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Vintage Politics

Abbie Bennington
Brexit
Lebanon
Château Musar
Sauvignon Blanc
Labour Party
Boris Johnson
Trump
New Zealand
Loire Valley
House Of Lords
Tony Blair

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 t... more

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From advising some of the biggest names in British politics to finding freedom in comedy, this week on the last Vintage Politics of the series I’m joined by Baroness Hazarika, broadcaster, comedian, former political adviser and now member of the Hous... more

In this penultimate episode of Vintage Politics series one I’m joined by Lord Patten, the last Governor of Hong Kong, who oversaw the historic 1997 handover.

We look back at that pivotal moment and ask how relations between Hong Kong, China and the ... more

A true heavyweight of political journalism joins Vintage Politics.

This week, John Pienaar brings decades of reporting from the front line of politics to the podcast — with candid insights on Boris Johnson, Brexit and why it remains “lying in the bl... more

Decca Aitkenhead, Chief Interviewer of The Sunday Times, joins Vintage Politics for a lively, free-flowing conversation over a glass or two. She shares her love of Sauvignon Blanc and is introduced to an aged white from Alsace—an experience she expre... more

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Ayesha Hazarika
Labour peer and former political adviser
House of Lords, Labour Party
Episode: From Spin Doctor to Baroness: Ayesha Hazarika on Politics, Comedy & Power
Lord Patten
Former Governor of Hong Kong; European Commissioner; BBC Trust chair; Chancellor of Oxford University
Various including Hong Kong governorship, EU, BBC Trust, Oxford University
Episode: Empire’s End: Lessons from Hong Kong and a Life in Power with Lord Patten
John Pienaar
Times Radio presenter, guest on Vintage Politics
Times Radio
Episode: John Pienaar: Brexit, Boris and Champagne at Dawn
Decca Aitkenhead
Chief interviewer for the Sunday Times
Sunday Times
Episode: Decca Aitkenhead: Sauvignon Blanc, “weird" wines and conversations with The Chancellor of the Exchequer at his Highland croft
Guto Harri
Strategist and former director of communications for Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson campaign and government communications
Episode: Guto Harri: His political broadcasting career, the final days of Boris in Number 10 and a passion for Rhône Reds
Jo Coburn
Former presenter of BBC's Politics Life
BBC
Episode: Jo Coburn: From Kabul to the Commons—and a Glass of Albariño on the Side
Dom Joly
Comedian and satirist, creator of Trigger Happy TV
Independent / Various media projects
Episode: Dom Joly: Politics, pranks and a love for Lebanese wine.
Jon Sopel
Veteran broadcaster and News Agents host
News Agents
Episode: Jon Sopel: Trump, Tensions and a Taste for Fine Wine
Anna Foster
Presenter of the TODAY program and former Middle East correspondent
Episode: Missiles & Merlot: Anna Foster on Conflict, Resilience & Wine

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Abbie Bennington
Host of Vintage Politics, wine educator and former BBC political producer

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#195
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Apple Podcasts
#244
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#90
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#250
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From Spin Doctor to Baroness: Ayesha Hazarika on Politics, Comedy & Power
Q: What was it like working so closely with Tony Blair and the Blair era?
She describes Blair as a highly skilled communicator who connected with people across society, and notes both admiration for his leadership and disagreements on specific policies like Iraq, emphasizing the importance of listening, debating honestly, and communicating with heart and intellect.
Guto Harri: His political broadcasting career, the final days of Boris in Number 10 and a passion for Rhône Reds
Q: What moment in 2016 stands out as a turning point for you and for the Brexit conversation?
Harri describes how 2016 forced a public reckoning and reshaped the political landscape, with Brexit becoming a defining and divisive issue that reverberated through families and politics.
John Pienaar: Brexit, Boris and Champagne at Dawn
Q: Do you see that the way we cover these stories changing?
John notes a shift toward broader, more individualised political narratives, with populism on the rise and traditional party loyalties fading, leading to more chaotic electoral dynamics.
John Pienaar: Brexit, Boris and Champagne at Dawn
Q: And would you say, in terms of the political landscape, what has been the biggest change you've seen?
John argues the biggest change is the end of mainstream two-party politics and the rise of more fractured, five-party dynamics, along with a loss of traditional standards and a more polarised public discourse.
Decca Aitkenhead: Sauvignon Blanc, “weird" wines and conversations with The Chancellor of the Exchequer at his Highland croft
Q: What would you prefer, should I bluff or be candid?
Decca encourages candidness, and the conversation uses a wine-experience to reveal authentic insights into interviewing technique and memory.

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A politics-and-media conversations podcast that pairs candid career anecdotes with wine, inviting journalists, broadcasters, and political insiders to reflect on pivotal moments while tasting wines from relevant vintages. Episodes feature veteran reporters, editors, and public figures sharing behind-the-scenes stories, high-stakes interviews, and personal memories—often linked to the wines they love or that symbolize a moment in their career. A standout angle is the consistent pairing of wine with career milestones, creating a distinctive, hospitality-driven lens on news and governance that can appeal to listeners who enjoy insider access, storytelling, and wine education in one package.

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2. Lord Patten
3. John Pienaar
4. Decca Aitkenhead
5. Guto Harri
6. Jo Coburn
7. Dom Joly
8. Jon Sopel

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