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88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingUnrivalled access to the entrepreneurs, brands and companies making a name for themselves.
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Inside Portugal’s tinned-fish industry
May 18, 2023 13:46 - 3 minutes - 45.1 MB VideoTinned sardines are an icon of Portugal. We visit a family-run shop and one of the country’s last artisanal canneries to discover why sardines are cherished by the Portuguese, how the industry started back with Napoleon and what is driving the revival of canned fish. Discover more from the country with [Portugal: The Monocle Handbook.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2227005/portugal-the-monocle-handbook/)
Coffee and avocados? As heat rises, Sicily turns to tropical produce
January 26, 2023 10:10 - 5 minutes - 69 MB VideoClimate change is prompting fruit farmers to diversify and coffee roasters to start considering areas beyond the so-called bean belt to source their raw material. In Sicily, Morettino, a forward-looking family-run roastery, has already started growing coffee plants in Palermo, creating an espresso that is truly made in Italy. To discover more surprising business opportunities, [subscribe to Monocle magazine today.](https://monocle.com/subscribe/)
Inside Sweden’s electric flight school
September 14, 2022 09:15 - 5 minutes - 43.7 MB VideoA new electric flight school in Sweden is inspiring a future of emission-free aviation. Monocle takes to the sky, tries out the first fully electric plane to be approved for use in Europe and hears how Skellefteå has become a hotbed of green start-ups. [Read more in the June issue of the magazine.](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2155569/issue-154/)
Inside the airship industry
November 01, 2021 13:31 - 5 minutes - 34.6 MB VideoAirships, once tipped to be the future of flight, are now largely used as costly billboards that drift across cities or over major sporting events. We travelled to Friedrichshafen in Germany to take a peek inside one of the world’s few commercial operations and explore this niche area of aviation. Read more on the story in the [November issue of Monocle magazine](https://monocle.com/shop/product/2049584/issue-148/).
The time for Thailand
April 07, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 10.7 MB VideoAs the business world prepares to get moving again, here are 10 things that you might have missed about Thailand during the past 12 months. From its sunny disposition to its trade and innovation, quality of life and sustainable development, there’s much to look forward to on your next trip.
Gaja: the next generation of winemakers
May 14, 2020 09:30 - 5 minutes - 34.6 MB VideoFive generations after Giovanni Gaja founded his eponymous winery in the Piedmont town of Barbaresco, the family continues to produce some of Italy’s best vintages. Their uncompromising commitment to quality is helping to maintain one of the world’s finest vintners.
Yerevan’s open doors
April 30, 2020 17:00 - 2 minutes - 11.4 MB VideoWe shine a spotlight on entrepreneurship in Armenia. Yerevan’s boulevards are lined with magnificent Soviet architecture but venture beyond the imperious façades and you’ll find a busy start-up scene and well-funded art centres. Armenia shows how a small nation can benefit from building strong ties to its powerful diaspora.
Yerevan's open doors
April 30, 2020 17:00We shine a spotlight on entrepreneurship in Armenia. Yerevan’s boulevards are lined with magnificent Soviet architecture but venture beyond the imperious façades and you’ll find a busy start-up scene and well-funded art centres. Armenia shows how a small nation can benefit from building strong ties to its powerful diaspora.
Mater: designed to last
March 31, 2020 08:30 - 3 minutes - 28.7 MB VideoLong before environmentalism became a popular concern, Henrik Marstrand created Mater, a Danish furniture company that prides itself on timeless pieces with sustainability at the core. Marstrand’s entrepreneurial spirit and faith in the circular economy is changing perceptions of good design.
Winter Weekender 2020: St Moritz
January 27, 2020 16:14After our successful Bavarian outing last year, we’re back with another Alpine adventure. Join us for two days filled with inspiring debates, Swiss hospitality and – if you like – a spot of skiing too. Find out more and book your ticket for the Winter Weekender [here](https://monocle.com/content/winter-weekender/).
This is Chengdu
November 05, 2019 16:10 - 2 minutes - 18.9 MB VideoWe land in the capital of Sichuan province in China for a tour of its delights, from spicy hotpot to leafy neighbourhoods.
Making it in Porto
October 11, 2019 16:45 - 6 minutes - 56 MB VideoPortugal’s second city is close to the country’s manufacturing heart and that’s why so many designers have made it their home. We meet some of the bright minds making a mark.
Thessaloniki revival
August 09, 2019 09:30 - 6 minutes - 54.8 MB VideoGreece’s second city is defiantly bouncing back from the economic crisis and welcoming an increasingly international crowd. We meet the brave residents who set up shop in the tough times and are now finding success – as well as offering reasons to be hopeful about the country’s future.
My life as a minibus
July 11, 2019 11:00 - 2 minutes - 23.4 MB VideoWe hop aboard the M1 in Madrid to see how the nifty Wolta Rampini offers a helping hand to those who need it most: residents in the steep, historic borough of Lavapies.
Creative Mallorca
February 14, 2019 05:00 - 9 minutes - 82.7 MB VideoPalma has kept its charm for young creatives despite its tourist-trodden streets. We meet the people keeping this city alive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The secret to opening a bike shop
November 13, 2017 17:17 - 2 minutes - 13.7 MB VideoIn the latest episode of our 'Secret to...' series we talk to Jack Pattison, co-founder of Freddie Grubb, about the key elements that go into creating an outstanding bike shop.
Speciality retail: Verona
October 12, 2017 09:00 - 2 minutes - 15.5 MB VideoThis Italian city has a long tradition of typography – and the business still has a story to tell. Letterpress workshop-cum-store Lino’s & Co updates old machines with 3D-printed movable type.
How to fix your high street: Frome
September 22, 2017 12:03 - 2 minutes - 15 MB VideoWe visit a monthly market in the unassuming Somerset town that’s proving an easy sell to locals, buoying local businesses and luring in punters from miles around.
Summer in London
September 19, 2017 23:00 - 3 minutes - 20.7 MB VideoMonocle Films partners Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to discover the secrets that London has to offer. Charlotte Rey shows us around the vibrant capital, taking us to her top spots and favourite haunts.
Healthy income
September 19, 2017 17:30 - 1 minute - 25.8 MB VideoAs the fitness business pulls in new and inventive players, how can cities encourage their citizens to live healthier lives?
The future of retail
August 08, 2017 14:08 - 1 minute - 14.1 MB VideoBe it online or on the high street, the retail industry is changing fast. From mall developers to pop-up shop suppliers, we know that bricks-and-mortar help to keep your business vital.
Seamless moves
July 17, 2017 12:00 - 1 minute - 16.5 MB VideoWhen it comes to moving people effortlessly through and between cities, who is getting it right? And how do we make cities where mobility works for young and old alike?
Property’s next move
July 13, 2017 12:00 - 1 minute - 11.7 MB VideoThe property sector is growing and it’s no longer business as usual. Will we see London reinvent flat rentals or Copenhagen up the quality of housing? The property market is ready for a shake-up.
Brooklyn Navy Yard
July 06, 2017 09:00 - 4 minutes - 36.8 MB VideoFrom urban farming to robotics, we take a tour around the Brooklyn Navy Yard to see how this vast shipyard has rebuilt its industry and community once more.
Monocle x A. Lange & Söhne
April 20, 2017 08:00 - 3 minutes - 27.6 MB VideoMonocle Films has partnered with A. Lange & Söhne to uncover the mystery of how to create a sublime timepiece that will last for generations. We delve into the world of horology to see exactly how the masters do it.
The Monocle Quality of Life Conference, Berlin, Germany
April 11, 2017 11:00 - 1 minute - 279 MB VideoFor the 2017 edition we’re switching the format, pace and pitch. We’ll kick things off on Thursday evening with cocktails and then devote all of Friday to a fast-paced eight hours of discussions, one-on-ones and plenty of Q&A mic time (followed by dinner and some moves on the dance floor). Saturday will feature an architectural running tour and a refreshing dip, followed by a leisurely brunch and gallery tour. [Next stop: Madrid. Buy your ticket for the 2019 edition of the conference](https...
Making it in Jakarta
March 02, 2017 04:00 - 6 minutes - 42.4 MB VideoIndonesia’s bounteous resources make it the perfect place for entrepreneurs to set up camp. We meet four enterprising Jakarta residents, who tell us how they are taking advantage of the opportunities in this chaotic city.
Future of travel
February 02, 2017 11:45 - 6 minutes - 55 MB VideoWe find out how the world of mobility is changing and what challenges lay ahead for car-sharing, single-pilot planes and slow travel.
Canadian fashion: best foot forward
November 11, 2016 11:56 - 4 minutes - 36.1 MB VideoViberg boots have been transformed into a fashion favourite. Monocle Films meets the makers who have redesigned the workwear that has been made in Canada since the 1930s.
Retail Survey: Division Street, Portland, Oregon
October 14, 2016 13:37 - 4 minutes - 42.8 MB VideoDivision Street in Portland, Oregon has witnessed a model retail renaissance. Monocle Films meets the shopkeepers on this once sleepy stretch, which is now the centre of the city’s budding new retail scene.
Entrepreneurs: The Nunhead Gardener
September 12, 2016 18:00 - 5 minutes - 62.8 MB VideoMonocle Films heads to the leafy suburbs of southeast London, where entrepreneurs Peter Milne and Alex Beltran have given up their corporate jobs to set up a charming garden centre.
Entrepreneurs: Casa Bonay
August 25, 2016 17:00 - 5 minutes - 43.6 MB VideoMonocle Films travels to Barcelona to meet 32-year-old entrepreneur Inés Miró-Sans, who is busy shaking up the hotel industry. We check in to Casa Bonay to find the key to its success. Want to hear more? Join Miró-Sans and a stellar line-up of speakers at the fifth Monocle Quality of Life Conference this June. [Buy your ticket](https://conference.monocle.com/).
Tasmania: buoyant business
August 05, 2016 17:24 - 5 minutes - 41.7 MB VideoMonocle Films meets a world-class ship builder that’s staying afloat despite being adrift in far-flung Tasmania. Incat’s prized vessels have set records for speed but it’s the island’s skilled workers that keep the company on an even keel.
On the move
June 07, 2016 09:00 - 2 minutes - 26.1 MB VideoFrom bus to bike to car, how we get around is changing and evolving in surprising ways. Who are the interesting innovators developing the networks of the future? Monocle Films set up a global mobility audit at the Monocle Quality of Life Conference in Vienna.
King’s Cross: urban transformation
May 12, 2016 16:30 - 5 minutes - 57 MB VideoRegeneration on a human scale is at the heart of property developer Argent’s vision for London’s King’s Cross. Monocle Films explores the reality of its urban concept.
Melbourne retail special: Gertrude Street
February 19, 2016 18:06 - 9 minutes - 77.6 MB VideoAustralia is a country that knows how to shop and its canny citizens want more than the colourless clicks of an online spree. Melbourne’s Gertrude Street, once overlooked, is now one of the city’s most vibrant high streets and home to a mix of independent shops. Monocle Films meets six retailers who anchor the street.
Investing in Bavaria: Sydney special
February 10, 2016 11:30 - 5 minutes - 48.6 MB VideoAustralia’s enterprising business community is known for spotting the best opportunities abroad – but Germany’s largest and most dynamic state, Bavaria, isn’t usually their first port of call. Invest in Bavaria set out to change this notion with Bytevaria, a lively panel discussion hosted by Monocle in Sydney. Monocle Films reports.
Retail special: gin distilleries
January 28, 2016 08:50 - 7 minutes - 64.6 MB VideoJust like craft breweries, small local distilleries are reinventing drinks that have fallen out of fashion. Monocle films visits three entrepreneurs who have uncorked the potential of the old spirit in London, Hamburg and the Finnish countryside.
Wine special: South Tyrol
December 24, 2015 09:01 - 7 minutes - 131 MB VideoA new generation of wine producers in South Tyrol has shifted the focus from quantity to quality, now successfully concentrating on what makes the tipple from this region so special. We visit Merano Wine Festival to meet the people behind this change in the Italian Alps.
Spotlight on Bavaria
December 16, 2015 09:01 - 5 minutes - 45.3 MB VideoBavaria is Germany’s largest and most dynamic state, combining industrial might with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Here, we take a tour through the Bundesland’s cities, towns and rural villages and discover a region that offers both quality of life and unparalleled business opportunities.
Monocle x Pictet: The Entrepreneurs Series, Barcelona
December 04, 2015 09:30 - 6 minutes - 59 MB VideoIn this edition of The Entrepreneur series, in partnership with Monocle, we meet with Barcelona-based entrepreneurs who are giving the city a boost: from successful family stalwarts to new upstarts shaking up the status quo.
Budapest: Design for life
November 26, 2015 09:00 - 7 minutes - 53.9 MB VideoThings are looking sharp on the fashion scene in Hungary’s capital, with a new collection of boutiques, budding young designers and ground-breaking brands.
Monocle x Wien Products: Austrian artistry
November 20, 2015 09:00 - 3 minutes - 13.9 MB VideoDazzling silver flatware, a clear leader in the glassware game and sturdy alpine-inspired furniture: we survey Vienna’s best inner-city makers.
Taking the plunge
September 08, 2015 09:00 - 6 minutes - 87.9 MB VideoSwimming in the city got a boost this summer with the launch of inspiring new concepts in Berlin and London. We took a dip and explored the pool experiences on offer.
The Big Interview: Sergio P. Ermotti
September 01, 2015 14:05 - 20 minutes - 56.9 MB VideoSergio P. Ermotti, group chief executive officer of UBS, speaks to Monocle's editor in chief Tyler Brûlé about what the bank's new direction means for its customers: loyalty, long-term performance and impeccable service.