjournal.com/news/will-never-be-ordinary-city-clinton-derry-1995-985673Derry Journal article on President Clinton’s visit at the end of Derry Girls - https://www.derryjournal.com/news/will-never-be-ordinary-city-clinton-derry-1995-985673Clinton’s visit to the Beech hill hotel - https://www.visitderry.com/Blog/ArtMID/677/ArticleID/29/Derry-Girls-Clinton-finale-leaves-us-wanting-moreSecret naval base in Derry - https://www.ireland.com/en-gb/articles/derry-ebrington-barracks/Bill Clinton in Belfast, including the handshake with Gerry Adams - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-21029865Niall O’Dowd’s article on the Clinton visit - https://www.irishcentral.com/opinion/niallodowd/the-peacemaker-bill-clintons-historic-visit-irelandTip O’Neill - http://www.donegaldiaspora.ie/people/tip-oneillOliver Cromwell in Ireland - it’s in there somewhere - great podcast (it’s episode 49) - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-short-history-of-ireland/id1514770437Cliff Richard - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliff_RichardActors: Paul Mallon (Dennis) - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2546951/Bronagh Waugh (Cathy Maguire) - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2391026/JFK’s visit to Ireland in 1963 (lots of youtube videos as well, far too many to list here) -

We're discussing: Derry Girls / Series 2 / Ep5 / 'The Prom'Our own 3 Derry Girls delve into the murky, messy, fragile world of teenage friendship. Derry's Doctor Who connections are explored - could the Doctor be a Derry Girl? Pauline, Jeanie and Marie Louise reminisce about their own Prom dates and how nuns armed with rulers measured out a decent distance during the slow dances. As ever - many questions are asked. Are Derry people too pasty for Baywatch? Could nude sunbathing ever have taken off in Donegal and just how tight is too tight? Jame’s Dr Who: https://www.tombakerofficial.com/Pauline’s Dr Who: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001172/Willie Doherty’s project with Christopher Eccleston: https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/art-and-design/visual-art/willie-doherty-and-the-persistence-of-underlying-antagonisms-1.4265801Willie Doherty and the Turner Prize: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-britain/exhibition/turner-prize-2003/turner-prize-2003-artists-willie-dohertyJeanie’s Dr Who - David Tennant and his Derry/Londonderry connections: http://www.bbc.co.uk/whodoyouthinkyouare/past-stories/david-tennant.shtmlPope John Paul’s visit to Ireland 1979: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-45103181Dr Ian Paisley: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-16910949London’s Burning: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London%27s_Burning_(TV_series)Coronation Street: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronation_StreetHome and Away: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_and_AwayThe Bill: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_BillPeter Cunnah: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_CunnahCarrie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074285/The Ceasefire 1994 chronology of events: https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/othelem/chron/ch94.htmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/august/31/newsid_3605000/3605348.stmWe didn’t get the chance to give a shout out to these wonderful actors also in this... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're discussing: Derry Girls / Series 2 / Ep4 / 'The Curse'A bit like life itself, there are more questions than answers in this week's episode. How hilarious are your scones? Pauline has a recipe and you may need a big bowl. Has anyone ever actually done Rock the Boat at an Irish wedding? (Before the Derry Girls made it a thing?) Would you know a hallion from a scallion? Are the English really weird and how many red suits does Donna Traynor have? Marie Louise, Jeanie and Pauline ask themselves why they feel more comfortable at a wake than a wedding and just how Snow White is Marie Louise? Father Ted - if you haven’t seen this it’s a must, get it wherever you can! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111958/ Ardal O’Hanlon - Cousin Eamon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ardal_O%27HanlonEleanor Methven - Aunt Bridie https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0582556/Knee-capping in NI - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KneecappingTarring and feathering - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/8381652.stmThe Irish Wake - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/sep/09/why-the-irish-get-death-rightMarie-Louise’s BBC Radio 4 documentary on keening - Songs for the Dead - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b07npx1fNadine Coyle - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nadine_CoyleNicola Coughlan - and her audition for Derry Girls https://www.irishpost.com/news/derry-girls-nicola-coughlan-northern-irish-accent-164981?utm_sourceThe Little Book of Derry - https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/the-little-book-of-derry/9781845888718/Dave Allen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Allen_(comedian)For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirlsKeep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirlsCheck out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirlsWATCH Derry Girls on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com On RTE (in Ireland): https://www.rte.ie/Series 1 & 2 available on Netflix outside UK:

We're discussing: Derry Girls / Series 2 / Ep3 / 'The Concert'Whatever we said whatever we did we probably meant it. Pauline, Jeanie and Marie-Louise come clean about their own teenage misdemeanours - some of which happened when they were old enough to know better. How far did they go to meet their heroes and would they have booed Led Zeppelin off the stage for playing their new song? The facts about the escaped polar bear are unearthed with the truth proving even more farcical than the fiction. Marie-Louise refuses to believe that BBC news presenter Donna Traynor could spread Fake News and is a line of white tape adequate protection from a potential explosion? Is it possible to get paid extra for turning up late for work and is it ever wise to ask a virtual stranger on a date? Take That. You probably deserved it. Eddi Izzard: https://www.eddieizzard.com/enDaniel O’Donnell: http://danielodonnell.orgSaturday Night Fever - starring John Travolta: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076666/The Blue Nile: https://www.thebluenile.orgBrian Kennedy: https://www.briankennedy.co.ukThe Europa Hotel: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/life-goes-on-at-the-most-bombed-hotel-in-the-world-1.2901861Peter the polar bear: https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1161477/Derry-Girls-season-2-did-polar-really-escape-Belfast-Zoo-true-story-SE02E03-Netflix-seriesWild Ireland: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/meet-the-bearman-of-buncrana-i-knew-about-joe-exotic-for-years-1.4324579Rita - actor Kerri Quinn: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4946216/Take That concert Belfast 1993: https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1162330/Derry-Girls-season-2-Take-That-band-really-perform-Belfast-Northern-Ireland-Netflix-series#:~:text=The%20Derry%20Girls%20were%20attending,tour%20was%20titled%20Pops%20Tour.Gary Lightbody (Snow Patrol): https://www.irishnews.com/arts/music/2019/06/05/news/gary-lightbody-my-grandmother-shaped-my-outlook-on-life-and-how-we-should-treat-people-1635455/Donna Traynor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_TraynorFor more information about the podcast, visit:

We're discussing: Derry Girls / Series 2 / Ep2 / 'Ms De Bruin and the Child of Prague'Pauline, Jeanie and Marie Louise wonder if one of them could be the "Craic Killer." They discuss the history and devotion given to the "enchanting piece of religious art" that is the Child of Prague and what happens if you "Seize The Day" and nothing happens? What if the best version of yourself isn't that great and when is an accident not an accident? There are memories of teachers who truly do inspire and guide you towards that better version of yourself…Will the real Ms De Bruin please step forward. Tips for a successful date night and how not to impress the love of your life, all whilst remembering that the Christmas cupboard is sacred and that espresso comes in a "wile wee cup". Dead Poets Society - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097165/The Usual Suspects - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114814/Seamus Heaney - http://seamusheaneyhome.comThings you need to know about the Child of Prague - https://www.onefabday.com/uk/child-of-prague/We mention the Glenshane Pass a lot and it occurred to me that some folks ‘Across the Water’ may not know this place…. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenshane_PassSex abuse scandals in Ireland in the ‘90s - https://www.irishnews.com/news/popevisit/2018/08/24/news/summary-of-clerical-sex-abuse-scandals-in-ireland-1415362/Glenroe and Gabriel Byrne - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_ByrneThe Fall - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2294189/Field Day Theatre Company - https://fieldday.ie/about/A Particle of Dread - http://www.sam-shepard.com/particle.htmlJudith Roddy (Ms De Bruin) - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1801240/Brian Friel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_FrielFor more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirlsKeep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirlsCheck out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirlsWATCH Derry Girls on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com On RTE (in Ireland): https://www.rte.ie/Series 1 & 2 available on Netflix outside UK:

We're discussing: Derry Girls / Series 2 / Episode 1 / 'Across the Barricade'The gang are off on a cross community peace trip...but when it comes down to it are we really all that different? Maybe not. Pauline, Jeanie and Marie-Louise discuss the art of borrowing and how Derry band, The Undertones, owe a big debt to the late Nobel Prize Winner John Hume. They reminisce about the books by Joan Lingard whose Protestant girl/Catholic boy love stories gripped a generation of teens, 'Across the Barricades' being perhaps the best known. Is it ever OK to keep your toaster in a cupboard? Could ABBA have helped the peace process and do arms dealers have a patron Saint? THE big bowl - The messy social live of goods: inter-personal borrowing and the ambiguity of possession and ownership: http://centaur.reading.ac.uk/79212/1/Molesworth%20the%20messy%20social%20lives%20of%20goods.pdfCredit Union in Derry and John Hume: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-53655503Michael Parkinson - broadcaster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_ParkinsonTerry Wogan: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2pWR5yl7srfqNWYHwHj0Nsq/eight-times-terry-wogan-made-us-cry-with-laughterJoan Lingard - writer: https://literature.britishcouncil.org/writer/joan-lingardThe Linenhall Library: https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/linen-hall-library-p676181The broadcasting ban in Northern Ireland: https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/othelem/media/moloney.htmPaul Mallon aka Dennis from the Wee Shop: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2546951/?ref_=tt_cl_t15Big confession: we called Janet Taylor - Janet Turner in the episode! Aka Caoimhe Farren (actor): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7939682/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t18The blackboard in the Ulster Museum: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-51578078Protestants hate Abba (they don’t): https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/ni-protestant-abba-fans-contest-derry-girls-assertion-protestants-hate-abba-87603For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirlsKeep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirlsCheck out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirlsWATCH Derry Girls on Channel 4:

Winner of the Radio Times Award for TV Moment of the Year - the final episode of series 1 brings a fairground ride of emotions. Pauline, Jeanie and Marie Louise examine those things that just aren't talked about and discuss the secrets that we all keep in our search for acceptance. What was it like to be gay in 90's Derry? From dirty laundry to job interview tips and workplace training the girls build up to their own very personal reactions to that final award winning scene.Shoes of the world has actually been written in The Habit - it actually exists https://www.joe.ie/movies-tv/school-derry-girls-actually-brought-habit-magazine-back-perfect-article-617924How to sort out your weekly wash…. just ask Pauline on our Facebook page…Gerry Anderson BBC Radio Ulster/ Radio Foyle legend - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p071wzdt/episodes/downloadsJimmy McShane https://www.derryjournal.com/news/brother-derry-pop-star-speaks-aids-stigma-and-devastation-173719Armistad Maupin - Tales of the City https://www.armisteadmaupin.com/books-1Derry Gay Pride https://www.facebook.com/foylepride/Jimmy McShane https://www.derryjournal.com/news/brother-derry-pop-star-speaks-aids-stigma-and-devastation-173719Chronicle of events in Ireland during the years of the troubles CAIN - 1998 https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/othelem/chron/ch98.htmLost Lives book (very hard to get hold off but good to know it’s out there https://cain.ulster.ac.uk/issues/violence/mckittrick.htmChildren of the Troubles by Joe Duffy and Freya McClements https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/book-tracing-the-186-children-who-died-in-the-troubles-launched-1.4053136Radio Times TV moment of the year 2018 https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2018-12-31/top-tv-moments-2018/A tribute album by various artists released after the Omagh bombing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Across_the_Bridge_of_HopeFor more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirlsKeep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirlsCheck out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirlsWATCH Derry Girls on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com On... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the 12th of July and the Derry Girls are leaving town. Pauline Jeanie and Marie Louise talk about the history of the 12th, being waved at by the big man off the telly and why a fortune teller had all the answers - maybe. They advise on taking the right purse and why packing a fruit cake in your hand luggage isn't recommended. They're having a whale of a time on the River Foyle, hitchhiking across the border and discussing the correct etiquette when invited to tea with paramilitaries. The Sash: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_SashBattle of the Boyne 1690: https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-the-BoyneThe Orange Order: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-18769781The Apprentice Boys of Derry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apprentice_Boys_of_Derryhttp://www.thesiegemuseum.org/BBC Sounds a short history of Ireland podcast - from around omnibus 20 builds up to the history of the Orange Order; Siege of Derry and the Apprentice Boys of Derryhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mnfplDerry - Londonderry City of Culture 2013:https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/dec/29/derry-city-of-culture-reawakened-idealismDrumcree standoff 1995-2000: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drumcree_conflictDifferent Drums - Roy Arbuckle: http://www.differentdrums.net/players/roy-arbuckle/Rev Ian Paisley: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/sep/12/the-rev-ian-paisleyMoby Dick - The Novel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moby-DickDick - the whale in the Foyle! https://www.derryjournal.com/news/dopey-dick-has-retired-scotland-784232Tommy Teirnan - Gerry Quinn: https://www.tommedian.com/The Punt - currency in Ireland before the Euro.. http://www.irishcoinage.com/PICINDX4.HTMProgressive Unionist Party (PUP) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-11121336https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulster_loyalismClub Biscuits: https://mcvities.co.uk/products/clubBronagh Taggart - Nicola in Peggy’s diner: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0846499/Terence Keeley - the wee ‘ra man in the boot:

Even if some of the hosts have eight bedrooms and a chocolate fountain, one wean from Chernobyl is not impressed and Granda Joe's new ‘friend’ has started a Cold War. Pauline, Jeanie and Marie Louise talk condoms, blow-dries and the downsides to a bomb damaged bargain. Pauline discovers why it really matters whether Granda Joe bought a cream horn or a cream finger and whether the Stations of the Cross is a suitable place for a date.The Walls of Derry: https://thederrywalls.com/Why people starved within the walls - The Siege of Derry: https://www.culturenorthernireland.org/features/heritage/siege-derryThe Undertones: http://theundertones.com/_/Home.htmlSnow - Informer (1992) - Great Irish name - Darrin Kenneth O’Brien. Well worth a read! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_(musician)https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/snow-interview-2019-informer-con-calma-837818/Chernobyl Children in NI: https://en-gb.facebook.com/foyleandinishowencci/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-36140015Pump Street and cream horns…https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/ireland/derry-girls-guide-to-derry-murals-cream-horns-and-sr-michael-stout-1.3816482ACTOR Diona Doherty (Katya): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189746/Eurovision Song Contest - Cork 1993 - Ireland kept winning the contest which meant they had to host the next one! Ireland won 1993 so we were then treated to River Dance during the interval in 1994: http://www.millstreet.ie/blog/tag/eurovision-1993-memoriesAran jumpers - they look good no matter what size you are - ignore Jeanie! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aran_jumperEast Belfast - where Wee Clive was from, a really interesting history to this place: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/features/we-serve-up-50-fascinating-facts-about-east-belfast-30958166.htmlACTOR: Anthony Boyle (David Donnelly): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4996269/Only a Woman’s heart - Eleanor McEvoy and Mary Black: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjQP9931NhUThis is such a great story from Frank Crummey and his boot filled with condoms:

Exam time leads to some new found religious devotions. Even the statues are moved. Or is it all a tall tale? Pauline, Jeanie and Marie Louise examine the phenomena of the "sexy priest", crushes on the older man and why burying a dog doesn't necessarily mean it's dead. There's bingo, bellies, dogsh*t, army manoeuvres and ironing. Plus the realisation that everyone's a liar. No offence!Ian McElhinney: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0568400/Ian's interview with The Derry Journal: https://www.derryjournal.com/whats-on/big-interview-game-thrones-and-derry-girls-actor-ian-mcelhinney-164921Jonathan Swift: https://www.biography.com/scholar/jonathan-swiftBallinspittle Co Cork - moving statue RTE TV report: https://www.rte.ie/archives/collections/news/21203792-moving-statue-in-ballinspittle/John Hume: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1998/hume/biographical/Father Ted: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111958/The Thorn Birds: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085101/Fleabag: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5687612/Derry Journal: https://www.derryjournal.com/For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirlsKeep up to date with us on Twitter: @TBLderrygirlsCheck out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirlsWATCH Derry Girls on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.comOn RTE (in Ireland): https://www.rte.ie/Series 1 & 2 available on Netflix outside UK: https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/derry-girls-season-2-coming-to-netflix-in-august-2019/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.