The Global Countdown
Fernando Augusto Pacheco explores global music charts, highlighting the best—and quirkiest—hits from around the world.
Latest Episodes
An end-of-summer playlist celebrating Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference Lisbon
In celebration of Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Lisbon, Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks a sunny collection of songs from the Lusophone world.
Monocle Radio’s September playlist preview
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco previews Monocle Radio’s refreshed September playlist.
Switzerland’s 2026 summer hits
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the summer 2026 hits in Switzerland.
Italy’s summer hits of 2026
Fernando Augusto Pacheco listens to the hits that are defining Italy’s summer of 2026.
Five songs to enjoy this summer
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco continues his summer celebrations with five songs to enjoy this season.
The summer is magic: A collection of sunny songs
Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates summer with five songs to add to your beach, lake or poolside playlist this season.
The summery Spanish charts
Fernando Augusto Pacheco heads to Spain to hear the summer’s top songs, including Quevedo’s ode to the island of La Graciosa.
The Global Countdown’s World Cup final: Which country’s music will come out on top?
Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the final instalment of our World Cup of music. But between South Korea, Turkey, Côte d’Ivoire, Cape Verde, Argentina and Colombia, which nation will strike the right chord?
World Cup special: Groups K and L
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the sixth instalment of ‘The Global Countdown’ World Cup special. It’s a battle for the number ones of Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia, England and Ghana.
World Cup special: Groups I and J
Fernando Augusto Pacheco is here with the fifth instalment of our World Cup special. It’s a battle of the number ones between France, Senegal, Norway and Argentina.
