Republic of Telly

7.0/10200930mEnded5 Seasons · 67 Episodes

Comedy

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.

Released: Oct 24, 2009

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Seasons

Season 1

11 episodes

Season 2

21 episodes

Top Cast

Kevin McGahern

Host

Hilary Rose

Handy Sandie

Jennifer Maguire

Reporter

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