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VIDEO: The Republic of Telly went to town on Michaella McCollum

Published 09:29 12 Apr 2016 BST

Updated 09:39 12 Apr 2016 BST

Colm Boohig
VIDEO: The Republic of Telly went to town on Michaella McCollum

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"It just means I had an opportunity... to make money".

RTÉ's interview with Michaella McCollum - the Tyrone native who was jailed in Peru for smuggling drugs - is still very raw for many people... but that didn't stop the talented team behind Republic of Telly having their say. It appeared as though RTÉ were happy to have a bit of a dig at themselves, with the easy tone and avoidance of the more heavy-handed details in the original interview parodied throughout, while McCollum's let's say, positive outlook, on the whole affair is mocked as well. Have a look at the short clip below, with the last 30 seconds especially clever. https://youtu.be/YaoEJeZyrVw Clip via RTÉ Republic of Comedy

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VIDEO: The Republic of Telly went to town on Michaella McCollum