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The Story Of These Meath Best Friends Is Truly Vantastic
Alison chats to Jamie and Jack, two friends from Meath who turned a lockdown campervan obsession into a full-time business. They’re the co-founders of SAOR Campers, building high-quality handcrafted van conversions that look like “tiny apartments on wheels”. These lads are an inspiration and a great positive story. Totally self-taught they have built a van community and quality of work that is…
The biggest cash prize on Irish radio was won this week. A truly life changing amount of €311,000 Katie Kelleher from Cobh spoke to Alison on Weekend Breakfast all about an amazing call and day for her and her lovely family. It makes us so happy when a really lovely family win. Have they any plans? What has everyone been asking for? Let's find out!
Today FM’s Listener of the Month celebrates the brilliant people who tune in every day. Each month, we shine a spotlight on one standout listener from our community, whether they have shared a great story, made us laugh, or simply been a loyal supporter! It is our way of saying thanks for listening. For August it was Pat in Mayo who told Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast about his very special…
This week Weekend Breakfast went full Hollywood! We caught up with the brilliant cast behind the new comedy Spa Weekend (in cinemas August 21st) — Alison sat down with Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau and Anna Faris — about the kind of pure entertainment we all desperately need right now!! They dive into friendship, motherhood, and the impossible balance of work and family… plus that big…
Cecelia Ahern Says It's Super Tough When Your Editor Is A Six Year Old!
We love having Cecelia on the show, and we learn something new about her every time! Detective Thingy Majiggy, is the first in a new children's series inspired by bedtime reading with all her kids. But it was her youngest daughter, Blossom (age 6) who took editorial duties! Blossom even stopped an early draft reading and told her Mum “Get to the point!” The book is about Mia, a 10-year-old who can…
We LOVE Judi Love! From Social Care To Stand-Up, TV, Movies And More
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…
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…
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…
Instagram Envy, Scandal, and Starting Over! Novelist Vicki Notaro Joins Us On Her New Book
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…
From Castlecomer to Croke Park! Oisín’s Dream Comes True!
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…
Heartstopper’s Alice Oseman on Representation & Teens
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…
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…
Paul Howard Has Challenged Himself To Watch ALL 104 World Cup Games!
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…