Monocle on Culture
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
Global culture
Monocle culture editor Robert Bound takes an international look at the latest in film, music and the arts. Plus – weekly Midori House music sessions.
The next Little White Lies
The team behind Little White Lies magazine tell us about their new book, we take the temperature at the Festival do Rio and meet sculptor Willard Wigan. Plus live music from British folk singer…
The art of the written word
Robert Bound investigates the art of the written word with Angela Webb from the National Handwriting Association, novelist Alex Preston and graphologist Caroline Murray. Plus live music from Sarah Jane Morris.
Tim Key’s inner thoughts
We get lost in the inner thoughts of comedian Tim Key and investigate our own through the medium of sound with writer Sean Street. Plus an exploration of documentary hit All This Mayhem and…
Do music awards really matter?
As the Mercury Prize shortlist is announced, we ponder the importance of national music awards, plus Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård talks about new film In Order of Disappearance, we head to Brazil for ArtRio…
Exploring Chatsworth House with Christopher Le Brun
The Duke of Devonshire and artist Christopher Le Brun show Robert Bound around a new sculpture exhibition in the grounds of Chatsworth House, we head to Beirut and Bamako to find out how music…
Storytelling with Neil Gaiman
Robert Bound gets the lowdown on storytelling phenomenon The Moth with bestselling author Neil Gaiman, meets abstract painter Sean Scully and enjoys a Midori House session from Boston-born dream-folk artist Marissa Nadler.
Liverpool’s Biennal and Berlin’s Readux
Robert Bound assesses the best value for money in cultural performance with David Jays, editor of the Dance Gazette. We also report from this year’s Liverpool Biennial, visit Kosovo-based film festival Dokufest, head to…
Green Man festival special
Green Man festival special: Robert Bound and the culture team head to Green Man festival in Wales with music chats and sessions from Jeffrey Lewis, Daughter, Julie Byrne, Happyness and Nick Mulvey. Plus, we…
Investigating the weird and wonderful world of folk
Folk special: Robert Bound investigates the weird and wonderful world of folk traditions including a music chat with journalist Jude Rogers and trips to some of the UK’s quirkier festivals and ceremonies including Whitstable…
