Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart

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Comedians and friends Alan Carr and Lee Peart get together for a good old catch-up, while demystifying a world they’ve often enjoyed but never fully understood. One glass at a time.Should you tilt the glass when pouring prosecco? Can Lee and Alan tell a Malbec from a Merlot? And how can we really spot a deal on the supermarket shelf? We'll solve your drink dilemmas, and follow it all with a splash of gossip. So pull up a seat at the bar and join us for some real wine wisdom.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Alan’s Sexual Awakening, Meryl Streep Sequels & Hangover Free Wine?!

    This week on Bottoms Up! the boys are both on the move, and as they pack up boxes, it turns into a full-blown trip down memory lane. Alan gets deep into old photos, press clippings and board games from his childhood… and somehow ends up confessing that his sexual awakening came from a game of Guess Who. But which character stirred up something unexpected? With Alan about to hit the big 5-0, he shares the secrets behind looking suspiciously good for his age, while Lee gets hyped for The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Meryl Streep’s iconic film career. Plus, winemaker Gabi Lamb joins the boys to talk mid-strength drinking - less hangover, same satisfaction. She’s even brought along her own wine, created to hit that perfect sweet spot without the next-day regret. Drinks featured: Ark Pinot Noir 2022 Quarter Proof London Dry Quarter Proof Blanco Agave Quarter Proof Three Grain Spirit Small Beer Lager Small Beer Pale Ale Small Beer Amber 6Percent Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon 6Percent Sauvignon Blanc Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart is a Listen production. Get in touch with the show: bottomsup@listen.co.uk Follow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShow Chapters: 00:00 – Coming Up… 01:42 – Lee’s Welcome Drink: Ark Wines 05:53 – Alan’s Guess Who? Sexual Awakening 09:42 – Lee’s Free Cake Hack (Does It Work?) 12:45 – Alan’s Secrets to Looking Great at 50 17:38 – Mid-Strength Drinks: Half the Hangover? 26:45 – The Woman Who Created Her Own Wine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min

  2. 29 APR

    Graham Norton Brings His Own Wine, Edinburgh Fringe + A Eurovision Bottle Battle

    This week on Bottoms Up! comedian, author and national treasure Graham Norton joins the boys - bringing his very own wine with him. Graham reveals the origin story behind the bottle, and how he ended up quite literally on the label. The boys chat live TV disasters, Graham’s stand-up career and Edinburgh Fringe days, plus his hit podcast Wanging On, Eurovision and his new ITV series The Neighbourhood. Graham also reveals whether he’d ever sign up for The Celebrity Traitors… Plus, Graham helps settle a very important Eurovision wine dilemma for Marcus from Romford. Which bottle takes the crown - Romania, Moldova or Belgium? New episodes of Wanging On drop every Monday. Catch Graham at the Edinburgh Fringe this August for its live debut, and watch The Neighbourhood on ITVX now. Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart is a Listen production. Get in touch with the show: bottomsup@listen.co.uk Follow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShow Chapters: 00:00 – Coming Up… 01:28 – Live TV Fails & SNL UK 04:00 – “Wine With My Face On?!” – Graham Brings His Bottle 09:42 – From Edinburgh Fringe to TV Icon 15:45 – Inside The Neighbourhood 21:16 – How Graham Got Into Wine (And Ended Up on the Label) 25:45 – Eurovision Wine Battle: Romania vs Moldova vs Belgium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min

  3. 22 APR

    Alan’s Dog Poo Drama, Festival Fails & Questionable Turn-Ons

    This week on Bottoms Up! Alan’s been tagged in a mysterious photo of dog poo on social media - and the boys are on a mission to get to the bottom of it. Is this a case of mistaken identity, or has someone been slacking on their dog-walking duties..? Lee had an unexpected guest show up at his stand-up gig, sparking a trip down memory lane as the pair revisit their festival days - featuring Alan going head-to-head with Kings of Leon, and Lee battling… the British weather. The boys discuss the mundane everyday tasks that turn them on, with Alan revealing he has a thing for loading the dishwasher and Lee enjoying his tax return. But why does Lee get triggered when it comes to the washing up? Plus, The Wine Wally joins for a blind tasting “bottle battle,” putting the boys’ wine knowledge to the test. He also talks about his new book, The Wine Wally: A Shelf-Hacking Guide to Buying Better Bottles, out October 1 and available to pre-order now.Drinks featured: - MOTH Cocktails in a Can - M&S Burra Brook Pinot Grigio - M&S Classics Pinot GrigioDrink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart is a Listen production. Get in touch with the show: bottomsup@listen.co.uk Follow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShowThis episode of Bottoms Up! was filmed at The Broadcaster in White City, London. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up… 00:30 - Canned Cocktails + Alan’s Dog Poo Drama 05:45 - Festival Fails + Lee’s Surprise Guest 13:35 - Mundane Kinks 15:30 - The Perfect Pairing 18:28 - The Wine Wally’s Bottle Battles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min

  4. 15 APR

    Alan’s BAFTA Nominations, Red Carpet Beef & Supermarket Wine Secrets

    This week on Bottoms Up! Alan’s back from Suffolk with a bottle of gin… but it doesn’t exactly agree with him. What happens to Alan when he has too much? Lee’s been busy hitting not one, but two red carpets, rubbing shoulders with the A-list - but which guest at the Kinky Boots Gala has he got serious beef with? With Alan also up for two BAFTAs, the boys dive into red carpet etiquette, dodgy photos, and what it’s really like facing the paps. Wine expert and best-selling author Helen McGinn (@knackeredmother) joins the boys to reveal the best supermarket wines you should actually be buying - and the everyday snacks that pair perfectly with them. Her new book The Supermarket Wine Guide is out May 21st and available to pre-order now. Drinks featured: * Fishers Gin * Joseph Perrier, Cuvée Royale Brut, Champagne * Pouilly-Fuissé, Tête de Cru Clos des Prouges, J.A.Ferret, Burgundy, 2022 * Co-Op Crémant de Bourgogne * Tesco Finest Falanghina * Waitrose No.1 Langmeil Winery Barossa Valley Shiraz Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart is a Listen production. Get in touch with the show: bottomsup@listen.co.uk Follow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShow Chapters: 00:00 - Coming up… 00:22 - Alan’s got a gin allergy?! 04:05 - Alan and Lee on the red carpet 12:32 - The perfect pairing – what wine with your pie? 19:12 - Helen McGinn’s supermarket steals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    42 min

  5. 8 APR

    Fatberg Under Alan’s House, Attempted Kidnapping & a Milk + Rum Cocktail?!

    This week on Bottoms Up! Alan’s got a fatberg lurking beneath his house and is determined to find out which of his friends have been clogging his pipes with wet wipes. Meanwhile, Lee updates us on his sister’s wheelie bin drama… plus, the boys also try the ‘legend-dairy’ MaliMoo cocktail - a questionable mix of coconut rum and milk that Lee used to drink back in the day. They’re joined by social media sensation @Dan_The_Butler, who teaches them a thing or two about etiquette. How do you properly pour wine in and out of a decanter? What on earth are “magic balls”… and how do they clean it? Drinks featured: * MaliMoo Cocktail * Terre da Vino Barolo DOCG Vendemmia Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart is a Listen production. Get in touch with the show: bottomsup@listen.co.uk Follow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShow Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up… 00:22 - Rum and Milk Cocktail?! 03:01 - Alan’s Got a Fatberg 09:29 - Alan’s Ultimate TV 11:10- Dan The Butler Joins The Boys 18:50 - How To Decant Wine 35:09 - Alan Drops His Balls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49 min

  6. 1 APR

    April Fool's Chaos, Hangover Hacks & Fake Sick Days

    This week on Bottoms Up! it’s April Fool’s Day… so what do Alan and Lee have planned for each other? The boys swap stories about their best (and worst) excuses when calling in sick to work - and share their top tips for pulling off a convincing sicky. Plus, who ended up in a coma after an all-you-can-eat buffet?! They put PrePear to the test to see if it really cures a hangover - washing it down with a questionable mix of tequila and wine, and a proper classic margarita courtesy of Lee. Lee’s worried he’s put on weight (Alan is not helping), and after a brutal leg day, the lads talk fitness before things take a turn when Alan reveals his dog Rita has been making art with fireplace coals. Plus, this week’s dilemma: Madison from Manchester needs an affordable wine to impress her older friends - and the boys also share their tips on bringing bottles back from abroad. Drinks featured: - PrePear Juice -Tequila, Lime & Soda - Classic Margarita (Tequila, Triple Sec & Lime) - Studio by Miraval Rosé - La Val Albariño - Chablis Esprit de Chablis Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up… 00:24 - April Fool’s Day & Fake Sick Day Stories 05:59 - Alan & Lee Test a Hangover Cure… Does It Work? 09:48 - Has Lee Put On Weight? 15:37 - Alan’s Dog Made WHAT?! 20:20 - Lee’s Perfect Margarita Recipe 23:26 - Cheap Wines That Fool Everyone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min

  7. 25 MAR

    Alan Carr Visits Chip Alley, Complains About Easter Eggs and Lee’s Wine Tasting Disaster

    This week on Bottoms Up! Lee gets invited to a wine tasting… with absolutely no idea what he’s doing. Confronted with a spittoon for the first time, he’s faced with the ultimate dilemma: spit or swallow? The boys sample Welsh wine from The Dell Vineyard and debate the correct way to tackle Cardiff’s legendary Chip Alley - mayo, cheese, curry sauce, or gravy? Plus, Lee recounts the time he nearly caused a scandal in a Welsh country pub… just for asking for a slice of orange in his G&T. Meanwhile, Alan’s been forced into a digital detox after losing his phone, Lee’s gearing up for Easter, and Alan has some strong opinions about the state of chocolate eggs these days. There’s also a brand-new segment, where the boys discover which wine pairs perfectly with Disco Scallops from The Broadcaster. And joining them this week is The Affordable Wine Hunter (@affordablewinehunter), sharing his top supermarket hacks for the Easter Bank Holiday - including the secret of “Neighbours of the Famous”: bottles made just outside world renowned regions that deliver the same quality for a fraction of the price. Drinks featured: * Y Lleidr (“The Thief”) – The Dell Vineyard * Ooh La La Sauvignon Blanc – The Broadcaster * Le Bijou Rosé de Sophie Valrose – Waitrose * Léon Perdigal Lirac 2023/24 – Majestic Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart is a Listen production. Get in touch with the show: bottomsup@listen.co.uk Follow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShow Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up… 00:24 - Lee’s First Wine Tasting (Spit or Swallow?!) 07:03 - Alan’s Forced Digital Detox 11:53 - Alan’s Easter Egg Rant 16:10 - Wine Pairing Disco Scallops?! 23:00 - Cheap Wine Hacks With The Affordable Wine Hunter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49 min

  8. 18 MAR

    Royal Champagne, Strip Chess With Carol Vorderman & Absolute Filth with Tom Gilbey

    Alan and Lee have been on a Royal Visit this week - and they’ve brought back Kate and Wills' favourite champagne. But on a private tour of Horse Guards Parade, what did they actually learn before getting distracted by a very handsome stable hand? Alan’s been sucking on Lee’s bishop… after borrowing his travel chess set for a game of strip chess with Carol Vorderman (naturally). The pair weigh in on Timothée Chalamet’s recent opera comments, and Alan shares the time he took his mum to the opera - only for her to spend the night accosting Rod Stewart. Wine expert Tom Gilbey is back with bottles in hand to chat about his new tour, Tom Gilbey: Absolute Filth, kicking off this September. Tickets and tour dates at tomgilbey.com Plus, this week’s dilemma: what’s the perfect wine to throw at your enemy - while still looking fabulous? Drinks featured: * Pol Roger Champagne * Guigal Côtes du Rhône * Sainsbury's Taste The Difference Maipo Cabernet Sauvignon * Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Shiraz * Yalumba Galway Vintage Shiraz * Esprit de Bugany Cotes de Provence Rose Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart is a Listen production. Get in touch with the show: bottomsup@listen.co.uk Follow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShow Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up 00:20 - A Very Royal Welcome Drink 07:00 - Alan Plays Strip Chess With Carol Vorderman?! 09:20 - Timothée Chalamet said WHAT?! 15:09 - Tom Gilbey Is Going On Tour! 33:55 - Listener Dilemma - The Perfect Wine To Throw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    49 min
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Comedians and friends Alan Carr and Lee Peart get together for a good old catch-up, while demystifying a world they’ve often enjoyed but never fully understood. One glass at a time.Should you tilt the glass when pouring prosecco? Can Lee and Alan tell a Malbec from a Merlot? And how can we really spot a deal on the supermarket shelf? We'll solve your drink dilemmas, and follow it all with a splash of gossip. So pull up a seat at the bar and join us for some real wine wisdom.

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    Platform Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit

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