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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Robert Bound and Tom Edwards discuss the world’s most powerful address with author Michael Gross, Andrew Pettegree explains the origin of news and Rebecca Gowers gives lessons from her book ‘Plain Words: A Guide…
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We paint a portrait of 21st-century Delhi with acclaimed writer Rana Dasgupta, hear which lovelorn character in Peter Froberg Idling’s new novel ‘Song For An Approaching Storm’ turned into one of the 20th century’s…
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Author Danny Dorling explains why housing is the defining issue of our times. We also explore ‘A History of the First World War in 100 Objects’ with author and broadcaster John Hughes-Wilson and talk…
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Andrew Tuck and Robert Bound discuss whether public broadcasting is in crisis with the author of a new book on the BBC. We also speak to the fashion designer attempting to debunk the stereotypes…
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Tyler Brûlé and Andrew Tuck meet an explorer who conquered the Antarctic, following in the footsteps of Captain Scott’s doomed expedition in 1912. They also catch up with an author whose new book assesses…
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Andrew Tuck and Robert Bound head to Afghanistan, where the storied Buddhas of Bamiyan are being rebuilt in secret, without the permission of Unesco. However, is it the case that some destroyed works of…
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The story of how Angola managed to beat civil war to become one of the richest countries in Africa. We also head into the Brixton Academy, one of Britain’s most iconic music venues, and…
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We meet Syrian composer Malek Jandali and sit down with US writer Jonathan Lethem to discuss his latest novel. Plus: literature critic John Sutherland talks us through his new book ‘Jumbo’, the world’s favourite…
