We said nothing until we'd seen our solicitor… Tara Lynne O Neill, in true Derry Ma style, pulled out all the stops and made things better for everyone around her.. Aka us. Yes she agreed to give us a second chance, for the tape this time.

The TDG's talk to Ma about life imitating art and how some days can truly resemble an episode of Derry Girls.

There were so many questions some of which were asked and a few that got some answers… it's hard to keep track when thoughts turn to hot plumbers, cheese and onion crisps, specially commissioned knitwear and wee dogs!

Tara Lynne O’Neill has also been our guest on Eps 18 and 23…

imdb.com/name/nm0642321/

themaclive.com/event/on-the-shelf

Tommy Teirnon’s podcast with his pals: podfollow.com/1528350453

The Split: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Split_(TV_series)

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b15b16

The Hot Plumber - Damien Molony aka Gabriel: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damien_Molony

www.imdb.com/name/nm3729877/

TDGs also covered Ep 2 Series 3 The Affair in Ep 37 of the podcast: pod.co/talking-derry-girls/ep-37-tdgs-season-3-ep-2-the-affair-tx

Alison Hammond: imdb.com/name/nm0358641/

The most fertile man in Ireland (it’s a film!): imdb.com/title/tt0220652/

For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

Sometimes, it is said, that the truth is told when no-one is listening. In this case lots of truths and a fair few lies were told when no-one was recording. 

All set up to talk to Tara Lynn O'Neil, aka Ma Mary, about her penchant for hot plumbers and forbidden love (Season 3 episode 2 The Affair) the TDG's fell victim to witchcraft. They were the subject of a technical hex. (Season 2 episode 4 The Curse. - remember what happened to Aunt Bridie when she crossed Ma Mary?!) 

No coffin this time but the TDGs found themselves with no guest, a blank tape and the spectre of Derry Hallowe'en 2022 to haunt them. Scary stuff… 

Talking Derry Girls Podcast - Hallowe’en Ep 26 and Ep 27 

Derry Hallowe’en: derryhalloween.com/

Derry City and Stabane District council: derrystrabane.com/

Visit Derry: www.derrystrabane.com/

We mention the Clipper Festival a few times. It was held in Derry/Londonderry back in July 2022 www.foylemaritime.com

Little Acorns Bookstore littleacornsbookstore.co.uk

Welcome to Halloween Town www.derryjournal.com/news/people/new-book-of-derry-halloween-memories-3882686

Nine Waves www.faber.co.uk/product/9780571175185-over-nine-waves/

www.katebushencyclopedia.com/ninth-wave-the

Derry Girls Finale should be shown in schools across UK www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/chris-heatonharris-simon-hoare-derry-girls-northern-ireland-secretary-of-state-b1033579.html

Ebrington Hotel the view… twitter.com/EbringtonHotel/status/1582365204050247682?s=20&t=rTHOoWpiuHtu-S3b9f9K3A

For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

Us the US and all points around the globe. At last, season 3 has landed worldwide and Pauline, Marie-Louise and Jeanie can be a little bit more vocal about what joys lie there-in. The world is watching and the Talking Derry Girls are curious about how the global audience is receiving the new joy. To drip feed or binge on the box set… is there a right way to get your fix? Subtitles on or off? How much time between watching and then rewatching an episode? Was Seamus the cat framed and could you pick Richard Gere's arse out of a line up? There is NO tape! And no spoilers beyond S3 Ep1!

Vote for Derry Girls - best comedy up until noon on Thursday 13th October at noon UK time. So adjust for time differences nationaltvawards.com/vote

IMRO Radio Awards - Documentary Gold - The Heiress and the General produced by Conor McKay, presented by our own Marie-Louise Muir

imroradioawards.ie/winners-imro-2022/#toggle-id-14

bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/m0014nkl

Other recent award winners who have been on with TDGs -

Jenni Doherty - Little Acorns Bookstore

investderrystrabane.com/2022/07/14/local-firms-honoured-at-north-west-business-awards/

littleacornsbookstore.co.uk

Geri Martin - The Chocolate Manor

belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/co-derry-business-blown-away-25207276

thechocolatemanor.com

American Gigolo 1980 imdb.com/title/tt0080365/

Ep 17 - the time we pretended to be Canadians. Walking the Talk derrycitytours.com/

Kevin McAleer aka Uncle Colm

irishnews.com/arts/stage/2022/08/20/news/comic_kevin_mcaleer_on_new_live_show_why_am_i_here_and_going_head-to-head_with_liam_neeson_on_derry_girls-2803181/

Hallowe’en 2022 derryhalloween.com/

For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls

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: ireland.com/en-gb/

Derry Girls on Channel 4: channel4.com/programmes/derry-girls

Women's Coalition (1996) - a minor but very important party forcing other parties to take women's issues seriously: niassembly.gov.uk/visit-and-learning/women-in-parliament/northern-ireland-womens-coalition/

Levi’s 501 Advert - Nick Keman: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwG_wym3p68

Richmond Shopping Centre: www.richmondcentre.co.uk/

Folyeside Shopping Centre: www.foyleside.co.uk/

Austins: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austins_(department_store)

The Spice Girls: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spice_Girls www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/derry-girls-spice-girls-union-jack-newsupdate/

Erin’s Diary: www.hachette.co.uk/titles/lisa-mcgee/erins-diary-an-official-derry-girls-book/9781841884424/

Stars in their Eyes: www.ukgameshows.com/ukgs/Stars_in_Their_Eyes

BBC Children in Need: www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/

Damien Molony: www.imdb.com/name/nm3729877/

www.redonline.co.uk/reviews/film-reviews/a38011828/the-split-season-3-release-date-cast-plot/

Being Human: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Being_Human_(British_TV_series)

The Walled City Brewery: www.walledcitybrewery.com/

For more information about Talking Derry Girls, go to: www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls