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.

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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 White - a blend of Italoriesling from China

Rachuli Mtsvane - an orange wine from Georgia

Chapters: 

00:00 – Coming Up

00:34 – What’s In A Clover Club Cocktail?

03:31 – The Bar Where The Rolling Stones Partied

04:51 – Who The Hell Is Leo Pearl?!

08:55 – Harry Styles’ Slutty Shorts

10:23 – Lee’s Got No Rizz

13:49 – Alan & Lee Can't Handle The Heat

17:02 – Lee’s Finally Moved Out!

25:19 – The Cynic’s Guide To Wine

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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?

21:31 – Celebrity Traitors & Vaping in the Castle

25:12 – The Summer Wine-Up Dilemma

33:25 – The Dark Web Confession

42:48 – Joanne's New Show: Unacceptable

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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 Cocktail
Journey's End Sir Lowry Cabernet Sauvignon
The Chocolate Block 
Boekenhoutskloof ‘The Wolftrap’ Shiraz
Sainsbury's Conegliano Prosecco Taste the Difference
M&S Finca Miguel Prestige Cava Brut
Codorniu 1872 Organic Rose Brut

Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up!

Chapters:

00:00 – Coming Up

00:27 – Wimbledon Season - Alan Thinks Tennis Is Boring

04:05 - Lee’s Turbo Pimms & Alan’s Power Shandy

06:35 - Are Alan & Lee Astrologically Compatible?

16:13 - Listener Dilemma: Cheaper Alternatives That Actually Work

24:33 - Cava vs Prosecco: Which Is Better Value?

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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!

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Chapters:

00:00 – Coming Up

00:30 – Alan's Smoke Alarm Nightmare

05:32 – Alan & Lee on Albert Square?

08:02 – Back to School Time

21:45 – The Boys Meet a Spittoon

47:25 - Lee vs Alan - Who'll Be Top of the Wine Class?

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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!

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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 - Can Fine Wine Work With Greggs?

Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up!

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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 Pig?!

17:24 - John Gregory-Smith Joins for Middle Eastern Food & Wine Pairings

Drinks featured:

Cockburn’s Special Reserve Port

Château Musar Aana Cinsault Grenache & Cabernet Sauvignon

M de Minuty Côtes De Provence Rosé

Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up!

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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 new show Gary Barlow’s Food & Wine Tour: New Zealand begins this Autumn on ITV and ITVX.

Chapters:

00:00 – Coming Up

00:33 – Alan's Old News: Celebrity Traitors Cast Revealed

03:15 – Gary Barlow Brings His Own Wine

06:57 – From Pop Star to Winemaker

21:45 – Take That's Return: The Circus Live

30:00 – The Perfect New Zealand Wine

Drinks featured:

Gary Barlow’s Sauvignon Blush

Gary Barlow’s Sauvignon Blanc

Gary Barlow’s Malbec

Tapi Marlborough Sparkling Cuvée Brut NV

Heaphy Hill Riesling

Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir

Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up!

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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 Challenge?

36:04 – Audience Etiquette Questions

Drinks featured:

Dubonnet & Gin served over ice with a slice

Drink responsibly, and as always… Bottoms Up!

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