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
Derek Thompson, Graham Fink and Julius Wiedemann
We learn the secret ingredients and shadowy forces behind what creates a hit – be it a song, app or meme – with Derek Thompson, author of new book ‘Hit Makers’. Plus, artist and ad man Graham Fink explains his new exhibition ‘Stone Souls’ and some of his most famous…
Robin Lustig, Nathan Hill and Andrew Wong
Journalist and foreign-affairs specialist Robin Lustig joins us to discuss his life as a newsman, as detailed in his new book ‘Is Anything Happening?’ We also meet Nathan Hill, writer of ‘The Nix’ – the debut novel that’s been lauded by critics and snapped up for a future TV series…
Ben Fountain, Dan Tickner and Mark Craig
Author Ben Fountain reflects on the week that saw Donald Trump inaugurated as the US president and tells us how his book ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ – which has been adapted by Oscar-winning director Ang Lee – became a hit. Plus: music specialist Dan Tickner introduces his new title…
Dale Pinnock, Ed Eisler and Tomos Lewis
Dale Pinnock, known as the ‘medicinal chef’, gives Robert Bound and Tom Edwards food for thought as we start the new year. We also find out where to find the world’s best teas with Ed Eisler, founder of Jing Tea, and Monocle’s Tomos Lewis discusses the virtues of waterside living…
Stuart Semple, Tim Marshall and Anna Smith
Artist Stuart Semple explains why he created what he thinks is the world’s pinkest-ever shade of pink; foreign-affairs journalist Tim Marshall discusses the history of flags as detailed in his book ‘Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of Flags’; and we look ahead to some of 2017’s most anticipated…
Looking ahead to 2017
We talk to our bureau chiefs around the globe to look ahead to what the new year will bring in the worlds of global affairs, culture, design and more.
The Monocle Weekly Christmas special
Featuring British actor Jason Isaacs discussing new Netflix hit ‘The OA’, food with Danish writer Trine Hahnemann, wine with Kathleen Burk, music from Bill Laurance and design chat with Peter Murray and Eva Calduch.
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 we hear from Ben Parker of Made Thought – and paper-business expert Margaret Sweeney – about…
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 book, ‘The Joy of Quiz’.
