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Vintage Politics

Abbie Bennington
Lebanon
Château Musar
Trump

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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Guto Harri, The Savoy, ambition and fine wine collide in this week’s Vintage Politics. The former Downing Street Director of Communications, journalist and strategist spills all over a carefully chosen glass or two or three.

Guto revisits his years ... more

This week on Vintage Politics, we’re joined by Jo Coburn a broadcaster whose career has taken her far beyond the Westminster studio. From reporting on a Prime Ministerial Afghanistan visit to travelling with the political press pack during the 2008 B... more

This week’s guest is better known for his satirical sketches and Trigger Happy TV than his love of politics. That insight would be wrong! Dom Joly is a lover of both wine and politics, which makes him the perfect guest on the show.

From his self-con... more

In this episode of Vintage Politics, veteran broadcaster Nick Robinson reflects on a career spent covering the people and moments that shape modern history—including his encounters with former US President George W. Bush.

With decades of experience ... more

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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
Nick Robinson
Today Programme presenter and former BBC political editor
BBC / Today Programme
Episode: From Downing Street to the White House: Nick Robinson on Power, Presidents & the Today Programme

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

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Dom Joly: Politics, pranks and a love for Lebanese wine.
Q: What moment sparked your interest in politics early on?
Growing up amid Lebanon's civil strife shaped a lifelong curiosity about politics, with practical work experience in European politics and media.
Jo Coburn: From Kabul to the Commons—and a Glass of Albariño on the Side
Q: Do you think as a woman doing political coverage, which you have done for a while, do you think things are different now for women?
Definitely transformed; there are far more women in political journalism, more balanced on panels, and the culture around gender has shifted significantly over the years.
Missiles & Merlot: Anna Foster on Conflict, Resilience & Wine
Q: Can you describe a moment when preparation helped you stay calm under pressure on air?
During a live bulletin in Lebanon when missiles were launched; the team had to improvise rapidly, and staying calm and focused helped deliver the news effectively.
Missiles & Merlot: Anna Foster on Conflict, Resilience & Wine
Q: How do you balance demanding work with family life while based abroad?
With immense support from a partner, planning, and clear routines; it's about being present when possible and having contingencies for when work demands peak.
Missiles & Merlot: Anna Foster on Conflict, Resilience & Wine
Q: What drew you to international reporting and the Middle East assignment in particular?
A desire to be at the heart of events and to witness history firsthand, coupled with an appetite for international news and the interesting social and cultural contexts around wine in places like Lebanon.

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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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