Republic of Telly is a comedy television series that premiered on RTÉ2 on October 24, 2009. It ended on January 1, 2014. It was created by James Cotter. It stars Kevin McGahern, Hilary Rose, Jennifer Maguire and Dermot Whelan.
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 s ...
Premise
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.
Neil Delamere presents this new topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's events.
October 26, 2009
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Neil Delamere presents this new topical comedy show, which takes an amusing look back on the week's events.
November 2, 2009
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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.
November 9, 2009
Season 2 preview21 episodes total
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October 20, 2010
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October 27, 2010
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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.
November 3, 2010
Season 3 preview12 episodes total
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October 17, 2011
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Featuring Damo and Ivor's new song "Big Box Little Box", Handy Sandie, Dotsy and more.
October 24, 2011
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October 31, 2011
Season 4 preview18 episodes total
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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.
October 22, 2012
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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.
October 29, 2012
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November 5, 2012
Season 5 preview5 episodes total
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January 1, 2014
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October 24, 2011
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October 31, 2011
Season 6 preview0 episodes total
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February 20, 2012
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February 27, 2012
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March 5, 2012
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October 22, 2012
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October 29, 2012
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November 5, 2012
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March 4, 2013
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March 11, 2013
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March 18, 2013
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October 28, 2013
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November 4, 2013
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November 11, 2013
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March 10, 2014
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March 17, 2014
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March 24, 2014
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November 3, 2014
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November 10, 2014
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November 17, 2014
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March 16, 2015
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March 23, 2015
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March 30, 2015
Season 13 preview0 episodes total
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October 19, 2015
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October 26, 2015
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November 2, 2015
Season 14 preview0 episodes total
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Kevin McGahern and Joanne McNally return with more spoofs, sketches and reviews of the best and worst of Irish TV, and Edwin Sammon also joins the cast fresh from his role as the parish priest in sitcom Bridget and Eamon.