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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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...
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 wonde...
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...
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 Wea...
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 set...
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 mund...
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 ( @kn...
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 properl...
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 wo...
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. Meanwh...
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 -...
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 peopl...
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. ...
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 ...
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 C...
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, g...
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...
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 Pi...
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, ...
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 b...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 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...
Alan Carr and Lee Peart kick off their "Bottoms Up!" wine podcast, sharing tales from a Traitors night out and their accidental "When Harry Met Sally" moment in Cape Town. They consult wine expert Tom Gilbey for practical hacks, from understanding screw caps to deciphering restaurant wine lists and judging quality by aftertaste. The duo also tackles a listener's peace-offering dilemma with several wine recommendations, all while navigating Alan's aversion to white wine and sharing plenty of laughs.
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