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.

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Chapters:

00:00 New Year’s Resolutions
02:38 Castle Adventures
06:34 Thor’s Hammer and Dentist Wine
14:06 Solving Dry January
22:55 Tom Gilbey Shares Wine List Hacks
29:59 Unmasking the Mystery Wine
35:19 Debunking the Fizz Myth

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