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.
Creator: James Cotter
Network: RTÉ2
Seasons
5
Episodes
67
Status
Ended
Kevin McGahern
Host
Hilary Rose
Handy Sandie
Jennifer Maguire
Reporter
Dermot Whelan
Host
Bernard O'Shea
Reporter
Neil Delamere
Host
Bobby McGlynn
Self - Rubberbandits member (as Bob McGlynn)
Blindboy Boatclub
Self-Rubberbandits member
2021