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
Brian Dillon, Tamsie Thomson and Tom Oldham
Photographer Tom Oldham, whose new exhibition ‘The Herder Boys of Lesotho’ looks at life in the southern African country, joins us to talk about his career. Plus: we also meet Tamsie Thomson, director of…
Terry Stiastny, Guy Delisle and Jules Evans
Journalist and author of political thrillers such as ‘Acts of Omission’, Terry Stiastny, joins us to discuss the chaos that was this week’s UK election. Plus, Canadian cartoonist, illustrator and animator Guy Delisle talks…
Patrick Gyger, Thomas Page McBee and Stuart A Staples
Historian and writer Patrick Gyger joins us to talk through London’s Barbican Centre’s new sci-fi showcase ‘Into the Unknown: A Journey through Science Fiction’. Plus, author Thomas Page McBee discusses gender and his book…
Tim Moore, David Michôd and Alex Booker
Author and journalist Tim Moore joins us to talk about why he rode more than 8,000km along the former Iron Curtain route, as told in his book “The Cyclist Who Went Out in the…
Lauren Greenfield, Richard Barnett and Aaron Holloway-Nahum
Photographer and documentary-maker Lauren Greenfield joins us to discuss her new book about the pursuit of affluence, ‘Generation Wealth’. Plus, medical historian Richard Barnett tells us why the history of dentistry has some bite,…
James Hawes, Clare Barlow and Kaspar Astrup Schröder
Writer James Hawes discusses nationality and why his book ‘The Shortest History of Germany’ aims to enlighten and entertain. Plus: Tate Britain curator Clare Barlow talks us through the gallery’s exhibition ‘Queer British Art…
Grace Dent, Ben Davis and Laurent Binet
Columnist and food critic Grace Dent joins the Weekly to discuss London’s culinary scene and the forthcoming London Food Month. Plus: Ben Davis, director of documentary ‘Northern Disco Lights’, tells the unlikely story of…
Booker T Jones, Judith Matloff and Nadim Karam
Music legend Booker T Jones joins us to discuss his long and varied career. We also speak to foreign correspondent Judith Matloff about her new book ‘The War is in the Mountains’, and talk…
Tom Dyckhoff, Christine Negroni and Matthew Raw
Architecture critic Tom Dyckhoff joins us to discuss his new book ‘The Age of Spectacle’, which asks why cities are filling up with increasingly sensationalist buildings. Plus, aviation expert Christine Negroni discusses why some…
David Baddiel, Kristen Visbal, Francesca Gavin, Matt Tyrnauer and Robert Hammond
We’re joined by writer, comedian and broadcaster David Baddiel to discuss his new stage show ‘My Family: Not the Sitcom’. Plus: the sculptor behind the Fearless Girl statue explains her work to art critic…
