
The Monocle Weekly
Conversations with authors, artists, and business leaders shaping the world. Monocle’s longest-running show delivers insights and interviews weekly.
Latest Episodes

Judith Flanders, Eliza Reid, Richard Smyth and Guy de Launey
We discuss the history of Christmas with Judith Flanders, meet birdsong expert Richard Smyth, enjoy some winter sports in Slovenia and learn about a Christmas Eve tradition in Iceland with Eliza Reid.

Lisa Markwell, Ivan Carvalho, Pasi Remsu and Markus Hippi
We discuss how to refresh Christmas cooking with writer and chef Lisa Markwell. Plus, a Christmas market in Italy that’s revitalising one town’s winter calendar and we learn why the sauna is a big…

Patricia Michelson, Melkon Charchoglyan and Brett Wolstencroft
We get into the holiday spirit with Patricia Michelson, founder of La Fromagerie cheese shop, who talks us through the perfect seasonal cheeseboard. We also hear from Tromsø in northern Norway, where Monocle’s Melkon…

Annie Warburton, Phoebe Cummings, Paddy Butler and José Pizarro
Annie Warburton from the Crafts Council and artist Phoebe Cummings discuss why works by some of the best British crafters will be heading to Miami this week. We also hear from bookseller Paddy Butler…

Anu Partanen, Lola Odujinrin and Jim Herrington
A chat with Anu Partanen, the Finnish-American journalist whose book “The Nordic Theory of Everything” explains the best bits of the region to the rest of the world. Plus, we hear from Lola Odujinrin,…

Julian Rosefeldt, Sudan Archives and Sam Leith
Artist and filmmaker Julian Rosefeldt discusses ‘Manifesto’, his collaboration with Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett. We also hear from US musician Sudan Archives, whose music combines progressive beats, global influences and a healthy dose of…

Gabrielle Langholtz, Luca Silvestrini and Paul Fleckney
Author and food writer Gabrielle Langholtz talks us through ‘America: The Cookbook’. We also speak to Italian choreographer Luca Silvestrini about his production ‘Border Tales’ and meet writer Paul Fleckney, whose new book celebrates…

Sally Howard, Clare Liardet and Marion Rankine
Journalist and author Sally Howard discusses fashion, gender and how her collaborative show with Kinshasa-based photographer Junior D Kannah is highlighting both. Plus, we meet cook Clare Liardet to discuss non-alcoholic cocktails and her…

Little Dragon, Richard Power Sayeed and Ben Eastham
We meet Swedish electro band Little Dragon. Plus: Richard Power Sayeed on his latest book ‘1997’ and why that year was a defining one for the UK and Ben Eastham from ‘The White Review’…

Dina Buno, Dan Sickles, Antonio Santini, Francesca Gavin and Mark Cousins
We meet Dina Buno, whose story is the topic of a new award-winning documentary, along with the film’s creators Antonio Santini and Dan Sickles. Plus: art curator and critic Francesca Gavin explains why the…