The Monocle Weekly
Conversations with authors, artists, and business leaders shaping the world. Monocle’s longest-running show delivers insights and interviews weekly.
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The Monocle Weekly: best of 2016
Andrew Tuck and Robert Bound revisit some of our favourite chats from the past 12 months. Includes Italian director Luca Guadagnino, actor Ethan Hawke, broadcaster and comedy favourite Harry Shearer and many more.
Leo Villareal, Sarah Gaventa, Tom Burges Watson, Ben Parker and Margaret Sweeney
Light-artist Leo Villareal and public-space expert Sarah Gaventa discuss ‘The Illuminated River’: a bold new plan to light up London’s bridges at night. Plus: journalist Tom Burges Watson on France 24’s 10th anniversary and…
Nitin Sawhney, Patrick Shen and Alan Connor
Summary: We welcome musician and composer Nitin Sawhney with his new ‘Animal Symphony’, documentary-maker Patrick Shen talks about his latest film, ‘In Pursuit of Silence’, and author Alan Connor accepts questions about his new…
Darren Wall, David Pajo, Clara Gaggero Westaway and Adrian Westaway
We welcome back Darren Wall, the publisher whose beautifully designed books shed light on the evolution of unsung technology stories. Plus, musician David Pajo (also known as Papa M) talks us through his new…
Alex Hartley, Robert Glasper, Tim Wharton
Jazz and hip-hop musician Robert Glasper talks us through his album ‘ArtScience’ and artist Alex Hartley explains his exhibition ‘After You Left’, which plays with notions of time. Plus: Tim Wharton on new book…
Ed Stocker, Tomos Lewis, Simon Coley, Tom Barton and Florian Kaps
After a week that shook global politics we discuss what Donald Trump will bring to Washington as president-elect of the US. Plus: a chat on how to do ethical business with Simon Coley of…
Deyan Sudjic, Mimi Mollica and Paula Zuccotti
This week we talk to Deyan Sudjic, director of the soon-to-be-opened Design Museum in London. Plus: the latest project of Italian photographer Mimi Mollica and the everyday objects of US candidates Hillary Clinton and…
Karl Hyde, Clive Oppenheimer and James Mullinger
Underworld’s Karl Hyde talks us through 30 years of groundbreaking dance music, as detailed in his new book ‘I Am Dogboy’. Meanwhile, comedian James Mullinger outlines his life as the basis of new film…
Trine Hahnemann, Zeva Oelbaum and Susie Dent
Danish chef and food writer Trine Hahnemann talks us through her book ‘Scandinavian Comfort Food: Embracing the Art of Hygge’. Zeva Oelbaum discusses a film she has co-directed about the maverick life of unsung…
Thomas Frank, Radmila Topalovic, Tom Kerss and Lauren Collins
US political writer and cultural historian Thomas Frank joins us to discuss the US presidential race and his book ‘Listen, Liberal’. We also hear from astronomers Radmila Topalovic and Tom Kerss about the basics…
