RTE does comic relief

alan partridge aha · 17-06-2020 9:46pm #1

As the title suggests RTE stars are doing comic relief for charity. I see the line up and I predict it will be a pile of carp. What do others think.

twirlagig · 17-06-2020 9:47pm

alan partridge aha wrote: »

As the title suggests RTE stars are doing comic relief for charity. I see the line up and I predict it will be a pile of carp. What do others think.

What’s the line up? Haven’t seen this

Hangdogroad · 17-06-2020 11:50pm

RTE and comedy in the same sentence is enough to make me break out in hives.

Zaph · 18-06-2020 12:34am

Will people be requested to donate money to make it stop? Could be a serious fundraiser if that was the case.

JP Liz V1 · 18-06-2020 12:36am

twirlagig wrote: »

What’s the line up? Haven’t seen this

Jason Byrne

endacl · 18-06-2020 12:38am

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Jason Byrne

Followed by an extended 'Funny Friday' hosted by Joe Duffy.

whisky_galore · 18-06-2020 9:06am

The only relief will come when it ends.

Alf Veedersane · 18-06-2020 9:09am

alan partridge aha wrote: »

As the title suggests RTE stars are doing comic relief for charity. I see the line up and I predict it will be a pile of carp. What do others think.

Some people enjoy that kind of thing. These chaps look happy:

CarpPile.jpg?w=620&crop=0%2C0px%2C100%2C9999px

Storm 10 · 18-06-2020 10:34am

Here ya go

Hosted by Deirdre O'Kane, Nicky Byrne, Jennifer Zamparelli and Eoghan McDermott,

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2020/0609/1146299-rte-announces-emergency-comic-relief-fundraiser/

ballsymchugh · 18-06-2020 10:38am

Comic relief with the RTE Concert Orchestra? and the Normal People crew? that wasn't funny.

Glebee · 18-06-2020 10:56am

Storm 10 wrote: »

Here ya go

Hosted by Deirdre O'Kane, Nicky Byrne, Jennifer Zamparelli and Eoghan McDermott,

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2020/0609/1146299-rte-announces-emergency-comic-relief-fundraiser/

Hilarity will ensue. lol.

touts · 18-06-2020 11:01am

Storm 10 wrote: »

Here ya go

Hosted by Deirdre O'Kane, Nicky Byrne, Jennifer Zamparelli and Eoghan McDermott,

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2020/0609/1146299-rte-announces-emergency-comic-relief-fundraiser/

Nicky Byrne and Eoghan McDermott? If they ran out of funny people before they recruited the four hosts I don't have high hopes for the rest of it.

Galwayguy35 · 19-06-2020 11:46am

Storm 10 wrote: »

Here ya go

Hosted by Deirdre O'Kane, Nicky Byrne, Jennifer Zamparelli and Eoghan McDermott,

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2020/0609/1146299-rte-announces-emergency-comic-relief-fundraiser/

Those last 2 names bring images of torture rather than comic relief to my mind.

whisky_galore · 19-06-2020 2:40pm

Zig and Zag are set to get dusted off and have their moth holes repaired.

newcavanman · 19-06-2020 3:48pm

Storm 10 wrote: »

Here ya go

Hosted by Deirdre O'Kane, Nicky Byrne, Jennifer Zamparelli and Eoghan McDermott,

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2020/0609/1146299-rte-announces-emergency-comic-relief-fundraiser/

The list of hosts says it all

NIMAN · 19-06-2020 3:49pm

Just answer me one question, will Spittle be on it?

Rodney Bathgate · 19-06-2020 3:56pm

NIMAN wrote: »

Just answer me one question, will Spittle be on it?

Was thinking the same when I read this yesterday, but didn’t want to be accused of “misogyny” by virtual signaller E, when he strays from his beloved “scat thread”.

s1ippy · 19-06-2020 3:58pm

This is a hilarious premise, if it were an idea for a satire.

StupidLikeAFox · 19-06-2020 4:21pm

whisky_galore wrote: »

Zig and Zag are set to get dusted off and have their moth holes repaired.

I think thats Twink and Linda Martin you are thinking of

sonic85 · 19-06-2020 4:26pm

God this sounds horrendous. If the list of people involved is accurate itll be tragic to watch. If they were performing outside my window then I'd close the curtains.

Gods Gift · 19-06-2020 8:41pm

Sounds like a long misery slot.

RTE does Misery Relief.

JP Liz V1 · 19-06-2020 10:17pm

https://lovin.ie/entertainment/roy-keane-has-signed-up-for-rtes-comic-relief-night/

Skid X · 19-06-2020 10:18pm

Storm 10 wrote: »

Here ya go

Hosted by Deirdre O'Kane, Nicky Byrne, Jennifer Zamparelli and Eoghan McDermott,

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2020/0609/1146299-rte-announces-emergency-comic-relief-fundraiser/

They told me in January Eoghan McDermott was going to Australia

https://evoke.ie/2020/01/28/showbiz/radio-presenter-eoghan-mcdermott-quits-rte

What's the delay? He's still on everything - that concert thing a few months ago, pretending to shave his hair on the LLS for charity and now this

Is he saving up for the ticket? Can I make a donation? Times are hard enough without seeing him on the television over and over again.

Sam Hain · 19-06-2020 10:45pm

Oh great, it looks like Jason Byrne is on board. Aarrgghhhhhhh. My only relief will be filling a bucket with vomit and tears at the death of comedy.

Say Your Number · 19-06-2020 11:08pm

Skid X wrote: »

They told me in January Eoghan McDermott was going to Australia

https://evoke.ie/2020/01/28/showbiz/radio-presenter-eoghan-mcdermott-quits-rte

What's the delay? He's still on everything - that concert thing a few months ago, pretending to shave his hair on the LLS for charity and now this

Is he saving up for the ticket? Can I make a donation? Times are hard enough without seeing him on the television over and over again.

Reports on clickbait sites aside, where did he explicitly state he was going?

Atlantic Dawn · 19-06-2020 11:22pm

Will be interesting how many of them try to plug their own wares while they 'wurk' this gig.

JP Liz V1 · 19-06-2020 11:51pm

Eoghan went to Australia to do their Love Island voiceover only

bcklschaps · 19-06-2020 11:55pm

Sam Hain wrote: »

Oh great, it looks like Jason Byrne is on board. Aarrgghhhhhhh. My only relief will be filling a bucket with vomit and tears at the death of comedy.

:D

Acosta · 20-06-2020 7:03pm

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

Eoghan went to Australia to do their Love Island voiceover only

I'd consider paying the licence if he stayed there.

alan partridge aha · 20-06-2020 11:31pm

https://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/ray-darcy-hopes-comic-relief-22221045

He is some ar5ehole.

JP Liz V1 · 24-06-2020 10:04pm

RTÉ will air a special episode of Normal People this Friday, June 26, to raise funds for Comic Relief

ejmaztec · 25-06-2020 1:20pm

The "stars" of the gig would raise more money for charity if people paid for them to shut up.

25-06-2020 4:11pm

Storm 10 wrote: »

Here ya go

Hosted by Deirdre O'Kane, Nicky Byrne, Jennifer Zamparelli and Eoghan McDermott,

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2020/0609/1146299-rte-announces-emergency-comic-relief-fundraiser/

the unfunniest of them all imo

Atlantic Dawn · 25-06-2020 4:23pm

With no studio audience they will have to laugh at their own jokes.

Welsh Megaman · 25-06-2020 5:37pm

The Pointless thread is thataway —————>

salmocab · 25-06-2020 5:39pm

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

With no studio audience they will have to laugh at their own jokes.

So your saying Jason Byrne is happy that nothing has changed?

Man Vs ManUre · 25-06-2020 5:44pm

Can’t stand Deirdre O’Kane. Her voice is so annoying, horrible thicko Meath culchie accent. She was absolutely awful when she was hosting the 6 o’clock show, no matter what anyone would say she would always talk about herself. And if you are gonna be an interviewer you cannot be a narcissist.

Conall Cernach · 25-06-2020 6:04pm

Hopefully they use the same joke writer as they do for Dancing With The Stars.

whisky_galore · 25-06-2020 6:10pm

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

Can’t stand Deirdre O’Kane. Her voice is so annoying, horrible thicko Meath culchie accent. She was absolutely awful when she was hosting the 6 o’clock show, no matter what anyone would say she would always talk about herself. And if you are gonna be an interviewer you cannot be a narcissist.

I thought when Appliances Delivered went tits up, I wouldn't have to listen her goose like honking tones.

Welsh Megaman · 25-06-2020 6:36pm

Will the Liveline Funny Friday crew be taking part?

I could do with a chuckle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvJeATp31dw

castletownman · 25-06-2020 6:57pm

Storm 10 wrote: »

Here ya go

Hosted by Deirdre O'Kane, Nicky Byrne, Jennifer Zamparelli and Eoghan McDermott,

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2020/0609/1146299-rte-announces-emergency-comic-relief-fundraiser/

I noticed in the blurb for the show that it mentions that its for "much needed" money for charities. Well were the weekly donations on the LLS (which many of the celebs lined up for this were carted out for as well) not enough for these charities? If anything, each charity will receive less this time around than they did for the one show focus, because I am as sure as heck not contributing another cent to see that muppet McDermott claim to do something "hilarious" for charity all to keep up his social media existence.

25-06-2020 8:22pm

Man Vs ManUre wrote: »

Can’t stand Deirdre O’Kane. Her voice is so annoying, horrible thicko Meath culchie accent. She was absolutely awful when she was hosting the 6 o’clock show, no matter what anyone would say she would always talk about herself. And if you are gonna be an interviewer you cannot be a narcissist.

she should be put down.

Brock Turnpike · 25-06-2020 8:23pm

How many of ye will be hate watching this?

salmocab · 25-06-2020 8:42pm

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

How many of ye will be hate watching this?

Christ no, you’d need to have a fetish to be watching.

AndrewJRenko · 25-06-2020 8:49pm

castletownman wrote: »

I noticed in the blurb for the show that it mentions that its for "much needed" money for charities. Well were the weekly donations on the LLS (which many of the celebs lined up for this were carted out for as well) not enough for these charities? If anything, each charity will receive less this time around than they did for the one show focus, because I am as sure as heck not contributing another cent to see that muppet McDermott claim to do something "hilarious" for charity all to keep up his social media existence.

Is it not all a bit 1980s/Live Aid/Smashee and Nicey/Charidee?

Would not RTE be better off doing a few hard interviews with politicians to ask why so many essential services depend on charitable donations in the first place?

Zaph · 26-06-2020 12:20am

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

How many of ye will be hate watching this?

No chance, Brentford vs West Brom is on at the same time. Thankfully.

Mena Mitty · 26-06-2020 12:30am

Do these 'comedians' get paid for appearing or are they doing their bit for charidee for free.

Hangdogroad · 26-06-2020 8:11am

I don't mind Deirdre O Kane, can take or leave her stand up but she's a pretty good comic actress. The rest on that list I'd happily have dropped from a helicopter at a great height especially that Zamperelli one. There is something deeply unlikeable about her.

StupidLikeAFox · 26-06-2020 12:32pm

RTE churns out a lot of crap but every now and then they can produce some funny stuff. Recently rewatched Paths to freedom which was very good and Deirdre O'Kane was great in it. When J.Zamparelli was J.Maguire she had some great pisstake interviews on (I think) Republic of Telly. Naked Camera/The Fear/the Savage Eye/Irish Pictorial Weekly had some very funny moments. So feck the lot of ye, I'm going to give them a chance - wish me luck!

Say Your Number · 26-06-2020 6:21pm

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

How many of ye will be hate watching this?

God, if only there was a way to harness all the hatred towards RTE on this site and turn it into renewable energy, climate change wouldn't be an issue then.

bcklschaps · 26-06-2020 6:46pm

Approaching this with an open mind. Some of the people involved would have tempered
my expectations ..... But lets wait and see.

RTE does comic relief

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