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Schedule

00:00 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 00:00:37Nuccia BongiovanniTanto Da Morire
  • 00:02:48Phebe StarrAlone With You
  • 00:06:35Firefox AKTell Me Lies
  • 00:10:37Christine and the QueensSainte Claude
  • 00:14:34Mashrou' LeilaIcarus
  • 00:20:39Jordan RakeiNerve
  • 00:24:40Pink MartiniHey Eugene
  • 00:27:48Izzy BizuWhite Tiger
  • 00:30:50La Ong FongAlways Lonely
  • 00:35:14JazzinhoCelebration
  • 00:39:44KookieBang
  • 00:44:38Francis and The LightsFriends (feat. Bon Iver)
  • 00:47:51KelisRumble
  • 00:51:09ChromeoJuice
  • 00:54:36LUCKY TAPESLady Blues
01:00 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.

01:15 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 01:16:03Calvin HarrisSlide (feat. Frank Ocean & Migos)
  • 01:19:52Barbara MendesBecause of You
  • 01:23:38Citizens!True Romance (Gilgamesh Remix)
  • 01:28:23Katie MeluaIn My Secret Life
  • 01:32:37Clazziquai ProjectSleepless Night
  • 01:36:26Sharon Jones & the Dap KingsBetter Things
  • 01:39:59Sven Hammond Soul feat. Ivan PerotiOh Woman
  • 01:44:13Paloma FaithGuilty
  • 01:48:35Luisa MaitaFulaninha
  • 01:52:12SOHNArtifice
  • 01:55:27Julien DorePorto-Vecchio
02:00 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.

02:30 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 02:35:51Pat LokHollywood (feat. Kye Sones)
  • 02:40:09Leon ElseThe City Don't Care (feat. Oliver)
  • 02:45:10Brendan MacleanFree to Love
  • 02:48:16Roller CoasterI Can't Hide It
  • 02:52:18AlpineToo Safe
  • 02:55:57Wincent WeissMusik Sein
03:00 on air

The Curator

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

04:00 on air

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 04:01:07Nall and Lui PengI Still Wonder
  • 04:04:22CHVRCHESRecover
  • 04:08:05Carla BruniThe Winner Takes It All
  • 04:11:41Max Giesinger80 Millionen
  • 04:15:22Love x StereoLemon Spark
  • 04:20:29HaimWant You Back
  • 04:24:25DJ Cam QuartetRebirth of Cool
  • 04:29:26Dusky GreyCall Me Over
  • 04:33:23Shuya Okino feat. Navasha DayaStill In Love
  • 04:37:06QuasimodeGive It Up Turn It Loose
  • 04:43:53ConchitaMira Dónde Estoy
  • 04:47:14Dora MusumeciCaffe E Camomilla
  • 04:49:18Mashrou' LeilaEl Hal Romancy
  • 04:51:55Gotz AllsmanGoza Guapa Cha
  • 04:55:10Pilgrim
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 
  • 05:32:39Hiatus KaiyoteNakamarra (feat. Q-Tip)
  • 05:37:20Esperanza SpaldingI Know You Know
  • 05:41:13DagnyWearing Nothing
  • 05:45:56Wouter HamelDon't Ask
  • 05:49:11Atoms for PeaceDefault
  • 05:54:54Coralie ClementL'ombre Et La Lumiere
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 
  • 06:31:14Moon TaxiTwo High
  • 06:34:38Julien DoreLe lac
  • 06:38:38Cathy ClaretSolita por el mundo
  • 06:42:05Emi MeyerHome
  • 06:47:52La YegrosTrocitos de Madera
  • 06:52:28SeaponyBe Alone
  • 06:55:40JonesMelt
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 
  • 07:30:20Quiet Nights OrchestraMovin'
  • 07:32:46LOTTEAuf Beiden Beinen
  • 07:36:31Lisa WahlandtPaff, der Zauberdrachen
  • 07:40:03PRETTYMUCHTeacher
  • 07:44:36Takeshi NakatsukaThe Miracle of Time
  • 07:49:04Jacqueline TaïebCe Soir Je M'en Vais
  • 07:51:32Georgia RuthLines
  • 07:56:15Frero DelavegaLe chant des sirènes
08:02 on air

The Weekend Edition

Show playlist 
  • 08:02:28Electric Fields2000 And Whatever
  • 08:05:15Christine and the QueensGirlfriend (feat. Dâm-Funk)
  • 08:08:42Craft SpellsStill Left With Me
  • 08:13:04Parov StelarJimmy's Gang
  • 08:19:22Arlette ZolaIl doit venir
  • 08:21:55The GrooversAll Night
  • 08:26:08Francis and The LightsJust for Us
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

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.

09:30 on air

The Weekend Edition

Show playlist 
  • 09:31:27LUCKY TAPESTonight!
  • 09:36:40Eliane EliasI Thought About You
  • 09:41:42Scott Bradlee's Postmodern JukeboxCareless Whisper (feat. Dave Koz)
  • 09:45:23Firefox AKTell Me Lies
  • 09:50:33Paloma FaithGuilty
  • 09:55:01PoomQui Es-Tu
10:02 on air

Sunday Brunch

Pour yourself a coffee with Monocle’s ideal weekend companion. Ease into the day with a look at the international newspapers and hear from an array of leading cultural figures, from the ablest architects and auteur film-makers to crafty coffee roasters and the wittiest writers.

11:02 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.

11:15 on air

The Weekend Edition

Show playlist 
  • 11:17:27Mashrou' Leila3 Minutes
  • 11:22:00Carla BruniEnjoy the Silence
  • 11:25:18ParadisChacun Pour Soi
  • 11:30:08Wincent WeissFeuerwerk
  • 11:33:53Katie MeluaIn My Secret Life
  • 11:38:20Candy Dulfer2025
  • 11:51:37Parov StellarThe Phantom
  • 11:54:36LordeSupercut
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

Show playlist 
  • 13:02:41Hiatus KaiyoteMolasses
  • 13:07:279MUSESDolls
  • 13:10:50Leon ElseThe City Don't Care (feat. Oliver)
  • 13:14:51WinterplayBillie Jean
  • 13:18:49Pat LokHollywood (feat. Kye Sones)
  • 13:40:47Jordan RakeiAdd the Bassline
  • 13:44:25Elizabeth ShepherdSack of Woe
  • 13:47:11Jonathan BouletThis Song Is Called Raggard
  • 13:50:59Claap!Dimanche (ft. Santana)
  • 13:55:33Jessie WareAlone
14:02 on air

The Curator

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

15:02 on air

The Weekend Edition

Show playlist 
  • 15:02:26CorineIl Fait Chaud
  • 15:05:14Larry Graham and Graham Central StationRaise Up
  • 15:08:46Flamingo PierHold It
  • 15:13:59YunaBest Love
  • 15:18:53ChromeoJuice
  • 15:30:45Nilla PizziPerfidia
  • 15:33:23Rae MorrisDo It
  • 15:36:53Nights with You
  • 15:41:35Timo LassyThe More I Look At You (ft. Jose James)
  • 15:45:54Sally ShapiroI'll Be By Your Side
  • 15:51:06Lisa WahlandtI Love Paris
  • 15:55:26Julien DoreCoco Câline
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

Global Music

Show playlist 
  • 16:23:05Barbara MendesJá Sabia
  • 16:26:46The WeekndI Feel It Coming (feat. Daft Punk)
  • 16:31:15Daniela MercuryProibido O Carnival (ft. Caetano Veloso)
  • 16:35:11SOHNConrad
  • 16:40:06Gretchen ParlatoAll That I Can Say
  • 16:43:19Jazzanova feat. Ben WestbeechI Can See
  • 16:46:45Craft SpellsStill Left With Me
  • 16:51:12ConchitaMira Dónde Estoy
  • 16:53:11LenkaEverything At Once
  • 16:55:59SoleimaLow Life
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 
  • 17:32:10Bruno MarsThat's What I Like
  • 17:35:37GrimesEasily
  • 17:38:39Carla BruniThe Winner Takes It All
  • 17:42:46KoopWaltz For Koop
  • 17:45:53Jazzanova feat. Paul RandolLet Me Show Ya
  • 17:52:10Sunday GirlFour Floors
  • 17:55:37DagnyToo Young
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

Show playlist 
  • 19:00:41LUCKY TAPESLady Blues
  • 19:04:59Malika AyaneTre cose
  • 19:10:00Christine and the QueensGirlfriend (feat. Dâm-Funk)
  • 19:13:21BriskebyRookie Mistakes
  • 19:16:56PRETTYMUCHTeacher
  • 19:19:41Francis and The LightsJust for Us
  • 19:23:37Wincent WeissMusik Sein
  • 19:26:46Gregory PorterDon't Lose Your Steam
  • 19:30:04Love x StereoLemon Spark
  • 19:33:36Bomba EstereoSomos Dos
  • 19:37:31Jacqueline TaïebCe Soir Je M'en Vais
  • 19:40:01Makihara NoriyukiIndulgence
  • 19:45:55Mashrou' LeilaEl Hal Romancy
  • 19:49:38Ruben HeinElephants
  • 19:53:07LOTTEAuf Beiden Beinen
  • 19:56:39Quiet Nights OrchestraMovin'
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 
  • 20:33:12Amanda ZulloHoliday
  • 20:36:34WolframFireworks (ft. Hercules & Love Affair)
  • 20:40:45Elli IngramTable For Two
  • 20:45:57Jarrod LawsonHe's There
  • 20:51:20Paloma FaithGuilty
  • 20:55:52Fierce CreaturesThese Parts
21:00 on air

The Curator

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

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 
  • 22:31:28Nall and Lui PengI Still Wonder
  • 22:34:44Jordan RakeiClues Blues
  • 22:38:56The RH FactorCrazy Race
  • 22:41:17ParadisChacun Pour Soi
  • 22:46:55Heidi HappyPatient Heart
  • 22:49:45Parov Stelar feat. Graham CandyThe Sun
  • 22:52:42Clazziquai ProjectAfter Love
  • 22:57:15Julien DorePorto-Vecchio
23:00 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.

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