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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
Behind the scenes at Monocle, issue 100
We find out how the Culture pages of the latest issue of Monocle came together, including a chat with our Milan correspondent about his report on ‘La Repubblica’ and a snapshot of life as the magazine’s photography director with Matthew Beaman.
How do you write an obituary?
It was a busy year for the obituaries desk at newspapers the world over as some of our favourite cultural figures have bade farewell. We speak to Harry de Quetteville of ‘The Telegraph’ about how an obituary is written and Will Hodgkinson, chief rock and pop critic for ‘The Times’,…
How do you put on a fashion show?
We go backstage with British label E Tautz at London Fashion Week Men’s to find out how they put together their autumn/winter runway show. We meet the crew behind the catwalk, including creative director Patrick Grant, hair and make-up, the commercial team and the models.
Looking ahead to 2017
Robert Bound sits down with DJ and broadcaster Georgie Rogers, film critic Jason Solomons and author Mark Mason to discuss the year to come in music, film and books.
Culture with Robert Bound: best of 2016
Robert Bound and producer Holly Fisher sit down to discuss their ‘Culture’ highlights from the past year.
What makes a good Christmas TV special?
Robert Bound is joined by Alice Vincent, arts and entertainment writer for ‘The Telegraph’, to discuss why nostalgia and cosiness get us all huddled around the television at Christmas.
Who has the best Christmas album of 2016?
Music journalist Laura Snapes, DJ and broadcaster Baylen Leonard, and chief rock and pop critic for ‘The Times’, Will Hodgkinson, join Robert Bound in the studio to rate this year’s Christmas albums. Plus: singer-songwriter Marika Hackman tells us about the making of her festive EP ‘Wonderland’.
Have we reached peak biennial?
When almost every city in the world seemingly has one, what is the role of the biennial? We wonder who does this soft-power attraction best and which parts of the world benefit from them as a showcase of how dynamic and cultural they can be.
Why would you read a manuscript?
It’s not often that you get your hands on a manuscript, whether it’s the first draft of a novel or an ancient text etched on vellum. On the show today we get to know stories in their original formats and discover what can be learned by experiencing them first hand.
Why do we love quizzes so much?
Robert Bound is joined in the studio by John Mitchinson, question-writer for British quiz show ‘QI’, and Mark Mason, writer of upcoming book ‘Question Time’, to discuss the enduring and global appeal of the humble quiz. Plus: we put their knowledge to the test in the ‘Culture Show Quiz Show’.
