Judi Love is an award winning comedian, TV presenter, parent and advocate who is a beloved panellist on ITV’s Loose Women and has appeared on hit shows including Taskmaster and Last One Laughing among many more

She has been described as much more than a comic she is a “force of nature” and her authenticity and empathy shines through in her comedy.

Judy tells Alison Curtis all about her Irish stand-up debut show at The Ambassador Theatre on September 4th and loads more.

How to raise confident kids, why empathy feels lost in a digital world, and what’s next: Rebel Wilson’s new movie 'Girl Group' and Channel 4’s' Schooled'.

***This is a specially extended uncut chat for podcast.***

Irish Illustrator and author Karen Hart joins Alison Curtis live from All Together Now, fueled by a coffee, a strong battery… and the afterglow of an epic Pulp set!

You will know Karen's work already through the Milly McCarthy series but this is her debut solo graphic novel.

'Effie Is Offline', has a very timely and brilliant hook: a 15-year-old raised in an influencer family who’s had her whole life posted, sponsored and monetised — and now just wants privacy!

From the “Kidfluencer Support Group” opening to the scandal that kicks the story into gear, Alison and Karen dig into what it means for kids growing up online, and why graphic novels are such a powerful way to get young readers hooked.

What are the greatest TV shows of all time — and do you agree with the rankings? Alison Curtis and her producer Lenny dive into a Weekend Breakfast “Top 50 shows everyone should watch” list based on IMDb ratings, and it instantly turns into the ultimate weekend watchlist chat.

From rewatching The U.S. Office (the “Stayin’ Alive” is still one of the greatest TV comedy moments ever!) to big hitters like Mad Men, True Detective (season one), The Wire, Stranger Things, Game of Thrones and Succession, they debate what deserves a place… and what absolutely doesn’t (looking at you, Lost).

Plus listener texts, Irish show shout-outs, and the big reveal of the number one show.

Alison Curtis is joined live in studio by Vicki Notaro — podcaster, broadcaster and bestselling author — for a chat packed with laughs, life, and a little bit of home-reno realness (minimalist vs maximalist!).

Vicki talks about her third novel, 'Anywhere But Here'. It focuses on female friendships, identity, and that “crossroads” moment many women feel around 40 — with freedom, choice, and pressure all colliding.

They also dig into comparison culture, Instagram’s happiness-leaching scroll, public scandal, and why Donegal is the perfect escape… even when your problems follow you!

Plus: writing advice, publishing nerves, and the crucial question — Mayo or Kerry?

NOTE: BOTH Alison and Vicki forgot to bring the book for the obligitary photo with book! So they have invisible copies!! :-D

10-year-old Oisín and his lovely family (including teeny tiny 1 year old brother Cian!) popped into studio to tell Alison Curtis ahead of what he calls “the best day ever” — walking out onto the pitch at Croke Park as the All-Ireland Football Final flag bearer, chosen by The Dave Moore Show in a competition with AIB.

Oisin’s GAA club is Erin’s Own ---- Started Hurling with the club at the age 4 and played in goal and most recently in the forwards. He loves his club with a passion.

He has been practicing with his large Kilkenny Flag walking around the house and garden !!

Plus, mum Laura and the family join in as Oisín gets surprise voice notes from friends, teammates and a very special message from one of his Kilkenny heroes!!.

Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman joins Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast for a warm chat about saying goodbye after 10 years with her beloved Nick and Charlie — and the mix of emotions that comes with finally closing out the story the way she always wanted to tell.

Alice reflects on being a teenager when she got her first book deal, and the unexpected impact Heartstopper has had: getting reluctant readers into books, and giving LGBTQ+ fans representation that feels genuinely positive and supportive.

They also talk writing teenagers as “human beings”, why teens today seem more capable than ever, the new Heartstopper Netflix movie, and Alice’s first-ever Irish signing in Dublin (500 books later!).

FAWLTY TOWERS THE PLAY at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – one week only - Tuesday 28th July until Saturday 1st August. TICKETS ON SALE NOW. Ticketmaster.ie

· It’s just over 50 years since Fawlty Towers was first broadcast on BBC Two on 19 September 1975 - Two seasons of six episodes each.

· Last Year on its 50th anniversary The Guardian called it “A perfectly calibrated Swiss watch of cringe… the comedy equivalent of an extremely hot chilli: delicious but a little goes a long way!” and that “it remains the greatest ever sitcom.”

· The director of Fawlty Towers season 2 --- Bob Spiers ---- went on to direct Spice World: The Movie in 2007!!!

· Bea Arthur played Basil Fawlty in one version, and a young Steve Carrell played Manuel in another.

· Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant refused to make a third series of either The Office or Extras, citing Fawlty Towers' short lifespan.

· Armando Iannucci: Creator of The Thick of It and Veep, has praised the rapid-fire, escalating panic of Basil Fawlty as a massive influence on his own frantic and beleaguered political characters.

Anna Daly is in for Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast and she has two bold brats in studio as she welcomes Irish rugby legend Gordon D’Arcy and writer Paul Howard for a chat that starts with World Cup sleep deprivation!

The writing duo are back with 'Let’s Play Football', an interactive, co-reading adventure where kids take the free kicks, dodge setbacks, and lift the trophy at the end — with Ash Chacko's fabulous video-game-style illustrations bringing the match to life.

Plus, Paul talks Bad Sisters: how Sharon Horgan brought him into the writers’ room, and why Ireland has never looked better on screen.