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450 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsA briefing on global affairs, business, culture and design.
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On design
December 13, 2018 13:00 - 4 minutes - 36 MB VideoTo celebrate the collaboration between Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer and Japanese designer Hiroshi Fujiwara, we contemplate the pursuit of perfection to achieve timeless appeal.
Monocle preview: Forecast 2019
December 13, 2018 09:57 - 1 minute - 9.23 MB VideoIt happens that 2019 is the Year of the Pig, which is why the new edition of The Forecast has gone the whole hog with ideas and inspiration. Pick up your copy and plot a course through the next 12 months.
Power pack – driving renewables
December 07, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes - 47.8 MB VideoA trip to Iceland for a masterclass in sustainable living and a whizz around Audi’s electric car plant in Brussels leaves Monocle Films with a positive vision of the future.
Monocle Christmas Market 2018
December 05, 2018 12:00 - 2 minutes - 23 MB VideoTyler Brûlé and his merry team got festive last weekend with the annual Monocle Christmas Market at Midori House. Our favourite retailers shared a mulled wine with subscribers and other guests – and everyone met Santa Claus, of course.
Athens: The Monocle Travel Guide
December 04, 2018 08:00 - 3 minutes - 33.7 MB VideoThe weekly pilgrimage to a ‘laiki agora’ is at the heart of Greek lifestyle. To celebrate the launch of our latest book, Monocle Films takes stock at one of its favourite Athenian food markets. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1401227/the-monocle-travel-guide-athens/).
Monocle preview: December/January issue, 2018
November 15, 2018 16:43 - 1 minute - 11.7 MB VideoAs the festivities ramp up, find a perch by the fireplace to enjoy the December/January issue of Monocle. We've got Christmas shopping guides for cities from Tokyo to Vancouver and gift ideas aplenty; you can also toast 2019 with our Soft Power Survey, which is full of the nations to watch. Cheers! Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1406059/issue-119/).
Helsinki: The Monocle Travel Guide
November 13, 2018 16:00 - 3 minutes - 34.3 MB VideoSaunas are at the heart of Finnish culture. To celebrate the launch of our latest book, Monocle Films selects the hottest places to work up a sweat. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1401228/the-monocle-travel-guide-helsinki/).
Blossoming business
November 09, 2018 16:45 - 7 minutes - 90.8 MB VideoThe Netherlands is a world leader in the horticulture industry and shows no sign of wilting. We visit a delicately orchestrated flower auction, a grower and a florist to unpack the challenges of this fragrant business.
Canada: state of the nation
November 06, 2018 09:00 - 3 minutes - 11.2 MB VideoFrom a thriving economy to potent soft-power credentials, we unpack what keeps Canada on the up.
Mipcom: screen grab
November 02, 2018 15:30 - 6 minutes - 51.7 MB VideoWe travel to Mipcom, the annual tradeshow in Cannes, to meet the movers and shakers defining the future of the film and television industry.
Day and night
October 24, 2018 13:00 - 4 minutes - 34.2 MB VideoTo celebrate the launch of A. Lange & Söhne's limited-edition timepiece Datograph Up/Down Lumen, we speak to architect Joe Morris and photographer Polly Tootal about their creative processes – and how light informs their practice. Find out more about the watch [here](https://alange-soehne.com/en/unlimited-facettes).
Monocle preview: November issue, 2018
October 18, 2018 09:00 - 1 minute - 7.9 MB VideoOur November issue has a special focus on the Netherlands (so special, in fact, that we have published issues with a limited-edition Dutch cover). We've also got designs on improving your home, an interview with Malaysia's PM and an in-depth discussion about branding. Where to start? Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1392186/issue-118/).
Roadtrip rendezvous
October 12, 2018 14:15 - 3 minutes - 20.9 MB VideoWe introduce you to the faces and places we saw on our journey from New Orleans to New Mexico.
Zürich: The Monocle Quality of Life Conference
October 02, 2018 14:24 - 1 minute - 19.6 MB VideoOur conference has become a key gathering for people who want to create better cities, homes and lives. Bringing together a global audience who see the bigger picture, it's a unique mix of debates, dinner and hospitality. So how can you get involved? We look back at the moments that made the sunny 2018 edition in Zürich such a success. [Next stop: Madrid. Buy your ticket for the 2019 edition of the conference](https://conference.monocle.com/).
Nairobi: building better cities
September 25, 2018 11:30 - 4 minutes - 60.8 MB VideoKenya’s Karura Forest offers not only respite from the bustling capital but also a sense of pride for its citizens.
Monocle preview: October issue, 2018
September 20, 2018 16:00 - 1 minute - 7.58 MB VideoCurtain's up. Monocle's October issue includes our must-read autumn culture preview on the books, films, festivals and fairs worth perusing. We also trot out a fashion top 50, nab an interview with the outspoken Tom Ford and check out Chicago to meet the team fighting Trump. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1375067/issue-117/).
São Paulo: building better cities
September 18, 2018 14:45 - 7 minutes - 64.1 MB VideoBrazil’s business capital has reinvented its city centre through clever urbanism. We meet the architects, gallery owners and transport visionaries powering this change.
The Escapist 2018
September 13, 2018 15:30 - 1 minute - 8.9 MB VideoThe best journeys are shared with a loyal companion – and you need look no further than the 2018 edition of The Escapist. Our annual journey includes our Travel Top 50, big interviews with big industry players, destination reports and, for good measure, a road trip from New Orleans to New Mexico. Come along for the ride. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/product/1370616/the-escapist-2018/).
The Monocle Guide to Building Better Cities
September 04, 2018 17:20 - 4 minutes - 49.7 MB VideoSometimes all you need to make a better city is some humanity, a sense of scale and keen citizens. Tune into this visual manifesto, which celebrates our latest book release.
Lebanon: state of the nation
August 23, 2018 14:30 - 2 minutes - 7.85 MB VideoWith a cosmopolitan capital, picturesque countryside and improving – albeit fluctuating – security, Lebanon is on the up.
Monocle preview: September issue, 2018
August 16, 2018 09:00 - 1 minute - 7.41 MB VideoIt’s back to work this month and we’re ready to build better businesses. Once you’ve absorbed our guide, get the lowdown on entrepreneurs’ reading lists and dress the part with our workwear looks. If all else fails, you can always join the French Foreign Legion. Get busy! Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-116/).
Ethiopia and Eritrea: blue skies ahead
August 09, 2018 14:25 - 2 minutes - 9.26 MB VideoCelebrations have been erupting in Ethiopia and Eritrea as their 20-year conflict comes to an end. We board the first flight between Addis Ababa and Asmara since 1998 to capture the mood as friends and families are finally reunited.
Reading the tea leaves
August 02, 2018 15:50 - 3 minutes - 38.3 MB VideoVancouver Island might not be famous for growing tea but its lush soil has proved perfect for starting an idyllic farm.
Building safer cities
July 31, 2018 11:07 - 2 minutes - 33.7 MB VideoMonocle Films travels to Paris to bear witness to the French capital’s efforts to mitigate terrorism through smart design and architecture.
The price of silver
July 24, 2018 15:00 - 1 minute - 16.1 MB VideoProducers and retailers of luxury goods are waking up to the power of affluent seniors. We travel to Japan to meet the brands that are wise to the trend.
Beirut: The Monocle Travel Guide
July 17, 2018 13:00 - 2 minutes - 24.8 MB VideoJoin us on a filmic tour of this vivacious Mediterranean metropolis brimming with delicious food, retail and hospitality. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books/other/the-monocle-travel-guide-beirut/).
In praise of balconies
July 12, 2018 13:00 - 2 minutes - 22.4 MB VideoLook up as you stroll Zürich’s streets and you’ll see these outdoor living rooms everywhere. Monocle Films visited the city to outline this architectural feature and how it improves quality of life.
Mexico City: The Monocle Travel Guide
July 10, 2018 13:00 - 2 minutes - 25.1 MB VideoUnconventional, ever-changing and utterly beguiling, this megalopolis is an endless parade of sights, sounds and smells. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books/other/the-monocle-travel-guide-mexico-city/).
My life as a tram
July 05, 2018 11:00 - 1 minute - 26 MB VideoLoved by their loyal passengers, Zürich’s trams are not only punctual but also contribute to the city’s identity. Hop on board as we introduce you to the fleet that makes the Swiss city tick.
Zürich, Geneva + Basel: The Monocle Travel Guide
June 27, 2018 14:00 - 3 minutes - 41.1 MB VideoThis book celebrates the richness of these three Swiss cities and dives beneath the surface to bring an unexpected mix of creativity, entrepreneurialism and design. All aboard for a tour of the most impeccable hotels, world-class galleries and best spots to take a dip. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-zuerich-geneva-basel/).
The Monocle Guide to Hotels, Inns & Hideaways
June 22, 2018 16:30 - 2 minutes - 19 MB VideoVideo didn’t kill the radio star and apartment-sharing apps haven’t scuppered our enduring need for hotels. It’s this sincere belief that proved to be the rallying cry for our latest book, which covers everything from hoteliers’ trade secrets to holiday recommendations. Available now at the [Monocle Shop](/shop/product/1325307/the-monocle-guide-to-hotels-inns-and-hideaways/).
Quality of Life Survey: top 25 cities, 2018
June 22, 2018 12:30 - 8 minutes - 92.2 MB VideoOur annual ranking is back as we take a fresh look at the best cities to call home. From open-minded mayors and improved transport links to fresh retail openings and investment in public space, find out who’s doing it best.
Munich: the best of everything
June 20, 2018 13:55 - 2 minutes - 31.1 MB VideoWe take lessons in liveability from the winner of 2018’s Monocle Quality of Life survey. Join us for a tour of the Bavarian capital, where we cover everything from improved infrastructure to new clubs.
Monocle preview: July/August issue, 2018
June 20, 2018 11:30 - 1 minute - 7.87 MB VideoThe sun is shining and glasses are clinking so it must be time for our annual Quality of Life Survey. Once you've discovered (and debated) our rundown of the top 25 cities in the world, get the verdict on smart street furniture, making the perfect park and why you need a pair of Speedos. Dive in…
Kenya: state of the nation
June 14, 2018 11:00 - 2 minutes - 7.86 MB VideoThis east African anchor boasts world-famous writers and athletes but corruption and flawed infrastructure hold it back.
Venice: finding Freespace
June 07, 2018 14:00 - 5 minutes - 52.8 MB VideoMonocle editor Andrew Tuck navigates the Arsenale to find out how architects have responded to the curatorial theme of this year’s Venice Biennale of Architecture.
Venice: soft-power potential
June 01, 2018 20:40 - 5 minutes - 54 MB VideoMonocle editor in chief Tyler Brûlé takes a look at how nations are using the world stage of the Venice Architecture Biennale to reflect their identity and build their brand.
Melbourne: The Monocle Travel Guide
May 24, 2018 14:00 - 2 minutes - 24.7 MB VideoModern Melbourne is a swirl of superlative cultural outposts, pristine parks, mouth-watering menus and faultless all-Australian wine lists. Join us on a jaunt around this handsome metropolis. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books/other/the-monocle-travel-guide-melbourne/).
Monocle preview: June issue, 2018
May 18, 2018 11:10 - 1 minute - 9.36 MB VideoStart your engines, clip into your cleats and set your rotor blades whirring: it’s our transport special. Find out why we’re hot on cities becoming more mobile, cool on driverless cars and warming to ferries – and check the temperature of the industry in general. Toot, toot! Available at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-114/)
Future cities – mobilising change
May 14, 2018 13:46 - 7 minutes - 72.1 MB VideoMonocle Films travels to Copenhagen and Mexico City with Audi to see how cities and their citizens are facing the challenge of building sustainable mobility in urban settings.
Monocle preview: The Drinking & Dining Directory
May 10, 2018 09:00 - 1 minute - 9.42 MB VideoWhat will it be madam, sir? Certainly not the usual when it comes to our brand-new publication: The Monocle Drinking & Dining Directory. A drop of Tasmanian gin? A return to the buffet in Hong Kong? A liberal sprinkling of Monocle Restaurant Awards around the world? Come and sate your appetite.
Netherlands: state of the nation
May 03, 2018 11:00 - 2 minutes - 8.66 MB VideoIn our animated series we assess how the Dutch are performing on the world stage as well as at home.
Monocle preview: May issue, 2018
April 19, 2018 15:00 - 1 minute - 7.08 MB VideoThe May issue of Monocle is (neatly) packed with inspiring features, including our Design Top 50, an interview with New Zealand's open-minded PM and a special focus on property. Want to live better? This isn't a bad place to start. Available at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-113/)
Barcelona: The Monocle Travel Guide
April 17, 2018 14:00 - 2 minutes - 943 MB VideoThe Catalan capital boasts a singular character. Venturing beyond the tourist-beaten track, join us on a cinematic tour of fairytale architecture and independent retailers, as well as the innovative restaurants bringing a modern touch to Catalan cuisine. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-barcelona/).
Officer class: Poland's military university
April 14, 2018 11:00 - 4 minutes - 47.4 MB VideoMonocle Films visits Poland's land-forces academy, which is nurturing the next generation of officers to fuel its expanding defence forces.
Monocle – The Salone Weekly
April 13, 2018 18:08 - 1 minute - 20.8 MB VideoOur latest adventure in ink and paper is focused on Milan's Salone del Mobile. We discover the new creations – and the people behind them – that are making an appearance this year, as well as the big names. From insider industry news to the best places to sip your negroni, the Salone Weekly is your perfect companion. Pick up your copy from the best newsstands in Milan.
The secret to putting on perfume
March 29, 2018 14:10 - 3 minutes - 21.2 MB VideoIn our ‘Secret to...’ series we look at the best way to wear a fragrance with Frances Shoemack, founder of Abel perfumes.
Seoul: The Monocle Travel Guide
March 27, 2018 14:00 - 2 minutes - 18.2 MB VideoThe South Korean capital is energetic and sprawling; our comprehensive guide is brimming with insider tips. Available now at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/books/travel-guides/the-monocle-travel-guide-seoul/).
Monocle preview: April issue, 2018
March 22, 2018 16:03 - 1 minute - 6.23 MB VideoGet out your shopping bags and make room in your wardrobe: it's our fashion and retail special. Pore over our Style Top 50, meet the master menswear buyers, see what you make of US-made clothes and much more. And look sharp – the issue is out now. Available at [The Monocle Shop](https://monocle.com/shop/magazine/other/issue-112/)
Gunsan: building on the past
March 15, 2018 17:15 - 4 minutes - 43.2 MB VideoNatives and newcomers to Gunsan in South Korea are creating quirky bars, art spaces and a bright future for this charming outpost.