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
Rich Peppiatt’s One Rogue Reporter
Journalist Rich Peppiatt introduces his new film, One Rogue Reporter, which turns the tables on the editors of Britain’s tabloids. Plus the art world’s most powerful players and live music from Asaf Avidan.
Halloween at the British Library
As Halloween approaches we learn about all things gothic with the curator of a new exhibition at the British Library and find out about this year’s costume trends. Plus a report from the CMJ Music Marathon in New York and live music from Seth Lakeman.
MIPCOM’s highlights
Broadcast’s Peter White introduces highlights from this year’s MIPCOM conference, we meet playwright Jingan Macpherson Young as her new production Filth opens in London and we hear live music from New Build.
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 Roo Panes.
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 live music from country musician Willie Watson.
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 and there’s live music from Berlin-based trio, Ballet School.
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 is being used as light relief and a political messenger, we also hear about the latest…
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.
