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Schedule

00:00 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 00:00:53Rose GrahamBlack Christmas
  • 00:03:43Troye SivanLOST BOY
  • 00:07:22Christine and the QueensiT
  • 00:11:00Lisa WahlandtSanta Claus Is Comin' To Town
  • 00:14:33BastilleGlory
  • 00:20:09CoskaNightdrive
  • 00:23:49Tom Jones and Cerys MathewsBaby It's Cold Outside
  • 00:27:17Lisa AjaxGive Me That
  • 00:30:10Jamie LidellLittle Bit of Feel Good
  • 00:34:07Leona LewisMr. Right
  • 00:37:22JannikeHug Me
  • 00:41:35B.B. KingMerry Christmas, Baby
  • 00:45:24TimefliesOnce in a While
  • 00:48:56Izzy BizuGive Me Love
  • 00:52:19Janet SeidelNoel Blanche
01:00 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.

01:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 01:30:50Lisa MycholsLost Winter's Dream
  • 01:34:10DNCEBody Moves
  • 01:38:05BillieCaught By the Tide
  • 01:41:17WizzardI Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday
  • 01:47:54Margareta BengtsonDat Dare
  • 01:52:27Zak AbelEverybody Needs Love
  • 01:55:47Kylie MinogueEvery Day's Like Christmas (A Stock Aitken and Waterman Remix)
  • 02:00:51Nancy WilsonThe Christmas Waltz (awayTEAM Remix)
  • 02:05:01FransIf I Were Sorry
  • 02:08:06Kiara NelsonCool My Rush
  • 02:11:04Sam SmithHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  • 02:13:55HalseyRoman Holiday
  • 02:23:29AnnieDadaday
  • 02:27:17Mariah CareyAll I Want For Christmas Is You
  • 02:31:19Midnight to MonocoOne Way Ticket
  • 02:34:59MamamooPiano Man
  • 02:38:18Emmy The Great & Tim Wheeler(Don't Call Me) Mrs. Christmas
  • 02:41:32Cristina BalanUnbreakable
  • 02:46:36Nat King ColeThe Christmas Song
  • 02:49:49Samantha JadeOnly Just Begun
  • 02:53:48Die LochisLieblingslied
  • 02:56:59The CarpentersThe Holly And The Ivy
03:00 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.

03:30 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.

04:00 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 04:00:41Boney MMary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord
  • 04:04:43LissieDon't You Give Up On Me (Midori House Session)
  • 04:07:53Dua LipaBlow Your Mind (Mwah)
  • 04:10:51Sharon Jones & the Dap KingsSilent Night
  • 04:15:04Jessica (feat. Fabolous)Fly (feat. Fabolous)
  • 04:20:12AliifeTLM
  • 04:23:31Tony BennettWinter Wonderland
  • 04:25:43Rebecca FergusonStars
  • 04:28:46Ben WestbeechSomething For The Weekend
  • 04:33:15Kylie MinogueI'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter
  • 04:35:47The MagnettesKillers in a Ghost Town
  • 04:40:09Harry Connick Jr.It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
  • 04:43:36Alice on the RoofMystery Light
  • 04:46:42JoJoI Can Only. (feat. Alessia Cara)
  • 04:50:10Barbra LicaChristmas Time Is Here
  • 04:55:54Gabriel RiosGold (Thomas Jack Remix)
05:00 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.

05:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 05:30:07Kelly ClarksonMy Favorite Things
  • 05:33:00The ChainsmokersAll We Know (feat. Phoebe Ryan)
  • 05:36:18Niki & The DoveSo Much It Hurts
  • 05:40:08Andy WilliamsIt's The Most Wonderful Time
  • 05:45:17GiovancaA Matter of Facts
  • 05:49:03Michael Buble & Shania TwainWhite Christmas
  • 05:52:55Lemon StrawChange
  • 05:55:43Lisa WahlandtSchlittenfahrt
06:00 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.

06:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 06:30:30FoxesChristmas Gifts
  • 06:33:05ExoMonster
  • 06:36:45KygoStay (feat. Maty Noyes)
  • 06:40:01James BrownSigns Of Christmas
  • 06:45:21Jacqueline Ta?ebLe Coeur Au Bout Des Doigts
  • 06:47:58The CarpentersMerry Christmas Darling
  • 06:51:02Jodie AbacusShe's in Love with the Weekend
  • 06:54:57Cee Lo GreenAll I Want For Christmas
07:00 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.

07:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 07:31:11Ariana GrandeSanta Baby
  • 07:33:54FLETCHEROver My Head
  • 07:38:22FlorrieReal Love
  • 07:41:45Jackson 5Frosty the Snowman
  • 07:45:42Namie AmuroGolden Touch
  • 07:49:10Janet SeidelSilver Bells
  • 07:51:35DragonetteLonely Heart
  • 07:55:26Paul McCartneyWonderful Christmastime
08:02 on air

The Weekend Edition

Show playlist 
  • 08:03:03Gwen StefaniMake Me Like You
  • 08:06:36Norlie & KKVAlla V?ra L?tar
  • 08:10:28Kylie Minogue100 Degrees (feat. Dannii Minogue)
  • 08:14:56LadyhawkeSweet Fascination
08:15 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.

08:30 on air

The Weekend Edition

Show playlist 
  • 08:34:42Jenni VartiainenEn Haluu Kuolla T?n? Y?n?
  • 08:38:24Michael Bubl?Holly Jolly Christmas
  • 08:40:27Kungs vs. Cookin' On 3 BurnersThis Girl
  • 08:43:36Lucky RoseThe Way You Want Me (feat. Yan Etchevary)
  • 08:48:12Kenny RogersWinter Wonderland
  • 08:52:02Jamala1944
  • 08:55:13Barbra LicaChristmas On The Beach
09:02 on air

The Curator

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

10:02 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.

10:30 on air

The Weekend Edition

Show playlist 
  • 10:31:16Kylie MinogueHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  • 10:44:23Bobby HelmsJingle Bell Rock
  • 10:46:41Wham!Last Christmas
  • 10:51:04SHINeeThe Reason
  • 10:55:12Allie XThat's So Us
  • 10:58:27The CarpentersAn Old Fashioned Christmas
11:02 on air

The Late Edition

Join Monocle’s editors and guests drawn from our unrivalled pool of international commentators, analysts and experts to unpack the issues dominating the day’s agenda. From diplomatic wrangles and border disputes to big business and frontline politics, this is the programme you need to hear to make sense of a dynamic and sometimes volatile world.

12:02 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.

12:30 on air

The Weekend Edition

Show playlist 
  • 12:40:40QuasimodeHappy Few ft. Wouter Hamel
  • 12:54:56Joni MitchellRiver
  • 13:03:03Mariah CareyAll I Want For Christmas Is You
  • 13:09:15John CaleHallelujah (Fragments)
  • 13:16:31Boney MMary's Boy Child/Oh My Lord
  • 13:26:46Eartha KittSanta Baby
  • 13:32:35St Paul's ChoirOnce in Royal David's City
  • 13:37:59Harry LloydDon't Let Me Down
  • 13:54:49AbbaHappy New Year
14:02 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.

14:30 on air

The Weekend Edition

Show playlist 
  • 14:34:40Gabriella CilmiWarm This Winter
  • 14:37:24Martin JensenMiracles (feat. Bj?rnskov)
  • 14:40:58TrainchaHappy Xmas (War Is Over)
  • 14:53:02Lisa WahlandtMorgen Kinder wird's was geben
  • 14:55:28Tom Jones and Cerys MathewsBaby It's Cold Outside
15:02 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.

15:30 on air

The Weekend Edition

Show playlist 
  • 15:34:23She & HimLittle Saint Nick
  • 15:36:33Lukas GrahamDrunk In the Morning
  • 15:40:01Diana Krall & The Clayton Hamilton Jazz OrchestraLet It Snow
  • 15:44:06LION BABEWhere Do We Go
  • 15:50:18Girls GenerationDear Santa
  • 15:54:48Wham!Last Christmas
16:00 on air

The Curator

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

17:00 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 17:00:52Cee-Lo GreenYou're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
  • 17:04:07Pet Shop BoysHappiness
  • 17:08:05The FlightsYou're Always on My Mind
  • 17:11:53The PoguesFairytale of New York
  • 17:16:18The Foo ConspiracyMy Girl (feat. Danny Saucedo) [Euro Latino Version]
  • 17:21:39Dua LipaHotter Than Hell
  • 17:24:42Dean MartinBaby, It's Cold Outside
  • 17:26:56The KnocksClassic (feat. Powers)
  • 17:31:08Lykke LiGunshot
  • 17:34:20Gary WalkerSanta's Got a Brand New Bag
  • 17:37:21La YegrosChicha Roja
  • 17:45:09Ariana GrandeLast Christmas
  • 17:48:27Vanessa FalkRunning
  • 17:52:05Nathan HartonoElectricity
  • 17:56:02Michael Buble & Naturally 7Silver Bells
18:00 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.

18:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 18:30:59FreiheitKeeping The Dream Alive
  • 18:34:38HalseyRoman Holiday
  • 18:37:57EkkahSmall Talk
  • 18:41:18Chris ReaDriving Home for Christmas
  • 18:46:07Lady Linn and Her Magnificent SevenThat's Alright
  • 18:50:54PaperwhiteOn My Own
  • 18:54:57AbbaHappy New Year
19:00 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.

19:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 19:31:22Paul McCartneyPipes Of Peace
  • 19:34:47JonesMelt
  • 19:38:31SladeMerry Christmas Everybody
  • 19:44:49BoAKiss My Lips
  • 19:48:43The CarpentersHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
  • 19:52:51Alvaro SolerVolar
  • 19:56:00Kylie MinogueWhite December
  • 20:00:47ColdplayChristmas Lights
  • 20:04:38LissieHero
  • 20:08:07Norlie & KKVAlla V?ra L?tar
  • 20:11:51Leanne RhimesHolly Jolly Christmas / Frosty the Snowman
  • 20:13:56DayaDare
  • 20:24:39The Precious Lo's & Tyler SmithNight Ridin'
  • 20:29:23Trijntje OosterhuisThis Christmas
  • 20:32:36The ChainsmokersAll We Know (feat. Phoebe Ryan)
  • 20:34:28AnnieChewing Gum
  • 20:38:17Jessie JMan with the Bag
  • 20:41:05Annabel JonesHappy
  • 20:46:10Kei KobayashiRudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
  • 20:50:19Campsite DreamDon't Worry
  • 20:53:25Carly Rae JepsenFirst Time
  • 20:56:53Janet SeidelWinter Wonderland
  • 21:00:54HansonFavourite Christmas Sweater (Live Midori House Session Version)
  • 21:04:15Hanne LelandKeep on Movin'
  • 21:07:54Midnight to MonocoOne Way Ticket
  • 21:11:29RonnettesSleigh Ride
  • 21:14:34M?ns Zelmerl?wHanging on to Nothing
  • 21:20:08Lauren AquilinaKicks
  • 21:23:36Tom Jones and Cerys MathewsBaby, It's Cold Outside
  • 21:27:10ExoLotto
  • 21:30:24M?Glass
  • 21:33:25FoxesChristmas Gifts
  • 21:36:07Philippa HannaArrow
  • 21:46:24Kylie MinogueOh Santa
  • 21:48:57SvalTilbakefall
  • 21:52:26Oh WonderDrive
  • 21:55:49Barbra LicaLast Christmas
22:00 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.

22:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 22:30:09Elton JohnStep Into Christmas
  • 22:34:17Izzy BizuGive Me Love
  • 22:37:29ChairliftMoth to the Flame
  • 22:40:24Sharon Jones & the Dap KingsWhite Christmas
  • 22:43:40Roisin MurphyPensiero stupendo
  • 22:47:52Volksweise Aus Der AberlausnitzMorgen Kinder Wird's Was Geben
  • 22:49:57Prinze GeorgeVictor
  • 22:53:12Pauline CrozeVoce Abusou
  • 22:56:16Lisa WahlandtDer Nikolaus
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

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