Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart
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.
Episodes
Gary Barlow: Take That, Winemaking & New Zealand
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 p
William Hanson, Etiquette, and the Queen Mother's Favourite Cocktail
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.
The £80 Malbec Taste Test
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 jou
The X-Rated Bottoms Up! Mix-Up
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 Botto
Judi Love, Batty Riders & Lee's Thin Walls
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 a
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 sh
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 Neighbourh
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 go
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 phot
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
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
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
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
Alan Gatecrashes Judi Dench’s Party?! The Oscars, A Guinness Challenge & Wine That Made Alan Cry
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 t
Alex James Gets Alan Carr Drunk: Britpop Booze, Blue Monday Cheese & a Blind Rosé Battle!
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
Alan Carr Bought A CASTLE?! Lee’s in Tears & Gherkin Cocktail Chaos!
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 bi
Elton John Sent Us a Gift?! Alan Sings Celine Dion & Tom Allen Talks Titanique!
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 ca
Slutty White Wine, Valentine's Vino and Steamy Celebrity Calendars
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
Mexico Memories, Margaritas & Holiday Mayhem!
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
Alan Demands a Knighthood, Adele Sings the Bottoms Up! Theme Tune and Lee’s Popstar Faux Pas
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 re
GK Barry’s Hangover Hacks, Going Viral on TikTok and Alan & Lee Pick The Perfect Wine for Posh Cheese
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
Alan's Failed Resolutions, Tom Gilbey Returns and Wine That Tastes Like The Dentist?!
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 Jan
Olivia Attwood's Massive Year, NYE Celebrations and Reluctant Resolutions
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
Posh Pals, Christmas Pet Peeves and Bottoms Up! The Musical?
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
Alan’s Strictly Crush, Sharon Stone: Superfan?! And Champagne Snowballs
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 d
Dating App Disasters, Dinner Ladies and Celebrity Lookalikes
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 anoth
Dinner with Alan’s Parents, Wine vs Milk and Shocking Christmas Presents
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 adven
A Traitors night out as Alan and Lee begin their Wine Odyssey! Plus Tom Gilbey joins the boys
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
Introducing... Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart
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.
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