Neil Delamere is to present a new satirical comedy series, The 2nd Republic, which makes its RTÉ Radio One bow at 1pm on Saturday May 5.

“France has already had five republics, Ireland just the one; and that hasn’t turned out very well!” reflects Delamere who’ll be joined for the initial four-episode run by fellow funnymen PJ Gallagher and Chris Kent.

The trio will be “putting forth proposals for new laws, policies and customs and get to work on writing Ireland’s new constitution; a constitution for The 2nd Republic.”

The first taping takes place at 6.30pm on Thursday May 3, email [email][email protected][/email] for the chance of being in the audience.