Name: The Panel
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2003-09-15
Rating: 8
Cast: Neil Delamere, Dara Ó Briain, Colin Murphy

The Stone Roses intro, Irish chaos, and Dara Ó Briain before he conquered the UK.

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Latest Episode

Season 8 • Episode 3

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Episode 3

Nov 22, 2008

Overview

Comedy

The Panel was a weekly topical comedy-style chat show produced by Happy Endings Productions for RTÉ. It is based on the Australian programme The Panel, produced by Working Dog Productions for Network Ten. The 2010–2011 season began on 7 October 2010, with a new permanent presenter, Craig Doyle, and ran each Thursday at 22:15 on RTÉ One until 26 January 2011. The theme song is "Waterfall" by The Stone Roses.

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ireland irish chat rte

national identitymedia satirethe tension between irreverence and insight

Standout Aspects

Writing

Sharp topical gags that aged weirdly well and badly simultaneously.

Acting

Delamere and Murphy's deadpan rivalry with Ó Briain's hosting.

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First AiredSep 15, 2003

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Seasons9·Episodes18

Top Cast

Neil Delamere

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Dara Ó Briain

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Colin Murphy

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This ran parallel to Mock the Week's rise, essentially serving as Ireland's parallel-universe version with less shouting and more existential despair.

Trivia

The Stone Roses clearance for 'Waterfall' reportedly cost more than some presenters' fees — RTÉ's most indie-rock financial decision until Father Ted's 'My Lovely Horse'.