Connoisseur
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Sep 19, 2026
Steve StocktonNARRATOR
A vintage that promises an endless spirit, but demands a terrible price in return.
Steve StocktonNARRATOR
Their story is a still life, a portrait we call The Connoisseur's Bottle.
Steve StocktonNARRATOR
The drawing room of Gene and Byron's home was less a living space and more a statement of aggressive taste.
Steve StocktonNARRATOR
Every surface was laden with antiques, every wall covered in art, selected not for love, but for provenance.
Steve StocktonNARRATOR
A vintage that promises an endless spirit, but demands a terrible price in return.
Steve StocktonNARRATOR
Their story is a still life, a portrait we call The Connoisseur's Bottle.
Steve StocktonNARRATOR
The drawing room of Gene and Brian's home was less a living space and more a statement of aggressive taste.
Steve StocktonNARRATOR
Every surface was laden with antiques, every wall covered in art, selected not for love, but for provenance.
Tim GihringHOST
Until there really is only one thing you can do with it.
Tim GihringHOST
In 1985, Chakmul is put in a show called Problems in Connoisseurship and Conservation.
Tim GihringHOST
And in 2009, Molly pulls him out again for a show of masterpieces at Mia as the counterexample, the fallen god.
Tim GihringHOST
But she gets how it happened.
Craig CheethamHOST
It's got a burst brake pipe, but it looks really solid." So, I thought, "Okay.
Craig CheethamHOST
Well, 300 quid, you know, it's, it's gotta be worth that in parts." [lips smack] Turned up at my, uh, unit with it, and it's a, uh, the one that Tom can't spell, it's a Connoisseur SE.
Craig CheethamHOST
Very, very rare, 'cause it's got a manual gearbox, and it's, uh, British Racing Green with deep sea green leather, green carpets, a green steering wheel, and a wooden gear knob, and the all-important electric rear blind, and the aircon works.
Craig CheethamHOST
68,000 miles from new.
Craig CheethamHOST
My mate Bob put a new brake pipe on it, straight for an MOT, no advisories, and it is an absolutely lovely car.
Craig CheethamHOST
I took it to my local classic car meet last night, and people said they couldn't believe the condition of it.
Craig CheethamHOST
So, that one might be a keeper, 'cause I, I do like a Rover 75, especially 'cause I know Tom can't spell Connoisseur.
Tom BarnardHOST
Mm.
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Granger, for the ones who get it done.
Roger MelinNARRATOR
The Connoisseur by Frank Banta.
Roger MelinNARRATOR
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Roger MelinNARRATOR
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Roger MelinNARRATOR
The Connoisseur by Frank Banta.
Roger MelinNARRATOR
It is infinitely more satisfactory to purchase wives when they are young.
Roger MelinNARRATOR
They are vastly more respectful.
Steve StocktonNARRATOR
A vintage that promises an endless spirit, but demands a terrible price in return.
Steve StocktonNARRATOR
Their story is a still life, a portrait we call The Connoisseur's Bottle.
Steve StocktonNARRATOR
The drawing room of Gene and Byron's home was less a living space and more a statement of aggressive taste.
Steve StocktonNARRATOR
Every surface was laden with antiques, every wall covered in art, selected not for love, but for provenance.