And now, for something completely different: we're taking a swing away from the political this week to talk about Paul's 2013 episode of the series Ripper Street, which ran for five seasons on the BBC and starred Matthew MacFadyen (aka our Mr. Darcy), Jerome Flynn, and Adam Rothenberg. Paul stars as Stanley Bone, a real estate developer who may have ties to the murder of the week.Listen on for discussion of mental health treatment and policing in the late 19th century, why we think MacFadyen is far more suited for traditional drama than shows like Succession, and Paul's Macklemore-esque coat game this episode. (Plus, a brief appearance from Maggie's dog!)Show Socials:Insta, Bluesky & Tumblr: @girlies4mcgannArtwork by Amanda Albert (@amandaland.art on Insta)Maggie’s Socials:Insta: @maggierachael_Letterboxd: @maggierachaelKatie’s Socials:Insta & Bluesky: @katiebephoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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24. Streets of Yesterday (1989)
🇵🇸 Free Palestine 🇵🇸 In light of this episode’s subject matter, we strongly encourage all our listeners to donate to the following mutual aid organizations operating in Gaza: Dahnoun Mutual Aid: https://chuffed.org/project/115245-dahnoun-mutual-aidThe Sameer Project: https://linktr.ee/thesameerprojectPalestinian Children’s Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.netThis week, we're discussing 1989's Streets of Yesterday, a film Paul shot in Israel and berlin in the late '80s about two men caught in the middle of the violence between Israel and Gaza. Listen on for discussion of how film has evolved in covering sensitive topics since the '80s, the importance of indie filmmakers and supporting them in any way we can, and, inexplicably, a bunch of Ashes to Ashes references. Because of course.Show Socials:Insta, Bluesky & Tumblr: @girlies4mcgannArtwork by Amanda Albert (@amandaland.art on Insta)Maggie’s Socials:Insta: @maggierachael_Letterboxd: @maggierachaelKatie’s Socials:Insta & Bluesky: @katiebephoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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23. Paul McGann: Part II
We're back with the second half of our three-hour (!!!) conversation with Paul McGann! If you're a film buff, you'll love this half, as we take a deep dive into his love for silent film and the people who made it, as well as his experience working with industry legends like Kenneth Branagh and Jack Cardiff. There's also more on his dedication to war history, and plenty more. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did <3Show Socials:Insta, Bluesky & Tumblr: @girlies4mcgannArtwork by Amanda Albert (@amandaland.art on Insta)Maggie's Socials:Insta: @maggierachael_Letterboxd & Bluesky: @maggierachaelKatie's Socials:Insta & Bluesky: @katiebephoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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22. Paul McGann: Part I
Surpriiiiiise.We cannot thank Paul enough for this opportunity. He's as much of a doll as you'd hope, and we had an amazing time chatting about everything from Ashes to Ashes to Nice Town to Downtime and beyond. We're forever indebted to him for being kind enough to appear on the show, and to Ken Deep of Long Island Who Con for helping make this happen. We hope you enjoy part one, and there's more coming soon <3Show Socials:Insta, Bluesky & Tumblr: @girlies4mcgannArtwork by Amanda Albert (@amandaland.art on Insta)Maggie's Socials:Insta: @maggierachael_Letterboxd & Bluesky: @maggierachaelKatie's Socials:Insta & Bluesky: @katiebephoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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21. Side Quest: Gallifrey One 2025
As we shake off the last of the winter blues, the Girlies have arrived with their first side quest for 2025: their trip to Gallifrey One! Maggie flew all the way out to Los Angeles, where she got to see Katie, as well as make plenty of new friends, and both of them went way overboard on all things Doctor Who, as is tradition. (And also catch COVID, which explains why this episode is slightly later than usual. Whoops.)Listen on for a breakdown of the con and all the folks we met, as well as some off-the-wall stories (because there's always a few at cons like these) and what's next for everyone who loves Gally.Show Socials:Insta, Bluesky & Tumblr: @girlies4mcgannArtwork by Amanda Albert (@amandaland.art on Insta)Maggie’s Socials:Insta: @maggierachael_Letterboxd: @maggierachaelKatie’s Socials:Insta & Bluesky: @katiebephoto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Two best friends embark on one hell of a journey: examining every project in their favorite actor Paul McGann's filmography. From film and television to audio dramas and more, they're diving headfirst into the ultimate adventure in fangirling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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