
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.
Seasons
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2010-10-20
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2010-10-27
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2010-11-03
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.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2010-11-10
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.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2010-11-17
This week Jennifer Maguire appears in The Snapper and The Rubberbandits answer some viewers' questions.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2010-11-24
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.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2010-12-01
Topical comedy show with comedian Dermot Whelan, and reports by Jennifer Maguire.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2010-12-08
The Rubberbandits release their single 'Horse Outside' and campaign to make it number 1 this Christmas.
9. Episode 9
Air Date: 2010-12-15
The Rubberbandits give a history lesson on the ancient Celts and Jennifer Maguire goes to Limerick.
10. Episode 10
Air Date: 2010-12-22
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.
11. Christmas Special
Air Date: 2010-12-26
They recreate a certain movie, discuss New Years' Resolutions and the Rubberbandits leave the country.
12. Episode 12
Air Date: 2011-03-07
13. Episode 13
Air Date: 2011-03-14
14. Episode 14
Air Date: 2011-03-21
15. Episode 15
Air Date: 2011-03-28
16. Episode 16
Air Date: 2011-04-04
17. Episode 17
Air Date: 2011-04-11
18. Episode 18
Air Date: 2011-04-18
19. Episode 19
Air Date: 2011-04-25
20. Episode 20
Air Date: 2011-05-02
21. Episode 21
Air Date: 2011-05-09
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2011-10-17
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2011-10-24
Featuring Damo and Ivor's new song "Big Box Little Box", Handy Sandie, Dotsy and more.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2011-10-31
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2011-11-07
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2011-11-14
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2011-11-21
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2011-11-28
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2011-12-05
9. Episode 9
Air Date: 2011-12-12
10. Episode 10
Air Date: 2012-12-19
11. Episode 11
Air Date: 2012-04-09
13. Episode 13
Air Date: 2012-04-23
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2012-10-22
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.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2012-10-29
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.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2012-11-05
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2012-11-12
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.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2012-11-19
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.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2012-11-26
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.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2012-12-03
Topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan, the gang discover the advantages of having a baby and Darby is inflicted on New York.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2012-12-10
Topical comedy show hosted by Dermot Whelan featuring unusual guest appearances on popular programmes.
9. Episode 9
Air Date: 2012-12-17
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.
10. Episode 10
Air Date: 2013-03-04
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.
11. Episode 11
Air Date: 2013-03-11
12. Episode 12
Air Date: 2013-03-18
13. Episode 13
Air Date: 2013-03-25
14. Episode 14
Air Date: 2013-04-01
15. Episode 15
Air Date: 2013-04-08
16. Episode 16
Air Date: 2013-04-15
17. Episode 17
Air Date: 2013-04-22
18. Episode 18
Air Date: 2013-04-29
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2014-01-01
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2013-11-18
The Republic of Telly gang debut 'Ireland: The Musical' and Jen goes on 'Undercover Boss'.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2013-12-09
The gang reveal some truths about Christmas in Ireland.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2013-12-16
Indie band Slave Baby fund their upcoming album by opening a festival-themed pop-up restaurant.
9. Episode 9
Air Date: 2013-12-23
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.
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Rating
7.0/10
Release Date
2009-10-24
Episodes
67 (5 seasons)
Status
Ended