Vintage Politics

Abbie Bennington

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Where journalists, politicians and politicos share their stories over great wines. Each week wine educator and former BBC political producer Abbie Bennington sits down with journalists, politicians, and politicos to uncork the wines to match defining moments of their careers. For every story told, Abbie pairs a wine from the same vintage or a style they enjoy. Guests also give us an insight into their lives by revealing their midweek supermarket tipple (strictly for show) and take on the ultimate challenge: guessing the current price of a wine from their birth year.

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Recent episodes

  • Jeremy Bowen: War, Wine and Four Decades on the Front LineSep 24, 2026 · 54 min
  • Vintage Politics Is BackSep 10, 2026 · 2 min
  • New Vintage at No 10: A Vintage Politics SpecialJul 2, 2026 · 39 min
  • From Spin Doctor to Baroness: Ayesha Hazarika on Politics, Comedy & PowerMay 14, 2026 · 45 min
  • Empire’s End: Lessons from Hong Kong and a Life in Power with Lord PattenMay 7, 2026 · 46 min
  • John Pienaar: Brexit, Boris and Champagne at DawnApr 30, 2026 · 50 min
  • Decca Aitkenhead: Sauvignon Blanc, “weird" wines and conversations with The Chancellor of the Exchequer at his Highland croftApr 23, 2026 · 42 min
  • Guto Harri: His political broadcasting career, the final days of Boris in Number 10 and a passion for Rhône RedsApr 16, 2026 · 33 min
  • Jo Coburn: From Kabul to the Commons—and a Glass of Albariño on the SideApr 9, 2026 · 37 min
  • Dom Joly: Politics, pranks and a love for Lebanese wine.Apr 2, 2026 · 40 min

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