Alan's Failed Resolutions, Tom Gilbey Returns and Wine That Tastes Like The Dentist?!
Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee PeartShow Notes
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!
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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