Bottoms Up! With Alan Carr and Lee Peart

This week, it’s a very special 50th episode of Bottoms Up! as Alan and Lee raise a glass to celebrate, reminiscing about some of their favourite guests, funniest moments and biggest surprises from the series so far.

The boys also share stories of times they’ve been well and truly humbled. Lee suffered a rather embarrassing case of mistaken identity recently while appearing on a TV show, and Alan reveals he was once offered a rather unexpected showbiz booking: Celebrity Fat Club in Australia!

Elsewhere, they discuss the rise of immersive experiences, who they thin...

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan’s brought the welcome drink for a reluctant Lee as he surprises him with a fluorescent green, sour apple-flavoured wine to celebrate Bonfire Night.

The boys swap their favourite hangover hacks, from Lee’s electrolytes and beefy Hula Hoops to Alan’s chicken noodle soup and his tried-and-tested combination of a tequila shot and Haribo Tangfastics. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it!

This week’s dilemma sees the boys choosing their perfect in-flight wine ahead of their trip to South Africa. Thanks to our friends at Virgin Atlan...

This week on Bottoms Up! It’s Halloween and our special guest Jack Dee gets a fright when he discovers Alan and Lee dressed as their favourite wicked witches…

Jack joins the boys to talk about his brand-new stand-up tour, the latest series of Last One Laughing: Halloween and his trip to the Northern Lights with Alan (a phenomenon he denies even exists). Plus, a tasting menu of Jack’s Best Bitters – but will the boys find a bitter they can actually stomach?

Elsewhere, Alan reveals the last time he kissed a woman – with a mouthful o...

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee kick things off with a decadent, bubblegum-flavoured vodka. But will Alan be able to stomach a drink that reminds him of supermarket own-brand bubble bath?

Elsewhere, Lee is feeling smug after being mistaken for straight - and is thrilled to receive a complaint accusing him of pretending to be gay on stage, whilst Alan is left baffled by the term ‘pencil’ when it comes to booking out his diary.

Olivier Award-winning West End and Broadway star Layton Williams (@laytonwilliams) joins the boys for a drink to talk all...

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee kick things off with a red wine and cola cocktail, but Alan is dubious. Will this unlikely concoction work, or will it be another culinary disaster on the scale of his infamous chicken tikka lasagne?

Elsewhere, Lee's raging about the sugar tax and the ever-shrinking size of his favourite chocolate bars, while Alan reveals how he entertained himself as a student without a TV… with a little help from the Argos catalogue.

The boys discuss Alan's time on the new series of The Masked Singer, baffling supermarket sl...

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee are back at Vagabond Urban Winery, where they’re joined by Aleesha Hansel to explore wines that are good for the world.

Lee is feeling nervous this week after announcing his first solo tour! What advice can Alan offer, and what happens when they’re both playing in the same city on the same night?! Catch Lee on tour from April - tickets available from leepeart.net/tour.

Alan’s been reading a book about stocks and shares, and it’s left him clueless about some of life’s b...

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee head to Vagabond Urban Winery in Surrey Quays to get stuck into some actual wine making - and things get very messy.

Alan fills Lee in on the NTAs, where he picked up the Special Recognition Award, complete with a surprise musical tribute from Paloma Faith, Amanda Holden and… Kate Garraway.

Over an Autumnal Aperol Spritz, Lee reveals the slightly clichéd voiceover roles he’s always being booked for, Alan recalls the time a Ouija board accidentally outed him, and Lee tells the story of visiting a par...

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee take on a series of drinking games, from ‘Lady Gargle’ to ‘Naked Attraction: The Wine Edition’ and ‘The Secret Sommelier’. But can they really tell the difference between a £22 bottle of wine and one costing just £6?

Elsewhere, the boys reminisce about their childhood crushes. Alan reveals he was once enamoured with the Jack of Clubs on a lonely day in Northampton, while Lee had a thing for Hercules… but only once he’d beefed up.

And in showbiz news, Alan is about to become a movie star, starring alongside...

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee are joined by Big Brother and Strictly star Will Best - and he’s brought his very own range of Bloody Marys along with him for the boys to try.

But can Will win over Alan with them or is he about to be evicted from the Bottoms Up! drinks table?

Will reveals his love for the tomato juice cocktail, why he decided to create his own canned version and how he - thankfully - avoided botulism…

Elsewhere, Lee’s got another game up his sleeve...

This week on Bottoms Up! Alan and Lee go head to head with their biggest nemesis… orange wine! Will the boys FINALLY find one they don’t want to pour straight down the sink? They’re joined by wine expert Charles Cornelius from Barks Wine in Sheffield, and he's asking them to give it one more chance.

Charles also shares some advice on the ideal date drink and tries to convince us that English sparkling wine goes perfectly with a pork bap (thanks to Rogue Sarnies for these DELICIOUS sandwiches). 

Plus, the boys discuss their run-ins...

This week on Bottoms Up! It’s a Martini Masterclass as Alan and Lee head to East London Gin Distillery 58 & Co. to meet Cocktail Carmen. The boys learn that there’s a Martini for everyone, but just how dirty do they like it?

Elsewhere, Alan’s been announced as a judge on the new series of The Masked Singer and hints at what’s to come, Lee’s torn a tendon trying to recycle a cardboard box and who has the higher score on WikiFeet?

It’s Cocktail Time as Carmen takes the boys through the Five D’s...

This week on Bottoms Up!, it’s an Italian special as the boys are joined by Strictly Glitterball Champion and newly crowned author Vito Coppola!

Vito chats about his brand-new book, Love Vito: My Story of Food, Family and Finding Home, as well as spilling the tea on the new series of Strictly.

After a Limoncello starter, Vito brings his favourite Italian aperitivo to share with the boys… but what will Alan make of it when he discovers it’s non-alcoholic?!

The trio discuss Strictly’s same-sex pairings and this year’s new line-up, Vit...

This week on Bottoms Up!, Lee’s treating Alan to a frozen Aperol Spritz in his brand new slushie machine to beat the heatwave. But what does Alan dunk in his to turn it into the worst thing he’s ever tasted? 

Alan’s been trending thanks to an unfortunate lookalike with some questionable political views, the boys get the VIP treatment at Take That’s Circus Tour, and there’s big news… Bottoms Up! has been nominated for TWO British Podcast Awards! But will Alan and Lee even be sitting together on the big night?

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This week on Bottoms Up!, Alan and Lee are joined by fashion icon, pop star and all-round national treasure Frankie Bridge for our long-awaited fashion episode.

Alan hits the runway to showcase his favourite wine accessories and statement pieces - including a beach bag that doubles as a wine cooler and a bra that’s perfect for sneaking a drink into your favourite festival.

The trio taste a Côtes de Provence from a vineyard owned by Chanel, before pouring it from a very special decanter…

They chat fashion shows, hangovers, what’s hot thi...

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, Hol...

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...

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, podc...

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 adver...

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 bo...

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 gadget...

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 pul...

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 in...

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...

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 ch...

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 a brand...

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 wonder woman Aleesha Hansel joins the boys as rosé sea...

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 a bottle guaranteed to blow their socks off...

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 Wears Prada 2 and Meryl Streep’s iconic film...

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 settle a very important Eurovision wine dilemma for Marcus from Romfor...

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 mundane everyday task...

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 (@knackeredm...

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 properly pour wine in and out of a dec...

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.

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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.

Meanwhile, Alan’s been force...

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 - only for her to spend th...

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 people a...

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.

The boys reminisce abou...

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 fro...

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 Common Decency, t...

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, glamorous wine-girl Libby Br...