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A Glass With

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Pour yourself a glass of what you fancy and join Olly Smith as he pairs the great and the good with something sparkling, spirited or simply superb, whilst tickling their taste buds with laughs and life stories.Find out more at ollysmith.com

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Episodes

  1. S12 Ep6: Epilogue

    The epilogue has landed! After all these years romping around glasses with the world's loveliest sippers, it's time for me to hang up my headphones with a final joyful roar for all the splendour that wine - and all drinks - offer when shared in good company. Thank you for listening and for your...

  2. S12 Ep5: Freddy Bird

    In this episode of A Glass With..., Olly is joined by good friend and critically acclaimed Bristol-based chef Freddy Bird. Freddy runs the restaurant Little French with his wife, Nessa, and his love of French cuisine inspired Olly to pair him with a bottle of Les Hauts de Saint Martin…

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  3. S12 Ep4: Georgia Glynn Smith

    In this episode of A Glass With..., Olly is joined by world-leading food and lifestyle photographer and director Georgia Glynn Smith. Georgia's love for the Languedoc region of France has inspired Olly to pair her with a bottle of Domaine Azan Organic Picpoul de Pinet 2021 as they talk about her...

  4. S12 Ep3: Ching He Huang

    Olly is joined by Ching He Huang, a celebrity chef and cookbook extraordinaire who has been at the cutting edge of Chinese food for over a decade. A lover of champagne, Olly and Ching talk about her upbringing, breaking it onto our screens and the joys of Asian delicacies over a glass or two of...

  5. S12 Ep2: Nigel Ng

    Olly is joined by comedian and YouTube sensation Nigel Ng, who's challenged Olly to find a wine that pairs well with Asian cuisine. Over a glass or two of Ilahe Vineyard's Pinot Gris from the Willamette Valley in Oregon, Olly and Nigel talk celebrity chefs, Sauternes and stand-up comedy. Find out...

  6. S12 Ep1: Paul Ainsworth

    In the first episode of 2022, Olly is joined by good friend and Michelin-starred chef Paul Ainsworth, and over a Tom Collins (made according to Olly's very own recipe) they discuss, amongst other things, growing up in hospitality, running a business during lockdown and Paul's love for TV classic...

  7. S11 Ep6: Tori Longdon

    In this episode Olly is joined by Tori Longdon, conductor and co-founder of the Stay at Home Choir, who he pairs with a Matusalem 30-Year-Old Oloroso Sherry, as they talk the similarities between Sherry and choral music and Tori's career as one of the few female conductors working today. Find out...

  8. S11 Ep5: Asma Khan

    Olly gets to sit down for a face-to-face chat with chef and old friend Asma Khan at her Covent Garden restaurant Darjeeling Express to talk, amongst other things, all-female kitchens, finding her place at the hospitality industry table, serving lunch to Paul Rudd, and chai, all over a glass of...

  9. S11 Ep4: Ben Miller

    In this episode Olly pairs actor and writer Ben Miller with the fermented drink kombucha as they talk Caribbean filming, cuddly toys and kids books, including Ben's latest effort, Diary of a Christmas Elf. Find out more about Olly at his website, or follow him on Instagram @ollysmith. You can…

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  10. S11 Ep3: Tommy Banks

    In this episode, Olly gets to sit down and talk canned wine and cricket with chef Tommy Banks, pairing Tommy with not one but two wines from his own Banks Brothers range – Syrah Mourvédre No. 1 and Chardonnay No. 3. Find out more about Olly at his website, or follow him on Instagram @ollysmith.…

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  11. S11 Ep2: Martha Howe-Douglas

    For his latest face-to-face chat, Olly pairs actress and writer Martha Howe-Douglas with a bottle of François Cotat's 2017 Sancerre Les Monts Damnés (available from Lay & Wheeler) as they talk ghosts, Ghosts and homemade wine. Find out more about Olly at his website, or follow him on Instagram...

  12. S11 Ep1: Josh Widdicombe

    Olly is joined by comedian Josh Widdicombe and they talk hangovers, soda streams and Watching Neighbours Twice a Day whilst they sip on the South American grape spirit pisco. You can find out more about Josh at his website. Find out more about Olly at his website, or follow him on Instagram...

  13. S10 Ep6: Sir Trevor McDonald

    In this episode, Olly is joined for a face-to-face chat by a true legend of broadcasting, Sir Trevor McDonald. Olly has dipped into his own cellar for a bottle of Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Premier Cru from Domaine Jacques Prieur to share with Sir Trevor and listen to his memories of...

  14. S10 Ep5: Sandrae Lawrence

    In this episode Olly pairs Sandrae Lawrence - journalist, cocktail aficionada and one half of the partnership behind the award-winning publication and podcast The Cocktail Lovers - with the wonderful, albeit quite unusual, Greek wine Rematies Monemvasia from the Ios Winery. Tasting almost like a...

  15. S10 Ep4: Phil Tufnell

    For this face-to-face episode of A Glass With, Olly pairs cricket legend and King of the Jungle Phil Tufnell with a Bacchus from Phil's very own Tuffers' Tipple range, whilst they discuss their shared passion for cricket and wine. Find out more about Olly at ollysmith.com, or follow him on...

  16. S10 Ep3: Nina Caplan

    In this episode, Olly pairs fellow wine journalist Nina Caplan with a Sauvignon Blanc from The Hidden Sea while they discuss film, family influences and how they found wine. Find out more about Olly at ollysmith.com, or follow him on Instagram @ollysmith. Nina can be found at ninacaplan.com. This...

  17. S10 Ep2: Anna Jones

    Joining Olly this week is Anna Jones, the award-winning modern voice of vegetarian cooking, who he's paired with Edinburgh Gin Classic (with tonic, naturally), while they talk ethical eating, potatoes and Anna's new book "One Pot, Pan, Planet". Find out more about Olly at ollysmith.com, or follow...

  18. S10 Ep1: Amanda Lamb

    In this episode Olly pairs TV's Amanda Lamb with a glass or two of Most Wanted's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo while they talk the sounds of Italy, breaking and entering as a goodwill gesture and Amanda's new show 'My Mortgage Free Home'. Find out more about Olly at ollysmith.com, or follow him on...

  19. S9 Ep6: Britt Ekland

    Legendary actress Britt Ekland joins Olly all the way from Sweden to talk Midsommar and Men (both Wicker and With the Golden Gun) over a glass of Bollinger La Grande Année 2012. Find out more about Olly at ollysmith.com, or follow him on Instagram @ollysmith. For more details about Britt's next...

  20. S9 Ep5: Tom Odell

    To mark the release of his new album, singer-songwriter Tom Odell joins Olly for a face-to-face chat over a glass or two of Château Pichon Baron Pauillac 2014 to talk, amongst other things, meditating, martinis and 'Monsters'. Find out more about Olly at ollysmith.com, or follow him on Instagram...

  21. S9 Ep4: Georgina Hayden

    This time on A Glass With, Olly matches food writer and stylist Georgina Hayden's Greek Cypriot heritage with a bottle of Malagousia Gerovassiliou from his own cellar, while they discuss hangovers, healing through cooking and the Hellenic monks of Mount Athos. Find out more about Olly at...

  22. S9 Ep3: Phil Wang

    In a very rare return for a previous guest, Olly welcomes back comedian Phil Wang to the show, this time to talk all things whisky, not to mention wine, writing and Wangsplaining. Find out more about Olly at ollysmith.com, or follow him on Instagram @ollysmith. Find out more about Phil at...

  23. S9 Ep2: Ed Gamble

    Olly is joined by comedian and Taskmaster champion Ed Gamble, who he pairs with a Prince Charmat Sparkling Brut, while talking touring, topping up his wine collection and the perfect drink with which to face a zombie apocalypse. Cheers! Find out more about Olly at ollysmith.com, or follow him on...

  24. S9 Ep1: Jim Moir

    To mark his first face to face chat in quite some time, Olly kicks off this new series by pairing artist and comedy legend Jim Moir - aka vic Reeves - with not one but two bottles from his own cellar: a One Block Yellingbo Syrah from Yarra Valley and a Hoffman & Rathbone Pinot Noir. To top it off...

  25. Tom Booton

    Olly pairs Tom Booton, youngest ever Head Chef at iconic establishment The Grill at The Dorchester, with the exceptional Busi Jacobsohn Cuvée Brut 2018. An English sparkling wine with an English sparkling rising star of a chef. Find out more about Olly at ollysmith.com, or follow him on Instagram...

  26. Gennaro Contaldo

    In this episode Olly pairs Italian chef (and legend) Gennaro Contaldo with a 1701, Franciacorta Brut DOCG which just so happens to be a perfect accompaniment to the cheese of Italy, Parmigiano-Reggiano, that the two were snacking on. Find out more about Olly at ollysmith.com, or follow him on...

  27. Gareth Malone

    In this episode Olly pairs choirmaster Gareth Malone with a Ledaig 18 whilst they talk whisky, wood and why remote rehearsals are the future. Cheers! Find out more about Olly at ollysmith.com, or follow him on Instagram @ollysmith. This episode is brought to you by the Stay at Home Choir, find…

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  28. George Clarke

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you architect, broadcaster and wine-lover George Clarke. Find out more at aglasswith.com

  29. Kylie Minogue

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you pop star, actress and wine lover Kylie Minogue! Join her as she chats to Olly about her new wine venture. Find out more at aglasswith.com

  30. Sir Ranulph Fiennes

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you legendary British explorer and rum-wrangler, Sir Ranulph Fiennes! Find you more at aglasswith.com - now featuring our merchandise!

  31. Ben Macintyre

    The podcast that drinks with the stars welcomes back Ben MacIntyre to talk about his new book Agent Sonya. Find out more at aglasswith.com

  32. S8 Ep6: Jimmy Doherty

    The podcast that drink with the stars brings you zoo-keeper, farmer, booze-lover and broadcaster Jimmy Doherty! Find out more at aglasswith.com

  33. S8 Ep5: Rev Richard Coles

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you Rev Richard Coles! Find out more at aglasswith.com

  34. S8 Ep4: Miles Jupp

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you comedian, actor and writer Miles Jupp! Find out more at aglasswith.com

  35. S8 Ep3: Juliet Sear

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you baking supremo Juliet Sear! find out more at aglasswith.com

  36. S8 Ep2: James Bay

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you the singer, songwriter and son of a wine merchant James Bay! Find out more at aglasswith.com

  37. S8 Ep1: Ainsley Harriott

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you TV chef and national treasure, Ainsley Harriott MBE! Find out more at aglasswith.com

  38. John Torode & Lisa Faulkner

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you celebrity chef couple John Torode and Lisa Faulkner! Find out more at aglasswith.com

  39. S7 Ep5: Alex Horne

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you comedian, musician and star of Taskmaster Alex Horne! Find out more at algasswith.com

  40. S7 Ep4: Angellica Bell

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you broadcaster Angellica Bell, who talks about her amazing achievements while sharing a glass with Olly. Find out more at aglasswith.com

  41. S7 Ep3: Dan Snow

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you podcaster, historian and television presenter Dan Snow to discuss how booze has played a role throughout history. Find out more at aglasswith.com

  42. S7 Ep2: Tamzin Outhwaite

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you actress Tamzin Outhwaite, who chats with Olly about all things stage and screen. Find out more at aglasswith.com

  43. S7 Ep1: Matt Tebbutt

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you Matt Tebbutt, host of BBC Saturday Kitchen and all-round nice guy! Find out more at aglasswith.com

  44. Best of Series 5 & 6

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you the best bits of series five and six. To find out more, visit aglasswith.com

  45. Best of Series 3 & 4

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you the best of series three and four. Find out more at aglasswith.com

  46. Ben Macintyre

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you Ben Macintyre! The best-selling author and journalist chats to Olly about his latest thrilling spy book over a glass of Russia's finest vodka. Find out more at aglasswith.com

  47. S6 Ep7: José Pizarro

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you Spanish super-chef José Pizarro! Join Olly as he chats to José about sherry, travel, cooking and more. Find out more at aglasswith.com

  48. S6 Ep6: Wesley Dunlop

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you P&O Cruises captain Wesley Dunlop, who talks to Olly about his life on an ocean wave, and what's it like being in charge of of a cruise ship. Find out more at aglasswith.com

  49. S6 Ep5: Marco Pierre White

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you legend of the kitchen, Marco Pierre White! He chatted with Olly about his extraordinary career over a glass of classic Italian red. Find out more at aglasswith.com

  50. S6 Ep4: Eric Lanlard

    The podcast that drinks with the stars brings you master pâtissier Eric Lanlard, who talks to Olly about baking for royalty, Madonna's wedding cake, and being one of the first commercial passengers to travel into space! Find out more at aglasswith.com

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Pour yourself a glass of what you fancy and join Olly Smith as he pairs the great and the good with something sparkling, spirited or simply superb, whilst tickling their taste buds with laughs and life stories.Find out more at ollysmith.com

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