Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee kick things off with a red wine and cola cocktail, but Alan is dubious. Will this unlikely concoction work, or will it be another culinary disaster on the scale of his infamous chicken tikka lasagne? Elsewhere, Lee's raging about the sugar tax and the ever-shrinking size of his favourite chocolate bars, while Alan reveals how he entertained himself as a student without a TV… with a little help from the Argos catalogue. The boys discuss Alan's time on the new series of The Masked Singer, baffling supermarket slogans, and the burning question: how exactly did Alan end up posting a stool sample through the door of a travel agent?! Plus, Cheese & Wine Expert Jessica Summer (@mouseandgrape) joins the boys with a selection of delicious pairings. But which combination proves so emotional that it sees Lee breaking down in tears? Drinks Featured:Jam Shed Jammy Red Wine & ColaCrémant de Loire Brut with Délice de Bourgogne and Olives Et Al Chilli Billy Jelly.Walnut Block Nutcracker…

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee are back at Vagabond Urban Winery, where they’re joined by Aleesha Hansel to explore wines that are good for the world. Lee is feeling nervous this week after announcing his first solo tour! What advice can Alan offer, and what happens when they’re both playing in the same city on the same night?! Catch Lee on tour from April - tickets available from leepeart.net/tour. Alan’s been reading a book about stocks and shares, and it’s left him clueless about some of life’s biggest questions – from finances and VAT to, most importantly, ITV’s The Chase. Can Lee explain the rules so Alan can finally relax and enjoy his favourite tea-time quiz show? Wine expert Aleesha (@aleeshahansel) has brought along a selection of wines with a feel-good factor - from canned wine and wine in cardboard bottles to a bottle you can actually post back once you’ve finished drinking it. But will any of them win the boys over? Drinks Featured:Chance Clean Cider (available now at M&S)Laylo Canned…

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee head to Vagabond Urban Winery in Surrey Quays to get stuck into some actual wine making - and things get very messy. Alan fills Lee in on the NTAs, where he picked up the Special Recognition Award, complete with a surprise musical tribute from Paloma Faith, Amanda Holden and… Kate Garraway. Over an Autumnal Aperol Spritz, Lee reveals the slightly clichéd voiceover roles he’s always being booked for, Alan recalls the time a Ouija board accidentally outed him, and Lee tells the story of visiting a particularly aggressive clairvoyant after a brutal break-up. Drag and wine duo Beth Brickenden and Vanity Von Glow join the boys for some serious wine tasting… and some decidedly less serious wine making, as Alan and Lee get elbow-deep in fermenting grapes and discover exactly what goes on inside an urban winery. Drinks Featured:Autumnal Aperol Spritz Vagabond Urban Winery English BacchusBoschendal Sauvignon BlancThe Project Pinot NoirGraham Beck Brut Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up…

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee take on a series of drinking games, from ‘Lady Gargle’ to ‘Naked Attraction: The Wine Edition’ and ‘The Secret Sommelier’. But can they really tell the difference between a £22 bottle of wine and one costing just £6? Elsewhere, the boys reminisce about their childhood crushes. Alan reveals he was once enamoured with the Jack of Clubs on a lonely day in Northampton, while Lee had a thing for Hercules… but only once he’d beefed up. And in showbiz news, Alan is about to become a movie star, starring alongside Rita Ora in a new animated film. He plays a lyrically challenged royal scribe and narrator - but can Lee give him some singing tips? Drinks Featured:Dame Essence Côtes de Provence RoséEspresso Martinis Boschendal Sauvignon BlancThe Project Pinot NoirGraham Beck Brut Chapters: 00:00 – Coming Up00:28 – Dame Essence: Lady Petrol06:35 – Alan Fancied WHO as a Child?09:06 – Alan’s Wheelie Bin Drama Continues11:04 – Hollywood’s Calling for Alan14:40 – Lady Gargle: The…

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee are joined by Big Brother and Strictly star Will Best - and he’s brought his very own range of Bloody Marys along with him for the boys to try. But can Will win over Alan with them or is he about to be evicted from the Bottoms Up! drinks table? Will reveals his love for the tomato juice cocktail, why he decided to create his own canned version and how he - thankfully - avoided botulism… Elsewhere, Lee’s got another game up his sleeve with ‘What The Bloody Hell Is In This?’, Will gives the boys the latest goss from the Big Brother house and Alan shares about the time he spent the day inside it and discovered some rather questionable stains around the place. Catch Will on Big Brother nightly on ITV2 and ITVX and Strictly Come Dancing Saturday nights on BBC One from 19th September. Drinks Featured:BLOODY Bloody Mary BLOODY Red Snapper BLOODY Bloody Maria Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up5:32 - Lee’s a Kebab Shop Regular11:08 - Alan On The Friday Night Project14:52 - The BLOODY…

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee go head to head with their biggest nemesis… orange wine! Will the boys FINALLY find one they don’t want to pour straight down the sink? They’re joined by wine expert Charles Cornelius from Barks Wine in Sheffield, and he's asking them to give it one more chance. Charles also shares some advice on the ideal date drink and tries to convince us that English sparkling wine goes perfectly with a pork bap (thanks to Rogue Sarnies for these DELICIOUS sandwiches). Plus, the boys discuss their run-ins with the press as Lee’s been making national headlines this week, for all the wrong reasons. Drinks Featured:58 & Co. Hugo SpritzAspall blush ciderHundred Hills Preamble No. 2, 2021Silesian Winery PieseccoCastel Pujol Folklore NaranjaGarcía Pérez Blanco Litro Chapters:03:00 - DOUBLE Welcome Drinks06:02 - Lee’s Tabloid Fame13:23 - Charles’ Date Drink Tips21:16 - Pork Sarnie Pairing29:40 - Pee-secco?!35:18 - Orange Wine Time40:57 - The Mango Rubicon Of Wine Thanks again to 58 & Co.…

This week on Bottoms Up! It’s a Martini Masterclass as Alan and Lee head to East London Gin Distillery 58 & Co. to meet Cocktail Carmen. The boys learn that there’s a Martini for everyone, but just how dirty do they like it? Elsewhere, Alan’s been announced as a judge on the new series of The Masked Singer and hints at what’s to come, Lee’s torn a tendon trying to recycle a cardboard box and who has the higher score on WikiFeet? It’s Cocktail Time as Carmen takes the boys through the Five D’s of making the perfect martini: Drink, Dry, Dirty, Dilute, and Dress - but things go awry in classic Bottoms Up! style when Lee chokes on his pickled onion and Alan dribbles brine down his shirt. Drinks Featured: 58 & Co. Grapefruit Gin Spritz Cocktail Carmen’s Martini For Everyone Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up 00:29 - Lee’s Ripped a Tendon…On a Cardboard Box 07:01 - Alan’s Joined The Masked Singer! 15:11 - Cocktail Carmen’s Martini Masterclass 40:04 - How Dirty Do You Like It? Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up!…

This week on Bottoms Up!, it’s an Italian special as the boys are joined by Strictly Glitterball Champion and newly crowned author Vito Coppola! Vito chats about his brand-new book, Love Vito: My Story of Food, Family and Finding Home, as well as spilling the tea on the new series of Strictly. After a Limoncello starter, Vito brings his favourite Italian aperitivo to share with the boys… but what will Alan make of it when he discovers it’s non-alcoholic?! The trio discuss Strictly’s same-sex pairings and this year’s new line-up, Vito’s love of food, his Nonna’s secret recipes, what he really thinks of Greggs, and which Strictly dance he absolutely hates. Plus, Lee has devised a game of ‘Strictly Come Drinking’, complete with judges’ scores and paddles. Which wine will take home the Glitterball… and which will be sent packing? Drinks Featured: Santa Marta Limoncello Crodino Italian AperitivoTriade Bianco Terre Di Faiano Primitivo Organic Puglia Tre Fiori Greco di Tufo Docg Vito’s book Love Vito: My Story of…

This week on Bottoms Up!, Lee’s treating Alan to a frozen Aperol Spritz in his brand new slushie machine to beat the heatwave. But what does Alan dunk in his to turn it into the worst thing he’s ever tasted? Alan’s been trending thanks to an unfortunate lookalike with some questionable political views, the boys get the VIP treatment at Take That’s Circus Tour, and there’s big news… Bottoms Up! has been nominated for TWO British Podcast Awards! But will Alan and Lee even be sitting together on the big night? Crisp Sommelier Neil Ridley (@ridleydrinks) joins the boys to prove there’s a perfect wine for every packet of crisps. English Sparkling Rosé and a Skip, anyone? Drinks Featured:Frozen Aperol SpritzChapel Down English Sparkling RoséMOTH Paloma CocktailMuga Rioja Reserva Chapters: 00:00 – Coming Up00:33 – Frozen Aperol Spritz03:33 – Why Is Alan Trending?04:24 – Alan Talks The Masked Singer 05:39 – Alan & Lee Reunite With Gary Barlow14:18 – Crisp Sommelier Neil Ridley Joins19:58 – English Sparkling Rosé +…

This week on Bottoms Up!, Alan and Lee are joined by fashion icon, pop star and all-round national treasure Frankie Bridge for our long-awaited fashion episode. Alan hits the runway to showcase his favourite wine accessories and statement pieces - including a beach bag that doubles as a wine cooler and a bra that’s perfect for sneaking a drink into your favourite festival. The trio taste a Côtes de Provence from a vineyard owned by Chanel, before pouring it from a very special decanter… They chat fashion shows, hangovers, what’s hot this summer, Frankie’s shifts down The Sugar Hut and her former life as a pop star. And, of course, Lee asks the question that’s been on everyone’s lips… will The Saturdays ever reunite? Drinks Featured: FORA Gin & Negroni Eastern Standard Vodka CocktailDomaine l'Ile Porquerolles Côtes de Provence Rosé 2023 (Chanel)Boutari Dianthos RoséJardin de Roses Languedoc RoséTesco Finest English Sparkling Rose Brut Chapters: 00:00 – Coming Up00:31 – The Boys vs. a Karen at Harry…

This week on Bottoms Up!, Alan and Lee are joined by TV icon Holly Willoughby for a glass of wine, a gossip and plenty of laughs. Holly opens up about life after daytime TV, her exciting new project Together, and why she wants everyone to feel like they’ve got a seat at the table. She also reveals what happened when she swapped early mornings for a slower pace of life - and whether a slot on Strictly could ever be on the cards. Along the way, the trio sip - and sample - tequila, Holly mixes the perfect vodka martini she was taught to make by the one and only Stanley Tucci, and Alan, Lee and Holly go head-to-head in a game... Elsewhere, Alan reveals how he accidentally went viral at a gay day rave after "just popping in after work”, and Holly admits just how lazy she became after stepping away from daytime TV. Plus, Holly and Alan face off in Surprise SurPRICE, a blind wine tasting to find out whose palate is premium - and whose belongs in the bargain bin. Drinks Featured: Lady A Rose Casamigos Reposado…

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee are back at The Gore Hotel, sipping their signature cocktail from the iconic Bar 190, where The Rolling Stones famously hosted some of their wildest parties. With a heatwave in full swing, the boys are heading to see short-shorts superstar Harry Styles. But just how short is too short? Long, short or downright slutty? After weeks of living under the same roof, Lee has finally moved out of Alan's house. Faced with an empty flat containing little more than a bed, can Alan help Lee figure out his interior design style? Plus, wine writer Sunny Hodge (@sunnyhodgewine) joins the boys to chat about his book, The Cynic's Guide to Wine. He explains why wine doesn’t actually taste like grapes and introduces Alan and Lee to bottles from China, the Czech Republic and Georgia, proving there’s a whole world of wine beyond the supermarket shelf. Drinks featured: The Clover Club - Bar 190's Signature Cocktail Punk Pet Nat - a biodynamic, sparkling Solaris from the Czech Republic Dove…

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee are joined by comedian, podcaster and soon-to-be Celebrity Traitors star Joanne McNally. Joanne shares her love of wine with the boys, from her unapologetically cheap palate and wine-inspired stand-up tours to her ambition to launch her own wine range... infused with collagen. Recorded at The Gore in South Kensington – home to the iconic Judy Garland Suite, complete with ruby slippers – the trio enjoy one of London's finest afternoon teas, perfectly paired with English sparkling wine. Along the way they chat Negronis, stand-up comedy, world tours, podcasting, breaking records, BuzzBallz, the dark web, and Joanne's upcoming appearance on The Celebrity Traitors. You can catch Joanne on Unacceptable on TLC, and on tour with Pinotphile – tickets are on sale now. Chapters: 00:00 – Coming Up 00:32 – Alan Got Kicked Out of This Hotel 06:21 – Joanne McNally Joins the Boys for a Negroni 09:47 – Pinotphile, World Tours & Breaking Records 20:30 – Would You Drink Collagen Wine?…

This week on Bottoms Up! With Wimbledon wrapped up, Alan Carr and Lee Peart celebrate with a Pimms and discuss their love - or lack thereof - for tennis. Is it just a poor man's Swingball..? Lee shares his recipe for a Turbo Pimms, while Alan reveals his infamous Power Shandy – the concoction that ended with him vomiting into a load of freshly washed clothes… which promptly had to go straight back in the machine. Elsewhere, the boys compare zodiac signs to see if they're astrologically compatible, Lee gets emotional over a Nescafé advert from yesteryear, and Alan reveals the questionable combination he recently discovered: red wine and Skittles. Plus, wine communicator Katie Lawton joins the boys to settle an important debate: which gives you more bang for your buck – cava or prosecco? Drinks featured: Classic Pimms CocktailJourney's End Sir Lowry Cabernet SauvignonThe Chocolate Block Boekenhoutskloof ‘The Wolftrap’ ShirazSainsbury's Conegliano Prosecco Taste the DifferenceM&S Finca Miguel Prestige Cava…

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan Carr and Lee Peart head to Wine School at the WSET School, where they're put to the test to find out whether they've actually learned anything so far... Elsewhere, Lee's still living with Alan, and they're still fighting over the recycling. Lee's also been using Alan's posh candles, while some late-night smoke alarm drama has left them both exhausted. With the boys back at school, the pair reminisce about their own school days – from Alan befriending the dinner ladies, Lee getting a bit too familiar with his teachers and both revealing their first crushes. Then, wine expert and teacher Shane Jones shows the boys how to taste wine properly, including the all-important slurping technique, before introducing them to something they've never encountered before... a spittoon. Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart is a Platform Media production. Get in touch with the show: bottomsup@listen.co.uk Follow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShow…

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan Carr and Lee Peart return to Pied à Terre in Central London, where they get off to a messy start… Lee’s got a few things he needs to get off his chest, while Alan’s more concerned about what’s on his head. They’re chatting musicals, discussing horoscopes and inventing new cocktails. Plus wine expert and author of The Alcorithm Rob Buckhaven joins the boys for a gadget special, sharing tips and hacks to keep the wine flowing (with mixed results). It’s fair to say Lee’s a fan of gadgets, but Alan is not quite so easily impressed..! Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up 00:26 - Alan’s Sporting a New Look… 05:36 - Lee’s Got a Gripe 08:59 - Welcome Rob Buckhaven 13:56- Rob Explains The Alcorithm 14:58 - Inventions for Fine Wine 30:35 - Is it a Hack? Rob’s new book ‘A Measure of Britain’ is out in October and available for pre-order now Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart is a Platform Media production Get in touch with the show:…

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee head to Pied à Terre in Central London - a Michelin-starred restaurant where they’re guaranteed to bring the tone down in true Bottoms Up! style. Big news this week: Lee has moved in with Alan… much to Alan’s dismay, as Lee has wasted no time making himself at home. Can their friendship survive the recycling rules, dishwasher etiquette, and the all-important question of where the Fairy Liquid actually lives? It’s also been Alan’s big birthday, and Lee has pulled off a surprise 50th party. What was the ruse to get Alan there, and which A-lister got up to sing him happy birthday? Plus, restaurant owner and viral sensation David Moore joins the boys for a very Bottoms Up! experiment: pairing fast food with fine wine. Will they discover the perfect wine to go with a Greggs sausage roll? Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up 00:25 - Alan & Lee Take on Michelin Dining 07:00 - Lee Has Moved In With Alan! 11:03 - Lee’s Epic 50th Birthday Surprise 16:23 - Alan & Lee’s Pride Dilemma 26:20 -…

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan Carr and Lee Peart are celebrating Alan’s big birthday as he turns 50. The boys raise a glass of port and pair it with some birthday shortbread as they catch up on the week. Lee reveals the painful story of the time he put his back out attempting the iconic Dirty Dancing lift at a wedding, while Alan discovers the very important difference between an osteopath and a psychopath… Plus, Kylie’s new Netflix series has Alan declaring his love for the Princess of Pop - and he reveals the incredible gifts she’s been sending him for years. But is Kylie actually a secret… pay pig?! Lee investigates. And joining the boys is TV chef, author and social media star John Gregory-Smith (@johngs), who pairs his favourite Middle Eastern dishes with the wines that bring them to life. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up 00:24 - Alan’s 50th Birthday Celebrations 05:40 - Does Lee Have Gout?! 08:25 - Alan Discovers the Difference Between an Osteopath & Psychopath 14:10 - Is Kylie Minogue Alan’s Secret Pay…

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan Carr and Lee Peart are joined by national treasure, boyband royalty and now global winemaker, Gary Barlow. Gary brings along a selection of his own wines for the boys to enjoy as they chat about everything from the latest Take That tour to his journey into winemaking as well as his new TV show, Gary Barlow's Food & Wine Tour: New Zealand. Elsewhere, Alan's nose is put firmly out of joint as they discuss the star-studded cast of the new series of Celebrity Traitors. Will everyone forget about him once it starts? The boys also swap showbiz stories as Lee reveals an unexpected connection to Gary, while Alan recalls a dinner with a celebrity chef that left him feeling rather hot under the collar. Plus, inspired by Gary, an audience dilemma has the trio searching for the perfect New Zealand wine to impress your friends with. Take That - The Circus Live is on tour now. Tickets available from takethat.com. Gary’s wine range is available in stores now and at garybarlowwines.com Gary’s…

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan Carr and Lee Peart are joined by etiquette expert William Hanson, who brings along the Queen Mother’s favourite cocktail: a Dubonnet & Gin. The boys swap stories about bad manners and everyday annoyances, with Lee revealing the one thing people do on the tube that drives him mad, while Alan admits he'll floss his teeth in public with just about anything he can find. William shares his take on modern etiquette, talks about his new book A Fatal Forking, and puts Alan's skills to the test with a sommelier-style challenge. After weeks of tasting and learning on his Bottoms Up! journey, has Alan finally picked up some expert skills - or is he about to be schooled all over again? Chapters: 00:00 – Coming Up 00:25 – Alan & Lee's Bad Habits and Everyday Annoyances 04:42 – Is Alan Getting a Hair Transplant? 06:48 – William Hanson Brings the Queen Mother's Favourite Cocktail 22:09 – William Hanson on His New Novel, A Fatal Forking 30:23 – Can Alan Pass William Hanson's Sommelier…

This week on Bottoms Up!, the country’s in the middle of a heatwave, so Alan Carr and Lee Peart are cooling off with a refreshing Prime Meridian. The pair discuss a recent theatre trip to see Liberace and Liza, while Lee reveals he’s got the itch to head back to Edinburgh and perform again - but which very famous comedian once heckled him during a gig? Elsewhere, Lee recounts a recent train journey that escalated into a row over a salmon and cream cheese bagel, while Alan’s been struck down with a brand-new ailment: “mincer’s hip”. Plus, the boys tackle an age-old dilemma - should mixing lemonade with wine be considered a criminal offence? Wine expert Manny Does Wine (@mannydoeswine) joins the boys for a blind Malbec taste test. But can Alan and Lee tell the difference between a £12 bottle and one worth £80? Chapters:00:00 - Coming Up00:28 - Alan & Lee’s Latest Ailments04:48 - Liza & Liberace + Lee Gets Heckled08:35 - Another A-Lister Likes Lee’s Posts09:26 - Lee's Bagel Barney + Bette Midler in Vegas15:00 -…

This week on Bottoms Up!, Alan Carr and Lee Peart kick things off with... shock horror… a non-alcoholic beverage. But which drink has got Alan feeling like he’s motorboated a hanging basket? The boys chat showbiz stories, and Alan reveals which celebrity icon’s candelabra is on display in his home. Lee thanks a listener who spotted an X-rated online mix-up involving a very different kind of Bottoms Up! podcast, and Alan’s castle is open for weddings as he trains to become a celebrant. Wine wonder woman Aleesha Hansel joins the boys as rosé season officially gets underway. But with Alan and Lee firmly set in their ways when it comes to rosé, can Aleesha convince them to step outside their comfort zone and try one that may very well surprise them? Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up 00:30 - Alan’s Celebrity Candelabras 04:48 - Bottoms Up! Rival Podcast? 08:15 - Movie Cliches and Hollywood Weddings 17:41 - Can Aleesha Hansel Convert The Rosè Snobs? Drinks featured: Botivo Botanical Non-Alcoholic Aperitif Mirabeau Pure…

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan Carr and Lee Peart catch up over a bottle of Riesling as they reminisce about a very expensive tuk-tuk ride that ended in a drunken livestream - complete with red wine-stained teeth. The pair recap a disappointing lunch with mutual friend Tom Allen, while Lee shares what he’s discovered since finally moving into his own flat… namely that the walls are VERY thin and absolutely everything can be heard. Joining the boys this week is comedian Judi Love, who arrives with a bottle guaranteed to blow their socks off. She chats about her favourite wine, her brand-new stand-up tour and TV show Celebrity Sabotage. The trio discuss Notting Hill Carnival, Pum Pum shorts and Batty Riders, and Judi reveals why she’s officially a doctor. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming Up… 00:30 - Alan & Lee Guess Today’s Guest 01:36 - Lee Gets Dissed on the Red Carpet 04:15 - Lunch in a Bus Lane with Tom Allen 05:24 - Thin Walls & Alan’s Four-Foot Dildo?! 08:33 - Judi Love’s Jamaican Rum Punch 14:19 - Judi & Lee’s…

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,…

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 –…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

It’s Oscar season on Bottoms Up! Alan shares a showbiz story about the time he drunkenly gatecrashed a party thrown by Dame Judi Dench - with Kate Hudson in tow. Lee also gives his verdict on Jessie Buckley, the hot favourite for Best Actress in Hamnet. The boys then take on the latest viral pub challenge: Splitting the ‘G’ on a pint of Guinness just in time for St Patrick’s Day. Elsewhere in the episode, Alan finally puts the tabloid rumours about him being tight to bed, a chat about posh people and their pets, and Lee brings along a red wine so good it makes Alan cry. Plus, this week’s wine dilemma asks: what’s the perfect bottle to celebrate the end of pregnancy? Wine expert Helena Nicklin (@helenasips) also joins for an interactive drink-along to explain exactly why chocolate ruins wine. Drinks featured in this episode * Amie Red, Carignan * Lidl Comte de Senneval Brut * Norton Colección Malbec * No.1 Chablis * Little Giant Barossa Shiraz * Cave de Tain Grand Classique Crozes-Hermitage Drink responsibly,…

This week on Bottoms Up!, another celeb has sent the boys some wine as Alan and Lee crack open Brandi Carlile’s very own sparkling Pinot Gris. Blur bassist and Britpop legend turned winemaker Alex James joins the boys for a chat about his new tour Britpop Classical - and he’s brought some very special treats with him for Alan and Lee to enjoy. Alex shares his very own Blue Monday cheese (perfect with a Frazzle) plus some super strength home brew that nearly knocks Alan and Lee off their chairs. The boys reminisce about The BRITs, Alex reveals his secret heartburn cure after too much champagne, and a Blind Taste Test sees Whispering Angel take on its supermarket rivals. Drinks featured in this episode are: * XOBC Cellars Proud Angels Bubbly Pinot Gris * Alex James’ Britpop Booze * Whispering Angel Provence Rosè * Asda’s Screaming Devil Rosè * Lidl’s Breath of Paradise Rosè Alex James is on tour with Britpop Classical from March 11th. Tickets: britpopclassical.com Next week – Drink Along with Bottoms Up! Want…

This week on Bottoms Up!, Alan’s back from Iceland - and he’s brought a very special whiskey with him… one that’s been malted for 48 hours over sheep dung. The boys mix up a Whiskey Sour with a serious kick - strong enough to have Alan and Lee talking like Cher, while Lee reminisces about his time as an elf in Lapland and gets unexpectedly emotional over the Northern Lights. There’s also some big news… Alan’s buying a castle! He can’t wait to move in, but after a recent cleanliness intervention from a friend, he’s slightly concerned about keeping the place in order. Lee starts to wonder if this is all part of a midlife crisis - especially as Alan’s also preparing to jump out of a plane on a skydive. Plus, this week’s dilemma sees the boys choosing the perfect white wine for a listener’s DIY wedding. And Sunday Brunch’s Home Cocktail Queen, Portia Freeman, brings along her own creation: a White Brine Spritz with a gherkin garnish. Drinks featured in this episode are: * Floki Sheep-Dung Smoked Whisky Sour *…

Elton John has sent Alan and Lee a very special surprise…and it’s safe to say they’re thrilled. This week on Bottoms Up! Tom Allen joins the boys to chat about his role in West End smash hit Titanique - the gloriously unhinged musical inspired by Titanic and powered by the songs of Celine Dion. There’s a Titanic-inspired cocktail flowing as they debate their favourite Celine tracks - and Alan can’t resist performing a dramatic medley of her greatest hits. Tom tells all about his brand new book Common Decency, they reminisce about the time Alan thought he’d accidentally killed him after one too many drinks, and Alan shares the unbelievable story of the time Elton John phoned his house when he was a child… Plus, this week’s listener dilemma: what’s the perfect red wine for a murder mystery night? Drinks featured in this episode are: Punch a la Romaine Cocktails Grant Burge South Australian Shiraz Puglia Primitivo Inverted Flamingo High Altitude Malbec Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up!…

It’s a Valentine’s Day Bottoms Up! Special and love is well and truly in the air, as Alan and Lee surprise each other with some very steamy gifts. The boys are back at The Broadcaster in White City, sampling Frolic and Frenchie from the wine list while Alan reveals his big plans for Valentine’s Day. This week they dive into their TV beginnings, tackle a listener dilemma that’s threatening to end in tears (and empty glasses), and Lee receives a surprise message from a celebrity super-fan. Plus, glamorous wine-girl Libby Brodie returns with her ultimate V-Day Vinos, including her most romantic rosé, a seductive red, and her sluttiest white wine. Wines featured in this episode are: Rustenberg Stellenbosch Malbec Open House Frolic & Frenchie Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico DOCG 2024 Mirabeau La Folie Sparkling NV Rosé Love by Leoube Pasqua 'PassioneSentimento' Passimento Rosso Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Viognier Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart is…

Alan and Lee are back from Mexico and they’ve made margaritas! This week the boys are at The Broadcaster in White City, sharing their tequila tales and holiday hijinks. How did Alan end up singing on stage at a lesbian festival whilst dressed as a Spice Girl? And what exactly did Lee drink to embarrass himself - and make a mess - at the club?! This week’s dilemma finds Alan and Lee pairing the perfect wine with a packet of onion rings, whilst the ‘Nigella of wine’, Hannah Crosbie, joins the boys for a blind tasting and puts their wine wisdom to the test. She also answers some listener questions and shares her favourite wines from Alsace, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris. Other wines featured in this episode are: Yealands Sauvignon Blanc BlushCodorniu 1872 Brut Organic CavaQuinta de Azevedo Vinho VerdeEsprit de Buganay Côtes de Provence Rosé 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:…

Alan and Lee are back and this week they’re talking celebrity mates and showbiz moments whilst also solving a listener’s pop star wine dilemma.Alan questions The King’s January honours list and his omission for another year, Lee shares a clanger about the time he met Charli xcx and both give their verdict on AI and the cartoon characters that were their gay awakenings.Wine expert Aleesha Hansel returns to teach the boys about flavour profiles and Lee and Alan come to blows over a Picpoul de Pinet.Join Alan and Lee for more intelligent insight and delicious drinks as they explore the world of wine in all its wonderful ways. Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up!Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart, brought to you by Laithwates, is a Listen production.To find out more about the wines featured visit: laithwaites.co.uk/bottomsupGet in touch with the show: bottomsup@listen.co.ukFollow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShow Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up 00:36 War… What Is It Good For? Red Wine! 04:53 Alan Wants a…

Loose Woman and social media sensation GK Barry joins Alan and Lee for a drink at the Bottoms Up! bar - and she’s brought her very own wine with her. The trio chat TV appearances, going viral on TikTok and how to impress the in-laws, while Grace tries a red wine for the first time that isn’t priced at £4. This week’s listener dilemma sees the boys finding the perfect wine to accompany some posh French cheeses, and Grace reveals her top three hangover hacks that she swears by. Join Alan and Lee, and special guest GK Barry, for another week of wine-fuelled fun, chat and gossip. Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart, brought to you by Laithwates, is a Listen production. To find out more about the wines featured visit: laithwaites.co.uk/bottomsup Get in touch with the show: bottomsup@listen.co.uk Follow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShow Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up00:49 Lee’s New Beginnings02:15 GK Barry Brings Her Own Wine!12:21 Will Grace Get On With a Glass of…

It’s the first episode of 2026 and Alan and Lee are back at the bar, kicking off the new year the only way they know how to - with a drink in hand. A surprise tipple is sprung on Lee, the pair discover a drink that tastes like a trip to the dentist, and Alan lays down his new year’s resolutions…whether he’ll stick to them is another matter. This week’s dilemma goes alcohol free for Dry January, wine expert Tom Gilbey returns and shares his best wine list hacks from his favourite spots, and the boys play a game of The Masked Wine Bottle! Join Alan and Lee for a drink as they dissect the week, discover wine and descend into the usual chaos of Bottoms Up! Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart, brought to you by Laithwates, is a Listen production. To find out more about the wines featured visit: laithwaites.co.uk/bottomsup Get in touch with the show: bottomsup@listen.co.uk Follow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShow Chapters: 00:00 New Year’s Resolutions 02:38 Castle…

It’s time to ring in 2026 with Alan and Lee as they’re joined by special guest Olivia Attwood for a New Year’s Eve celebration. The trio share their resolutions and plans for '26 over Liv’s favourite party-starter tipple, a Moscow Mule, while Alan reveals the unfortunate ailment ruining his chances of a midnight snog. The boys try to convince Olivia to drink red wine, Alan and Lee battle to see who’s butcher, and a game of Sip or Skip reveals some strong opinions from Liv as she declares war on celebrities who cry on social media. Join Alan and Lee, and special guest Liv, for another week of chat and chaos as they drink in the new year and say goodbye to 2025. Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart, brought to you by Laithwates, is a Listen production. To find out more about the wines featured visit: laithwaites.co.uk/bottomsup Get in touch with the show: bottomsup@listen.co.uk Follow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShow Chapters:00:00 Coming Up02:25 Olivia Attwood…

Alan and Lee are back and it’s Christmas Eve! The boys discuss their Christmas pet peeves over a festive favourite glass of mulled wine, and help out a listener who needs to impress their partner’s posh friends. Find out why Alan gets frustrated at this time of the year and reveals a secret to Lee that almost makes him bring up his mince pie. And theatre producer turned wine expert Libby Brodie sits down with the boys to share her favourite fizz for the season. Join Alan and Lee for some festive fun as they drink their way through another week in wine. Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart, brought to you by Laithwates, is a Listen production. To find out more about the wines featured visit: laithwaites.co.uk/bottomsup Get in touch with the show: bottomsup@listen.co.uk Follow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShow Chapters:00:00 Coming Up00:47 Christmas Mulled Wine! 05:17 Christmas Songs, Pet Peeves and Gifts11:54 A Wine For Posh Friends19:19 Libby Brodie's Festive…

Alan and Lee are back for another week of wine-fuelled fun as they kick off the Christmas season with a special festive cocktail. The boys chat celebrity superfans and followers, with Lee revealing which A-lister loves Bottoms Up, and Alan is caught red-handed thirsting over his favourite Strictly star. Alan uncovers why Lee went viral when holidaying alone and a special guest joins them for a drink, Mrs Laithwaites herself... Barbara Laithwaite CBE!Join Alan and Lee for a chat and a gossip as they work their way through another week in the glorious world of wine. Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart, brought to you by Laithwates, is a Listen production. To find out more about the wines featured visit laithwaites.co.uk/bottomsup Get in touch with the show: bottomsup@listen.co.uk Follow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShow Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up00:48 Lee’s Champagne Snowball05:24 Lee’s Viral Holiday & Celebrity Followers08:08 Alan’s Tragedy & Homosexual…

Alan and Lee are back to continue the chaos, and this week they’re discovering exactly which bottle of wine they’d be based on their questionable personalities. They reminisce about school days and being best friends with the dinner ladies, and Alan reveals how Amanda Holden set him up on the dating apps.The boys also uncover each other’s celebrity lookalikes as they drink their way through another glorious week of wine and gossip. Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart, brought to you by Laithwates, is a Listen production. To find out more about the wines featured visit ⁠laithwaites.co.uk/bottomsup⁠Get in touch with the show: ⁠bottomsup@listen.co.uk⁠ Follow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShow Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up 01:40 Alan's Greek dates and Orange wine 08:51 Alan and Lee's school days 12:15 Tom needs our help! 20:32 Helena Nicklin tells us what wines Alan and Lee are Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan and Lee continue their baby steps into the wonderful world of wine and this week they’re chatting about the worst ever Christmas gifts before solving another listener’s drink dilemma. They discuss dinner with Alan’s parents, Lee being mistaken for a ‘bloke’ and how a bottle of semi-skimmed milk can teach them more about wine body and texture. There’s also a surprise in store behind an advent door that neither of them saw coming, as the boys drink their way through another gloriously chaotic chapter of their wine adventure. Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart, brought to you by Laithwates, is a Listen production. To find out more about the wines featured visit laithwaites.co.uk/bottomsup Get in touch with the show: ⁠bottomsup@listen.co.uk⁠ Follow us on Instagram: @BottomsUpShow Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up 01:19 Lee's White Lies and dinner with Alan's parents 06:13 Bad Christmas presents 13:00 First date advent calendar? 22:58 Aleesha Hansel: The texture…

Out of the turret and into the wine rack, Alan Carr and best friend Lee Peart are taking their first steps on a wine odyssey to learn a thing or two about the drink of the gods… wine And there’s plenty of gossip on the wine list too. Why do people keep thinking Lee is Alan’s lover? And what caused their “When Harry Met Sally” moment in Cape Town? Plus which Traitors cast member did they offend at the theatre? And why does Alan never leave home without a cloak and lantern? Joining the boys for episode one is the godfather of wine, the only man with better frames than Alan, marathon man Tom Gilbey. He’s there to provide some impressive wine hacks and answer Alan’s burning question… why does everything he drink taste of banana. Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up! Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart, brought to you by Laithwates, is a Listen production. To find out more about the wines featured visit ⁠laithwaites.co.uk/bottomsup⁠ Get in touch with the show: bottomsup@listen.co.uk Follow us on…

This is Bottoms Up! The brand new weekly podcast where long-time friends Alan Carr and Lee Peart get together for a good old gossip and attempt to become wine experts… with mixed results. Brought to you by Laithwaites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices