Republic of Telly

Republic of Telly

Republic of Telly

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Republic of Telly

2009- 2014

5 Seasons

67 Episodes

7.0(2 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Kevin McGahern

Host

Kevin McGahern

Acting

Hilary Rose

Handy Sandie

Hilary Rose

Production

Jennifer Maguire

Reporter

Jennifer Maguire

Acting

Dermot Whelan

Host

Dermot Whelan

Production

Bernard O'Shea

Reporter

Bernard O'Shea

Acting

Neil Delamere

Host

Neil Delamere

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