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.
Tyler Brûlé’s column: A break, with tradition
Our editor in chief anticipates another full and varied festive itinerary as long-established seasonal customs continue to evolve and expand.
Special 3: Ice work
Monocle’s Guy de Launey visits a fearless group of ice climbers near Ljubljana in Slovenia.
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 part of the Finnish identity with Pasi Remsu and Markus Hippi.
Tyler Brûlé’s column: Secret Santa
From issue two of ‘The Monocle Winter Weekly’ newspaper, our editor in chief Tyler Brûlé helps you get in the spirit of Christmas.
Special 2: The gift that keeps on giving
This week on ‘The Monocle Winter Weekly’, we’ll be hearing from Govone in the northwest of Italy, where our correspondent Ivan Carvalho has been enjoying the town’s annual Christmas market.
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 Charchoglyan has been meeting reindeer herders, and we meet Brett Wolstencroft of London’s Daunt Books, to…
Tyler Brûlé’s column: Keeping retail real
In the first of his regular columns from ‘The Monocle Winter Weekly’ newspaper, our editor in chief Tyler Brûlé explains why the festive season is a time to remember the advantages of traditional retail over online marketplaces. Read more.
Special 1: Winter wonderland
This week ‘The Monocle Winter Weekly’ newspaper hits shelves. In this audio highlight, Melkon Charchoglyan heads to Tromsø in Norway to learn how reindeer herders are bringing ancient skills to the local economy. Tune in to ‘The Monocle Winter Weekly’ programme for his report and more seasonal fare.
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 about the success of London store Libreria and speak to chef José Pizarro about his favourite…
