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RTÉ's new show The Walshes has thoroughly divided the nation
GRAHAM LINEHAN’S HIGHLY anticipated new comedy The Walshes premiered last night on RTE One.
Based on a web series by Irish comedy troupe Diet of Worms, it tells the story of a family from the fictional Dublin suburb of Strollinstown.
With the might of Father Ted writer Linehan behind it, The Walshes had the weight of expectation on its shoulders – and the reaction has been cleaved neatly down the middle.
Some are just flat out not impressed:
Meanwhile others insist that it’s too early to judge the show, calling it an Irish version of BBC’s beloved comedy The Royle Family:
Which side do you come down on? If you haven’t made up your mind yet – the second episode is on next Thursday at 10.15pm.
Read: “It’s not another Ted”: Meet the people behind Graham Linehan’s new sitcom>
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