
Republic of Telly
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
Host

Hilary Rose
Handy Sandie

Jennifer Maguire
Reporter

Dermot Whelan
Host

Bernard O'Shea
Reporter

Neil Delamere
Host
Seasons
E1Episode 1
Oct 26, 2009
Neil Delamere presents this new topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's events.
E2Episode 2
Nov 2, 2009
Neil Delamere presents this new topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's events.
E3Episode 3
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
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
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
Dec 14, 2009
Neil Delamere presents this topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's events.
E7Episode 7
Dec 21, 2009
Neil Delamere presents this topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's events.
E8Episode 8
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
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
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
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
Oct 20, 2010
E2Episode 2
Oct 27, 2010
E3Episode 3
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
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
Nov 17, 2010
This week Jennifer Maguire appears in The Snapper and The Rubberbandits answer some viewers' questions.
E6Episode 6
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
Dec 1, 2010
Topical comedy show with comedian Dermot Whelan, and reports by Jennifer Maguire.
E8Episode 8
Dec 8, 2010
The Rubberbandits release their single 'Horse Outside' and campaign to make it number 1 this Christmas.
E9Episode 9
Dec 15, 2010
The Rubberbandits give a history lesson on the ancient Celts and Jennifer Maguire goes to Limerick.
E10Episode 10
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
Dec 26, 2010
They recreate a certain movie, discuss New Years' Resolutions and the Rubberbandits leave the country.
E12Episode 12
Mar 7, 2011
E13Episode 13
Mar 14, 2011
E14Episode 14
Mar 21, 2011
E15Episode 15
Mar 28, 2011
E16Episode 16
Apr 4, 2011
E17Episode 17
Apr 11, 2011
E18Episode 18
Apr 18, 2011
E19Episode 19
Apr 25, 2011
E20Episode 20
May 2, 2011
E21Episode 21
May 9, 2011
E1Episode 1
Oct 17, 2011
E2Episode 2
Oct 24, 2011
Featuring Damo and Ivor's new song "Big Box Little Box", Handy Sandie, Dotsy and more.
E3Episode 3
Oct 31, 2011
E4Episode 4
Nov 7, 2011
E5Episode 5
Nov 14, 2011
E6Episode 6
Nov 21, 2011
E7Episode 7
Nov 28, 2011
E8Episode 8
Dec 5, 2011
E9Episode 9
Dec 12, 2011
E10Episode 10
Dec 19, 2012
E11Episode 11
Apr 9, 2012
E13Episode 13
Apr 23, 2012
E1Episode 1
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
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
Nov 5, 2012
E4Episode 4
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
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
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
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
Dec 10, 2012
Topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan featuring unusual guest appearances on popular programmes.
E9Episode 9
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
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
Mar 11, 2013
E12Episode 12
Mar 18, 2013
E13Episode 13
Mar 25, 2013
E14Episode 14
Apr 1, 2013
E15Episode 15
Apr 8, 2013
E16Episode 16
Apr 15, 2013
E17Episode 17
Apr 22, 2013
E18Episode 18
Apr 29, 2013
E1Episode 1
Jan 1, 2014
E4Episode 4
Nov 18, 2013
The Republic of Telly gang debut 'Ireland: The Musical' and Jen goes on 'Undercover Boss'.
E7Episode 7
Dec 9, 2013
The gang reveal some truths about Christmas in Ireland.
E8Episode 8
Dec 16, 2013
Indie band Slave Baby fund their upcoming album by opening a festival-themed pop-up restaurant.
E9Episode 9
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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