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Republic of Telly

Republic of Telly

NR2009•30m•7.0/10
Comedy

Ratings

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7.0/10(2)

Republic of Telly is a TV review and magazine programme on Irish public broadcaster, RTÉ Two. Presented by comedian Kevin McGahern, the programme is intended as a satirical examination at television, mocking various Irish and British TV channels, including sketches and special guests making an appearance from the shows. An added feature of the show is its correspondents Jennifer Maguire and Bernard O'Shea. Maguire conducts vox pops and celebrity interviews, whereas O'Shea conducts "live on the spot reports". Series two also introduced comedians The Rubberbandits as reporters, bizarre weathermen and agony aunts. The series has contributed to the chart success of The Rubberbandits single "Horse Outside", as well as "Everybody's Drinkin'" and "Big Box Little Box" by Damo and Ivor.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 24, 2009

Last Aired

January 1, 2014

Networks

RTÉ2

Created By

James Cotter

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2009-10-26
Neil Delamere presents this new topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's events.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2009-11-02
Neil Delamere presents this new topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's events.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2009-11-09
Presenter and comedian Neil Delamere will be making unusual guest appearances in our favourite shows, whether that's getting diagnosed on The Clinic, or auditioning to become a pop star.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2009-11-16
Neil Delamere presents this topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's events. This week John and Edward meet Queen, not 'the' Queen, Martin King is compared to Scooby Doo, and Neil is forced to watch Nationwide with grim consequences.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2009-11-23
Presenter and comedian Neil Delamere will be making unusual guest appearances in our favourite shows, whether that's getting diagnosed on The Clinic, or auditioning to become a pop star.
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2009-12-14
Neil Delamere presents this topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's events.
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2009-12-21
Neil Delamere presents this topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's events.
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2010-02-22
Weekly show presented by Neil Delamere with TV news, comedy, gossip and celebrity guests. This week, Neil stars in the sequel to Ironman and heals the sick in Grey's Anatomy.
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2010-03-15
Neil Delamere presents this topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's pop culture events.
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2010-03-22
Presenter and comedian Neil Delamere will be making unusual guest appearances in our favourite shows, whether that's getting diagnosed on The Clinic, or auditioning to become a pop star.
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2010-03-29
Neil Delamere presents this topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week\'s pop culture events. Mairead takes to the streets of Cork to find out what people think of cougars.

Cast

Kevin McGahern

Kevin McGahern

Host

Hilary Rose

Hilary Rose

Handy Sandie

Jennifer Maguire

Jennifer Maguire

Reporter

Dermot Whelan

Dermot Whelan

Host

Bernard O'Shea

Bernard O'Shea

Reporter

Neil Delamere

Neil Delamere

Host

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