Alan Carr recently hosted celebrity Kyle MacLachlan on his podcast. They had GOOD things to say about South Africa’s world-famous Cape Winelands!
Franschhoek, South Africa (13 November 2026) – British comedian and TV personality Alan Carr releases new episodes of his ‘Life’s A Beach’ podcast once a week. Each week, a celebrity guest joins to discuss all things travel.
Recently, Carr welcomed celebrity actor Kyle MacLachlan onto the show. Kyle needs no introduction, having starred in some of the most iconic roles in recent history – many directed by the late and great David Lynch.
He was FBI Special Agent Cooper in the series Twin Peaks, Paul Atreides in Lynch’s Dune and Jeffrey Beaumont in Blue Velvet.
Beyond the screen, Kyle MacLachlan is also a vintner who runs his own winery – Pursued by Bear, in Washington. So, when the topic of dream destinations came up, it’s no surprise that Kyle mentioned Cape Town and by extension – South Africa’s world-famous Cape Winelands!
Alan Carr nearly jumped out of his seat when Kyle mentioned the Cape.
Alan is a frequent visitor on our shores, and often comes here for vacations and travel adventures. He has also visited South Africa alongside fellow touring comedian Jimmy Carr.
Carr was quick to recommend some of the Cape Winelands’ world-class experiences to MacLachlan. First, the wine tram – it needs no introduction. The tram is one of SA’s most recognisable tourism attractions that carries travellers through the Cape Winelands to some of the valley’s oldest and most celebrated wine estates.
Carr also expressed his love for Babylonstoren in the Drakenstein Valley – which recently ranked high up on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards as one of the world’s best hotels – giving a nod to the attraction for its excellent wines and pairing menu!
Watch the full episode below, or fast forward to 25:49 for the bit where they speak about South Africa!
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