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Schedule

23:00 on air

Meet the Writers

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Sunday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.

23:30 on air

The Cinema Show

Monocle 24’s carefully curated selection of the best in cinema. Hear from film-makers, critics and legends of the craft as we shine a spotlight on everything from revivals and the restoration of vintage cuts to European film and the role of the auteur. ‘The Cinema Show’ is brought to you in association with MUBI.

23:45 on air

Global Music

01:00 on air

The Sessions at Midori House

Our standalone home of live music presented in a strong 15-minute shot. Recorded in Monocle 24’s studios, the sessions feature established and emerging acts live and in conversation.

01:15 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 01:20:14Rigmor GustafssonBlind as a Bat
  • 01:24:31Luna ShadowsCry Wolf
  • 01:28:06Kiara NelsonCool My Rush
  • 01:30:55Pet Shop BoysWest End Girls (Remastered)
  • 01:34:48Samantha JadeOnly Just Begun
  • 01:38:35Zak AbelEverybody Needs Love
  • 01:43:36Caro EmeraldQuicksand
  • 01:46:58AnittaEssa Mina ? Louca (feat. Jhama)
  • 01:49:24Josef SalvatParadise
  • 01:52:42Lost Frequencies feat. Sandro CavazzaBeautiful Life
  • 01:55:31AnnieCara Mia
  • 02:15:48AliifeTLM
  • 02:19:01Tove LoTimebomb
  • 02:22:24AnittaEssa Mina ? Louca (feat. Jhama)
  • 02:24:56Linnea KrepperColor Me Blue
  • 02:28:15Matoma feat. Becky HillFalse Alarm
  • 02:31:56ElohimShe Talks Too Much
  • 02:37:072PMMy House
  • 02:40:15Maria HazellGolden Boy
  • 02:43:27Niki & The DoveYou Want the Sun
  • 02:46:55Wild BelleDreamland
  • 02:50:35CoskaNightdrive
  • 02:54:12Torsten GoodsLord, I Need a Woman
03:00 on air

The Curator

The best of the week on Monocle, compiled into one show.

04:00 on air

Global Music

05:00 on air

The Stack

Essential listening for anyone who cares about the printed word and developments in publishing. From independent publications, new forms of print media and graphic novels to little-known niche magazines, ‘The Stack’ is Monocle’s take on the world of print, focusing on everything from the glossiest fashion title to the grittiest local newspaper.

05:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 05:31:42Luna ShadowsCry Wolf
  • 05:35:08FransIf I Were Sorry
  • 05:38:01The MagnettesKillers in a Ghost Town
  • 05:42:40L?ONTreasure
  • 05:45:45Pet Shop BoysHappiness
  • 05:49:41FlorrieReal Love
  • 05:53:11Jamala1944
  • 05:56:14ExoUnfair
06:00 on air

The Foreign Desk

​Presented by ​Andrew Mueller, Monocle’s flagship global-affairs show features​ expert guests ​and in-depth analysis of the big issues of the week. Nominated for ‘Best Current Affairs’ show and the ‘Spotlight Award’ in the 2022 British Podcast Awards.

06:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 06:30:20Selena GomezMe & the Rhythm
  • 06:33:46DNCEToothbrush
  • 06:37:36Gabrielle AplinSalvation (HEYHEY Remix)
  • 06:41:05SistarI Like That
  • 06:45:36Ace of BaseAll That She Wants
  • 06:48:56The Foo ConspiracyMy Girl (feat. Danny Saucedo) [Euro Latino Version]
  • 06:51:44Full of KeysMe and The Sea
  • 06:55:42GFriendRough
07:00 on air

Meet the Writers

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Sunday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.

07:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 07:33:50SHINeeMarried To the Music
  • 07:37:17Flume feat. Tove LoSay It
  • 07:41:49LadyhawkeSweet Fascination
  • 07:45:15Tegan and SaraU-turn
  • 07:49:07Gotye feat. KimbraSomebody That I Used To Know
  • 07:53:08Philippa HannaArrow
  • 07:56:28Roger CiceroZieh die Schuh aus
08:02 on air

The Weekend Edition

Show playlist 
  • 08:27:37Icona PopEmergency
08:30 on air

The Menu

Our guide to the world of food, drink and entertaining, The Menu serves up interviews with the world’s most creative chefs, introduces the makers behind the scenes and the ingredients that will soon be landing on your restaurant table.

09:02 on air

The Big Interview

Long-form conversations about the lives and careers of the world's leading and most exciting names from the worlds of art, design, literature, politics, business and food. We hear from the masters themselves, about their art, their craft, their secrets and successes.

09:30 on air

The Weekend Edition

Show playlist 
  • 10:33:26Gwen StefaniMake Me Like You
  • 10:36:59SvalTilbakefall
  • 10:41:28Tresor ft. AKAMount Everest
  • 10:45:52The Steve McQueensMore Than We Know
  • 10:51:06The Precious Lo's & Tyler SmithNight Ridin'
  • 10:56:11Alvaro SolerVolar
11:02 on air

The Sessions at Midori House

Our standalone home of live music presented in a strong 15-minute shot. Recorded in Monocle 24’s studios, the sessions feature established and emerging acts live and in conversation.

11:15 on air

The Weekend Edition

Show playlist 
  • 11:25:59Fickle FriendsSwim
  • 11:41:15TiffanyI Just Wanna Dance
  • 11:50:08Timo LassyThe More I Look At You (ft. Jose James)
  • 11:55:05Pet Shop BoysUndertow
12:02 on air

The Monocle Weekly

Want to hear from the authors, artists, creative thinkers and business leaders shaping your world? The Monocle Weekly presents just that on our longest-running radio programme.

13:02 on air

The Weekend Edition

14:02 on air

The Curator

The best of the week on Monocle, compiled into one show.

15:02 on air

The Weekend Edition

16:00 on air

The Bulletin with UBS

Delivering insights into the people, places and products shaping the financial week ahead. Hear from the finest minds and freshest thinkers as they take you beyond the numbers and the hype to get to the heart of the day’s big issues.

16:15 on air

The Cinema Show

Monocle 24’s carefully curated selection of the best in cinema. Hear from film-makers, critics and legends of the craft as we shine a spotlight on everything from revivals and the restoration of vintage cuts to European film and the role of the auteur. ‘The Cinema Show’ is brought to you in association with MUBI.

16:45 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 16:48:50BillieCaught By the Tide
  • 16:51:57HildaSmashing Hearts
  • 16:55:32Matoma feat. Becky HillFalse Alarm
17:00 on air

The Urbanist

With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle’s guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards.

17:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 17:51:54ExoCall Me Baby
  • 17:55:27TVXQVertigo
18:00 on air

The Entrepreneurs

Monocle Radio’s weekly tour of the most inspiring people, companies and ideas in global business, from startups to heritage brands, covering the best in hospitality, design, fashion and retail.

18:30 on air

Monocle on Design

Everything you need to know about the world of design, from furniture to fashion and craft to architecture. Expect fresh stories, new finds and designers and all the latest news from the world’s most exciting studios.

19:00 on air

Global Music

20:00 on air

Meet the Writers

Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Sunday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.

20:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 20:32:00Koop feat. Mikael SundinLet's Elope
  • 20:35:14BryceBurning Out
  • 20:39:20PaperwhiteOn My Own
  • 20:45:16Matthew Halsall and the Gondwana OrchestraBadder Weather (feat. Josephine Oniyama)
  • 20:48:26BearsonWant You
  • 20:51:19The FlightsYou're Always on My Mind
  • 20:55:24PSYNAPAL BAJI
21:00 on air

The Big Interview

Long-form conversations about the lives and careers of the world's leading and most exciting names from the worlds of art, design, literature, politics, business and food. We hear from the masters themselves, about their art, their craft, their secrets and successes.

21:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 21:30:00Lost Frequencies feat. Sandro CavazzaBeautiful Life
  • 21:32:39Niki & The DoveSo Much It Hurts
  • 21:36:21ChristopherI Won't Let You Down (feat. Bekuh Boom)
  • 21:41:03Diane BirchLove and War
  • 21:44:58The KnocksClassic (feat. Powers)
  • 21:49:03The VeronicasIn My Blood
  • 21:52:19La YegrosChicha Roja
  • 21:55:41f(x)4 Walls
22:00 on air

Monocle on Culture

Robert Bound and his guests discuss what has piqued their interest in our one-stop shop for lively reports and in-depth interviews on the newest and finest in art, film, books and the media business.

22:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 22:31:29Robyn & La Bagatelle MagiqueSet Me Free
  • 22:35:48Pet Shop BoysHappiness
  • 22:39:46MotionsPaint the Sky (feat. Kasii)
  • 22:43:15Carly Rae JepsenBoy Problems
  • 22:48:03Clazziquai ProjectMadly
  • 22:52:16LadyhawkeSweet Fascination
  • 22:55:58Conchita WurstWhere Have All the Good Men Gone
  • 23:30:58Camera SoulA Day with You [In London]
  • 23:33:48BroodsCouldn't Believe
  • 23:37:49Maria HazellGolden Boy
  • 23:41:04Tom RedwoodI've Fallen For You
  • 23:46:26Lykke LiGunshot
  • 23:49:47Tegan and SaraBoyfriend
  • 23:52:31DotterCreatures of the Sun
  • 23:56:08ExoUnfair

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