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Robert Bound and guests explore what’s new in art, film, books, and media. Expect lively discussions, in-depth interviews, and expert insights.
Latest Episodes
‘Queer Eye’
We assess how ‘Queer Eye’ has transformed the makeover genre – and what it has done for queer TV in general. Ben Rylan is joined by critics Scott Bryan and Toby Earle, who also offer tips on the shows to stream now.
‘Apollo 11’
As we celebrate 50 years since Neil Armstrong took that notorious first step on the moon, we watch this thrilling and moving documentary of one of the greatest feats of humankind. Robert Bound is joined in the studio by Anna Smith and Andrew Mueller to review ‘Apollo 11’, which is…
‘Sweet Sorrow’ by David Nicholls
This summer’s ultimate poolside read, ‘Sweet Sorrow’ is the latest novel by award-winning author and screenwriter David Nicholls. Robert Bound, Georgina Godwin and John Mitchinson talk love stories and 1990s nostalgia.
Cindy Sherman
The art world’s master of disguise has a retrospective at the National Portrait Gallery; we try to get to the bottom of the wit and wigs that have made her one of the greatest contemporary artists. Robert Bound is joined by Kathlene Fox-Davies and Francesca Gavin.
The Sessions at Midori House: From the archives – The Charlatans
We relive a performance by The Charlatans from 2017. Robert Bound met the band at the time of the release of their album ‘Different Days’.
Summer lookahead 2019
Robert Bound is joined by Leonie Cooper, Susannah Butter and Scott Bryan to round up our cultural checklist for the summer. Find out what you’ll be reading, watching and dancing to this season.
The Sessions at Midori House: From the archives – Oscar Jerome
Take another listen to a 2018 performance by UK neo-soul singer Oscar Jerome, who brought some chilled, summery vibes to Midori House.
‘Rolling Thunder Revue’
We try to separate fact from fiction in Martin Scorsese’s pseudo-documentary about Bob Dylan’s 1975 Rolling Thunder Revue tour. Will we ever know the real Dylan? Robert Bound discusses with Liv Siddall, Tim Robey and Will Hodgkinson.
The Sessions at Midori House: Mixtape
We revisit performances by Julia Holter, Sam Evian, Saint Etienne and Margo Price from our musical archives.
Art Basel, 2019
Monocle’s Culture editor, Chiara Rimella, shows us around the biggest art event of the year – and speaks to the curators, collectors and critics.
