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Talking Derry Girls
Talking Derry Girls
The Big Light

Fancy a bit of craic?! Jeanie, Marie-Louise and Pauline love the Channel 4 sit-com, Derry Girls, based in their home city. We thought... more

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Episodes

Episode 106 - Derry Rocks the Boat

Episode 106 - Derry Rocks the Boat We are a world record breaking City !  And we did it with style - courtesy... more

08 May 2024 · 44 minutes
Ep 105 - Original Derry Girl Louise Gallagher on creating Blue Lights

WARNING DOES CONTAIN SOME MILD SPOILERS FOR EP 3 BLUE LIGHTS.  The Derry Girls - Blue Lights connections are well and... more

01 May 2024 · 47 minutes
Episode 104 - You say avocado, we say mushy peas.

The Blue Lights obsession continues. WARNING CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR EP 2 BLUE LIGHTS.  Never record a podcast on an empty stomach! The... more

24 Apr 2024 · 44 minutes
Episode 103 - The Blue Lights are Flashing.

Declan Lawn talks Series 2 of everyone's favourite cop show. Spoiler alert, you may want to watch Episode 1 of the... more

17 Apr 2024 · 36 minutes
Ep 102 - Education. Education. Education.

The Talking Derry Girls are in a book! And not just any old book but an academic one about teaching history... more

10 Apr 2024 · 54 minutes
Episode 101: Record Breaking - Rock the Boat

Are you sitting comfortably? Then we probably shouldn't invite you to Derry on Saturday 4th May where you can sit... more

03 Apr 2024 · 53 minutes
Episode 100 - One hundred reasons why we love Lisa McGee and why it's still all her fault!

The Talking Derry Girls are amazed to have reached their milestone episode and there's only one person to blame. Here... more

13 Mar 2024 · 33 minutes
Episode 99 - Ninety Nine Lead Balloons - From U.S. to Us

One recording away from the big 100 and the TDGs are still in different timezones. Not sure what the lead... more

06 Mar 2024 · 42 minutes
Episode 98 - Talk about your Whereabouts..

Where are we? What are we doing? In this week's episode of podcasting for the bewildered, the Talking Derry Girls are... more

28 Feb 2024 · 38 minutes
Episode 97 - Wanted: David Ireland - Dead or Alive!

Not all the Talking Derry Girls listeners are aware that Pauline, Marie-Louise and Jeanie have appeared in Derry Girls. They try... more

21 Feb 2024 · 41 minutes
Episode 96 - Has anyone seen Brigid?

Back in November ‘23 the TDGs chatted with award winning photographic artist Deirdre Brennan. (Ep.88). Deirdre was working on her... more

14 Feb 2024 · 40 minutes
Regifting “Episode 95 - Talking Derry Girls” - the gift that just keeps on…

When 3 becomes 2: Pauline and Jeanie are left feeling a bit like Take That after “Robie” left. Marie-Louise is... more

20 Dec 2023 · 52 minutes
Episode 94 - Good Morning …Vietnam!? Do all roads lead to Derry?

We are “in the mouth of Christmas” as they say in Derry, and the Talking Derry Girls still aren't convinced... more

13 Dec 2023 · 44 minutes
Episode 93 - Joy to the World: A catch up with Charlene Mc Crossan - Derry Walking Tours.

Are the Talking Derry Girls ready to spread some Christmas joy? Maybe a chat with Charlene can get their jingles jangling. A... more

06 Dec 2023 · 35 minutes
Episode 92 - International Emmy Award Winning Derry Girls

The Talking Derry Girls knew there was no way to beat Lisa McGee's latest exceptional win, but that didn't stop... more

24 Nov 2023 · 29 minutes
Episode 91 - Derry Boys

“A teenage dream’s so hard to beat" …” Lyrics from “Teenage Kicks”, the punk anthem from Derry’s own The Undertones. 45... more

23 Nov 2023 · 54 minutes
Episode 90 - Back Home in Derry with Extra Blue Lights

It is, unfortunately, not that often that the Talking Derry Girls find themselves on home soil together. Even then getting... more

15 Nov 2023 · 45 minutes
Episode 89 "Stolen" - Margo Harkin

Derry Born and based, the formidable documentary filmmaker tells the Talking Derry Girls about her latest film. Currently showing at... more

08 Nov 2023 · 52 minutes
Episode 88 - Calling all the Brigids

Award winning photographic artist Deirdre Brennan is on the look out for interesting Brigids. She tells the Talking Derry Girls... more

01 Nov 2023 · 48 minutes
Episode 87 - "And hope and history rhyme"

From Seamus Heaney to Fat Boy Slim, via the Cranberries, and Michelle Mallon inspiration, Shauna Bray. There was something in the... more

25 Oct 2023 · 51 minutes
Episode 86 - What's in a Name? - The Talking Derry Girls tie up some loose ends.

Marie-Louise finds her true self and Jeanie discovers that the only member of her family to embrace their family identity is Charlie... more

18 Oct 2023 · 56 minutes
Episode 85 - The Big Tickets

This week the Talking Derry Girls are discussing when life imitates art. Who knew when Lisa McGee dreamt of Fat... more

11 Oct 2023 · 33 minutes
Episode 84 -How to Get to Derry Girls from London Irish.

Ten years after Lisa McGee's "London Irish" premiered on Channel 4 the Talking Derry Girls decided to take a closer... more

04 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Episode 83 - Derry Culture

Ever modest the Talking Derry Girls don't often talk about their Irish Podcast Award…pause for Sister Michael - "What you... more

27 Sep 2023 · 38 minutes
Episode 82 - Shirt Tales part 3

"In the early morning the shirt factory horn Called the women from Creggan, The Moor and The Bog" It is not only... more

13 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Episode 81 - Shirt Tales part 2

The missing tales. 3 years in the making Pauline finally comes clean to Jeanie and Marie-Louise as to exactly why... more

06 Sep 2023 · 59 minutes
Episode 80 - Lisa McGee tells us How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.

The news is out there. A brand new comedy thriller from Lisa McGee has been commissioned by Channel 4. Lisa... more

25 Aug 2023 · 47 minutes
Episode 79 - How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.

The all new comedy thriller from Derry Girls creator and all round sound woman Lisa McGee. The TDGs discuss the breaking... more

23 Aug 2023 · 37 minutes
Episode 78 - TRAINSPOTTING

Jeanie and Pauline take a road trip to see the ‘actual’ Derry Girls Train - series3 Ep3 Stranger on a... more

02 Aug 2023 · 54 minutes
Episode 77 - The Experience Part 2

With too much excitement to cram into just one episode the TDGs become a BOGOF or is it a miniseries?... more

12 Jul 2023 · 41 minutes
Episode 76 - The Jamie Lee Experience

Derry Girls Experience : Opening Night.  The red carpet was out, the pre ordered sunshine was ready and our Golden Ticket... more

06 Jul 2023 · 50 minutes
Episode 75 - Museum Pieces

The TDGs get a preview of the Derry Girls Experience - for THE TAPE. The countdown is now fully on... more

29 Jun 2023 · 41 minutes
Episode 74 - Making an Exhibition (For ourselves!)

The TDGs are always happiest when examining their favourite show. This particular episode has been kept under wraps since November... more

22 Jun 2023 · 54 minutes
Episode 73 - GOLDEN TICKETS (short bonus episode)

The award winning TDGs and the multi multi award winning Derry Girls want you to be winners too.  The long awaited... more

16 Jun 2023 · 17 minutes
Episode 72 : It's still a state of mind

It's 3 years since the TDG's first decided to share their combined musings with the world. Some of you have... more

14 Jun 2023 · 33 minutes
Episode 71 : Winning Awards and Faking Tans

The sun is shining on the good people of Derry and the TDG's are remembering sunbed sessions and suntans past... more

07 Jun 2023 · 35 minutes
Episode 70 : Work Experience - TDGs' style.

Jeanie spent the past week experiencing work. In the company of two wee English fellas, she went back to basics... more

31 May 2023 · 53 minutes
Episode 69 : The TDG's tell you where to go…

It came to our attention recently that some of you are following in our footsteps… Pauline had a tip off that... more

24 May 2023 · 56 minutes
Episode 68 : BAFTA Glory - Extra

Full disclosure needed. The TDGs weren't planning to be here this week. Work and family commitments had taken over. However... more

17 May 2023 · 42 minutes
Episode 67 : Take a beat with Declan Lawn

CONTAINS A SPOILER! Just in case you haven’t watched Blue Lights yet!  We have a wee challenge for you this week.... more

10 May 2023 · 44 minutes
Episode 66: Blue lights

For the tape… and new listeners, Talking Derry Girls are Pauline Moore, Jeanie Messenger and Marie-Louise Muir. However whilst they... more

03 May 2023 · 35 minutes
Episode 65 : Is it London or is it Derry? When in doubt try both.

Pauline and Jeanie are hobnobbing in London's West End while Marie-Louise is a plus 1 at a Presidential visit, as... more

26 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Episode 64 : Hume Beyond Belief

The life and Mission of John and Pat Hume 25 years on from the signing of the Good Friday Agreement a... more

07 Apr 2023 · 42 minutes
Episode 63 : Isn't it Iconic.

As promised and just in time for the St Patrick's Day Spring Carnival, the eagerly awaited Derry Girls taster exhibition... more

22 Mar 2023 · 53 minutes
Episode 62: Shirt Tales Part 1

Abandoned (for one episode only) by Jeanie and Marie-Louise, Pauline is determined not to be an individual on her own! Meet... more

16 Mar 2023 · 56 minutes
Episode 61 : Pick me Up - International Women's Day.

The TDG's - Pauline, Marie-Louise and Jeanie - have always got each other's backs and this week they manage to... more

08 Mar 2023 · 50 minutes
Episode 60: Talk about your talkabouts.

The TDG's are in reflective mood or is it delirium? 60 epiodes in has got them thinking - is it... more

01 Mar 2023 · 54 minutes
Episode 59: Fancy seeing you here. The Derry Girls Reunion 2023.

The TDG's have been on a road trip like no other. One where Marie-Louise was in charge - chairing a... more

22 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Episode 58: What happens in Derry…is very unlikely to stay in Derry.

The TDG's are back together in the City and looking for adventure. Just getting there involved one tale of woe... more

15 Feb 2023 · 44 minutes
Episode 57: Three Flaming Sambucas and a 10p mix

"What were you doing up Pump Street?"  February is Love Legenderry Food Month celebrating all of the culinary genius that the... more

08 Feb 2023 · 46 minutes
Episode 56: Happy St Brigid's Day

How much do you know about St Brigid? Ireland has named a new public holiday in her honour but the... more

01 Feb 2023 · 55 minutes
Episode 55: Parlez in the Parlour

2023 is a New Year full of exciting Derry Girls news and upcoming events. The TDG's are primed for action... more

25 Jan 2023 · 56 minutes
Episode 54: Nun the Wiser - Mary Pat Kelly: The whole story… For now.

Will the real Sister Michael please stand forward? Christmas is a time of magical dreams, imaginings and inexplicable happenings. During a... more

21 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Episode 53: It's beginning to look a lot like Bah Humbug.

Back in their separate homesteads the TDG's are battling to unearth any Christmas spirit. Marie-Louise is still fighting her bug,... more

14 Dec 2022 · 46 minutes
Episode 52: You are now entering Freedom Derry - Lisa McGee

What a week it's been for the TDG's - Together in Derry for a pre festive catch up and a... more

07 Dec 2022 · 46 minutes
Episode 51: Extra extras PART 2 - We're ready for our close up Mr Scorsese.

When Hollywood Royalty declared their feelings for "those nuns" the TDGs had a rethink about their role in the programme.... more

30 Nov 2022 · 49 minutes
Episode 50: Extra extras! PART 1

Back in November 2021 the TDG's were given the honour of appearing as extras in an episode of the show.  It... more

22 Nov 2022 · 58 minutes
Episode 49: In it to Win it

The TDG's are well and truly out of their comfort zone when discussion turns to football. Derry City Football Club... more

16 Nov 2022 · 51 minutes
Episode 48: When it's scone it's scone.

There's nothing " funny" about these award winning scones. A programme that was a year in the making, for reasons... more

09 Nov 2022 · 49 minutes
Episode 47: Derry Hallowe'en Parade 2022

It's very scary in Derry : This year saw the return of the carnival parade to the city streets and... more

02 Nov 2022 · 48 minutes
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It's very scary in Derry : This year saw the return of the carnival parade to the city streets and Jeanie, Pauline... more