Vintage Politics

Jo Coburn: From Kabul to the Commons—and a Glass of Albariño on the Side

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Episode notes

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 Beijing Olympics. Jo Coburn has witnessed global politics up close as well as at home.

Alongside reflections on decades of political change, she also shares a lighter side—her fondness for a crisp glass of Albariño or the indulgent sweetness of Pedro Ximénez—proving that even the sharpest political minds appreciate a well-chosen vintage.

Wines featured

Mid week wine: The Guv’nor red (Majestic)

Joseph Perrier Vintage Champagne 2008 (Hedonism)

Martín Códax 'Cantigas' Albariño 2022 (Majestic)

Chateau Cheval Blanc 1967 (Hedonism)

Gonzalez Byass 'Noe' Pedro Ximénez VORS 30 years (Majestic)