About this season
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.
Episodes (21)
1. Episode 1
Aired 20 October 2010 • 30 min
2. Episode 2
Aired 27 October 2010 • 30 min
3. Episode 3
Aired 3 November 2010 • 30 min
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
Aired 10 November 2010 • 30 min
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
Aired 17 November 2010 • 30 min
This week Jennifer Maguire appears in The Snapper and The Rubberbandits answer some viewers' questions.
6. Episode 6
Aired 24 November 2010 • 30 min
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
Aired 1 December 2010 • 30 min
Topical comedy show with comedian Dermot Whelan, and reports by Jennifer Maguire.
8. Episode 8
Aired 8 December 2010 • 30 min
The Rubberbandits release their single 'Horse Outside' and campaign to make it number 1 this Christmas.
9. Episode 9
Aired 15 December 2010 • 30 min
The Rubberbandits give a history lesson on the ancient Celts and Jennifer Maguire goes to Limerick.
10. Episode 10
Aired 22 December 2010 • 30 min
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
Aired 26 December 2010 • 30 min
They recreate a certain movie, discuss New Years' Resolutions and the Rubberbandits leave the country.
12. Episode 12
Aired 7 March 2011 • 30 min
13. Episode 13
Aired 14 March 2011 • 30 min
14. Episode 14
Aired 21 March 2011 • 30 min
15. Episode 15
Aired 28 March 2011 • 30 min
16. Episode 16
Aired 4 April 2011 • 30 min
17. Episode 17
Aired 11 April 2011 • 30 min
18. Episode 18
Aired 18 April 2011 • 30 min
19. Episode 19
Aired 25 April 2011 • 30 min
20. Episode 20
Aired 2 May 2011 • 30 min
21. Episode 21
Aired 9 May 2011 • 30 min