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
Christmas with Trader Faulkner
On this Christmas special we meet thespian Trader Faulkner, get some seasonal song recommendations from record stores around the world and a seasonal comedy round-up with funny man James Mullinger.
Touring Charles Dickens’ home
We meet the galleries and collectors at Art Basel Miami Beach, discover Brazil’s new culture minister Marta Suplicy’s ambitions for the country’s upcoming sports events and Emma Nelson takes a tour of Charles Dickens’…
Discovering lost art
Lost art special: we debunk art crime myths with Richard Nicholson, meet art detective Robert Wittman and hear about one of the US’s greatest heists.
Venturing into Russia
We explore some creative advertising in London, visit a radio station in Sierra Leone and hear about WOMAD’s plans to venture into Russia.
Rhythm ‘n’ blues with Nick Waterhouse
A session from Jay Brannan, a tour of a vinyl cover art exhibition in Copenhagen and we meet with Rhythm ‘n’ Blues singer Nick Waterhouse.
The end of analogue
Photography special: we visit Paris Photo, discuss the end of analogue and speak to curator Marta Weiss about a Middle Eastern exhibit at the V&A.
Music with Tegan and Sara
A trip to Siberia to talk books, a visit to New Zealand’s Audio Foundation and a session from Tegan and Sara.
Making election television ads
We speak to those making election TV ads, discuss why an Argentine record label is moving into Europe and learn about iconic illustrator Ralph Steadman.
Nightmares with Delhi
A look at the BFI’s rerelease of British ghost stories, we learn about Delhi’s spooky tales and comedian Rich Fulcher discusses the US elections.
Translating the “Illiad”
A visit to New York’s CMJ Music Marathon, we meet the man translating “The Iliad” for South Africans and enjoy a session from Philco Fiction.
