Republic of Telly

Big news from the state broadcaster. The bosses at RTÉ have decided to cancel Republic of Telly after 15 seasons. According to the Irish Mirror, the decision not to bring back the popular comedy show is because of financial pressures following a loss of €20 million last year. Republic of Telly was hosted by Neil Delamere, […]

9 years ago

Will the citizens of Britain understand the jokes and jibes? RTÉ comedy series Bridget & Eamon has been acquired by UKTV. The deal marks the first time that a comedy fully funded by RTÉ will air in the UK and the six-episode sitcom will be on Gold, UKTV’s comedy channel, this autumn. Bridget & Eamon started off as a […]

10 years ago

“At least ISIS are honest about it” The fame-hungry Kardashian family are under the impression that all publicity is good publicity but we’re guessing they haven’t seen the Rubberbandits take on the reality TV ‘stars’. This sketch, which was featured on Republic of Telly last night, is the best thing to happen to Kim K […]

10 years ago

Spot-on. Anyone who’s ever played GAA will identify with some, if not all, of these characters. You might even fit the profile yourself or if you don’t, you’ll definitely know someone from your own club who’s just like the characters humorously and very accurately summed up by Rory’s Stories in a sketch that featured on […]

10 years ago

“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 […]

10 years ago

RTE not afraid to have a laugh at their own expense. Earlier this month, RTE broadcast an exclusive interview with Michaela McCollum, the Tyrone native’s first public appearance since her release from prison in Peru, where she had served two and half years for drug smuggling. To say that there was a huge reaction to […]

10 years ago