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Vintage Politics explores the intersection of political storytelling and wine, featuring notable journalists and insiders discussing pivotal career moments.

Vintage Politics — Coming 26th March. Uncorking the stories behind the headlines. Join Abbie Bennington and guests as political storytelling meets exceptional wine. Each week, leading journalists and political insiders revisit the defining moments of their careers — paired with wines from the same vintage. Featuring Jon Sopel, Nick Robinson, Guto Harri, Dom Joly, Anna Foster, Jo Coburn, John Pienaar and more.

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• Empire’s End: Lessons from Hong Kong and a Life in Power with Lord Patten · May 7, 2026 · 46 min
• Decca Aitkenhead: Sauvignon Blanc, “weird" wines and conversations with The Chancellor of the Exchequer at his Highland croft · April 22, 2026 · 42 min
• Guto Harri: His political broadcasting career, the final days of Boris in Number 10 and a passion for Rhône Reds · April 15, 2026 · 33 min
• Jo Coburn: From Kabul to the Commons—and a Glass of Albariño on the Side · April 8, 2026 · 37 min
• Dom Joly: Politics, pranks and a love for Lebanese wine. · April 1, 2026 · 40 min
• Missiles & Merlot: Anna Foster on Conflict, Resilience & Wine · March 25, 2026 · 38 min

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