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Republic of Telly

7.0(3)
First Aired:October 24, 2009
Seasons:5 seasons
Episodes:67
Status:Ended

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.

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

Seasons

E1Episode 1

30m

Oct 26, 2009

Neil Delamere presents this new topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's events.

E2Episode 2

30m

Nov 2, 2009

Neil Delamere presents this new topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's events.

E3Episode 3

30m

Nov 9, 2009

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.

E4Episode 4

30m

Nov 16, 2009

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.

E5Episode 5

30m

Nov 23, 2009

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.

E6Episode 6

30m

Dec 14, 2009

Neil Delamere presents this topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's events.

E7Episode 7

30m

Dec 21, 2009

Neil Delamere presents this topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's events.

E8Episode 8

30m

Feb 22, 2010

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.

E9Episode 9

30m

Mar 15, 2010

Neil Delamere presents this topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's pop culture events.

E10Episode 10

30m

Mar 22, 2010

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.

E11Episode 11

30m

Mar 29, 2010

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.

E1Episode 1

30m

Oct 20, 2010

E2Episode 2

30m

Oct 27, 2010

E3Episode 3

30m

Nov 3, 2010

Topical comedy with Dermot Whelan. This week Dermot appears in a Twilight spoof, Breffny Morgan performs his version of 50 Cent's 'In the Club', plus more from The Rubberbandits.

E4Episode 4

30m

Nov 10, 2010

Topical comedy with Dermot Whelan. Today, Dáithí Ó Sé is James Bond, Jennifer Maguire gives the Jackass guys a taste of their own medicine, plus The Rubberbandits are in the studio.

E5Episode 5

30m

Nov 17, 2010

This week Jennifer Maguire appears in The Snapper and The Rubberbandits answer some viewers' questions.

E6Episode 6

30m

Nov 24, 2010

Topical comedy show with comedian Dermot Whelan, and reports by Jennifer Maguire. The Rubberbandits visit Kilkenny and Michelle Doherty sings about her passion for Marty Whelan.

E7Episode 7

30m

Dec 1, 2010

Topical comedy show with comedian Dermot Whelan, and reports by Jennifer Maguire.

E8Episode 8

30m

Dec 8, 2010

The Rubberbandits release their single 'Horse Outside' and campaign to make it number 1 this Christmas.

E9Episode 9

30m

Dec 15, 2010

The Rubberbandits give a history lesson on the ancient Celts and Jennifer Maguire goes to Limerick.

E10Episode 10

30m

Dec 22, 2010

The Republic of Telly is back with comedian Dermot Whelan as the new host and Jennifer Maguire will once again be reporting for the show.

E11Christmas Special

30m

Dec 26, 2010

They recreate a certain movie, discuss New Years' Resolutions and the Rubberbandits leave the country.

E12Episode 12

30m

Mar 7, 2011

E13Episode 13

30m

Mar 14, 2011

E14Episode 14

30m

Mar 21, 2011

E15Episode 15

30m

Mar 28, 2011

E16Episode 16

30m

Apr 4, 2011

E17Episode 17

30m

Apr 11, 2011

E18Episode 18

30m

Apr 18, 2011

E19Episode 19

30m

Apr 25, 2011

E20Episode 20

30m

May 2, 2011

E21Episode 21

30m

May 9, 2011

E1Episode 1

30m

Oct 17, 2011

E2Episode 2

30m

Oct 24, 2011

Featuring Damo and Ivor's new song "Big Box Little Box", Handy Sandie, Dotsy and more.

E3Episode 3

30m

Oct 31, 2011

E4Episode 4

30m

Nov 7, 2011

E5Episode 5

30m

Nov 14, 2011

E6Episode 6

30m

Nov 21, 2011

E7Episode 7

30m

Nov 28, 2011

E8Episode 8

30m

Dec 5, 2011

E9Episode 9

30m

Dec 12, 2011

E10Episode 10

30m

Dec 19, 2012

E11Episode 11

30m

Apr 9, 2012

E13Episode 13

30m

Apr 23, 2012

E1Episode 1

30m

Oct 22, 2012

Return of the topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan, Jennifer Maguire and Bernard O'Shea, featuring unusual guest appearances on popular programmes. Dermot gives his take on recent TV programmes, Jennifer travels the world in search of celebrities to confuse, and Bernard presents his own show-within-a-show.

E2Episode 2

30m

Oct 29, 2012

Jennifer Maguire is sent to become a labourer on a farm in upstate New York, and samples some of the tastes of home during an Irish night out in the Big Apple. Bernard O'Shea takes over the news slot, and George Lee agrees to become Dermot Whelan's new sidekick. Also includes a musical performance by comedy band Dead Cat Bounce.

E3Episode 3

30m

Nov 5, 2012

E4Episode 4

30m

Nov 12, 2012

Jennifer Maguire attends the Comic Con in New York, where she unleashes her own brand of comedy on the red carpet, and Bernard takes a new approach to his relationship with Georgia with disastrous results.

E5Episode 5

30m

Nov 19, 2012

Topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan, Jennifer Maguire travels to Cardiff to see if life there matches the MTV show, The Valley while Bernard delves deep into Colin Farrell's bizarre tea fetish. Dermot occupies himself with Kitchen Hero and RTE's programs for old people.

E6Episode 6

30m

Nov 26, 2012

Topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan, Jennifer Maguire travels to the Q Awards to find celebrities to confuse and embarrass, while Bernard convinces Jen that they've married after a heavy night of boozing.

E7Episode 7

30m

Dec 3, 2012

Topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan, the gang discover the advantages of having a baby and Darby is inflicted on New York.

E8Episode 8

30m

Dec 10, 2012

Topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan featuring unusual guest appearances on popular programmes.

E9Episode 9

30m

Dec 17, 2012

Topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan, Jennifer Maguire and Bernard O'Shea, featuring unusual guest appearances on popular programmes. Dermot gives his take on recent TV programmes, Jennifer travels the world in search of celebrities to confuse, and Bernard breaks down essential news into a two-minute burst.

E10Episode 10

30m

Mar 4, 2013

Topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan, Jennifer Maguire and Bernard O'Shea, featuring unusual guest appearances on popular programmes. Celebrities also appear in behind-the-scenes sketches, and the presenters learn what members of the public get up to with the new confession camera.

E11Episode 11

30m

Mar 11, 2013

E12Episode 12

30m

Mar 18, 2013

E13Episode 13

30m

Mar 25, 2013

E14Episode 14

30m

Apr 1, 2013

E15Episode 15

30m

Apr 8, 2013

E16Episode 16

30m

Apr 15, 2013

E17Episode 17

30m

Apr 22, 2013

E18Episode 18

30m

Apr 29, 2013

E1Episode 1

30m

Jan 1, 2014

E4Episode 4

30m

Nov 18, 2013

The Republic of Telly gang debut 'Ireland: The Musical' and Jen goes on 'Undercover Boss'.

E7Episode 7

30m

Dec 9, 2013

The gang reveal some truths about Christmas in Ireland.

E8Episode 8

30m

Dec 16, 2013

Indie band Slave Baby fund their upcoming album by opening a festival-themed pop-up restaurant.

E9Episode 9

30m

Dec 23, 2013

A festive edition of the topical comedy show, featuring the Rubberbandits, the Viper and the Republic of Telly Orchestra. With Kevin McGahern, Jennifer Maguire and Bernard O'Shea.

Storyline

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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