The 2 Johnnies have revealed details of their new RTÉ2 series, The 2 Johnnies' Late Night Lock In.
The six-part comedy and entertainment series will begin on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player next month - date and time TBC - with Tipperary's Johnny B and Johnny Smacks "joined each evening by some well-known pals for shenanigans down the 'local'".
"Listeners to the presenters' RTÉ 2FM radio show will be thrilled to learn that the new series will feature the television debut of The Parish Quiz, as well as music from Johnny B, Johnny Smacks and guest collaborators throughout the series," RTÉ2 continued.
"The show will shine a light on all things Irish - bringing viewers on a celebration of the great characters, humour, music, fun and silliness to be found in pubs throughout the country. As charismatic and fearless hosts, The 2 Johnnies will bring it all together during an hour of unpredictable chaos."
The hosts are now "putting a call out for people with great stories, hidden talents,and groups eager to represent their parish in The Parish Quiz to get in touch". Email: casting@greeninc.tv to take part.
"It's a show by the people for the people, so get a head start on the weekend, and embrace the madness!" said Johnny Smacks.
"People told us we're not real comedians, we're just the funny lads down the pub, so we said we'll film our new TV show in a pub!" said Johnny B.
"Our whole reason for doing what we do is to get the mad scones of Ireland on TV and on the radio. There are so many funny, wild characters on this island - this show is a celebration of them."
Alan Tyler, Group Head of Entertainment, Comedy and Music at RTÉ, said: "Unfiltered, unstoppable, unmissable, The 2 Johnnies delivered a hugely exciting pilot show and we can't wait to bring audiences the full series. They also made it very clear that they would be paying me a visit if I didn't agree to write this."
