Will Hodgkinson and Georgie Rogers join Robert Bound to cock an ear to the year’s Christmas albums, which span country to heavy metal and include efforts by Kacey Musgraves, Bryan Adams, Chicago and Judas Priest’s Rob Halford.

Robert Bound and his guests discuss what has piqued their interest in our one-stop shop for lively reports and in-depth interviews on the newest and finest in art, film, books and the media business.

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Robert Bound is joined in the studio by Sarah Cracknell and Pete Wiggs from beloved British pop band Saint Etienne. They discuss their upcoming album, ‘International’, which will be their last. 

Robert Bound is joined in the studio by Sarah Cracknell and Pete Wiggs from beloved British pop band Saint Etienne. They discuss their upcoming album, &lsquo;International&rsquo;, which will be their last.&nbsp;

Saint Etienne on their 13th and final album, ‘International’ 

In our summer books special, Fredrik Backman discusses his latest book, ‘My Friends’, and Christopher Bollen talks about his novel ‘Havoc’. Plus: Georgina Godwin shares her recommended reading for the season.  

In our summer books special, Fredrik Backman discusses his latest book, &lsquo;My Friends&rsquo;, and Christopher Bollen talks about his novel &lsquo;Havoc&rsquo;. Plus: Georgina Godwin shares her recommended reading for the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Summer books special: Fredrik Backman, Christopher Bollen and our recommended reading 

In our summer music special, we hear from Green Man Festival owner Fiona Stewart about what to expect from this year’s edition of the independent event. Plus: Kate Hutchinson with this season’s top-three albums.

In our summer music special, we hear from Green Man Festival owner Fiona Stewart about what to expect from this year&rsquo;s edition of the independent event. Plus: Kate Hutchinson with this season&rsquo;s top-three albums.

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