Charles Hecker joins Emma Nelson to discuss the week’s news, including French spies and British olive oil. Plus: Finn Gordon from garden and fragrance brand Sowvital joins ahead of our London Christmas Market.

Charles Hecker joins Emma Nelson to discuss the week&rsquo;s news, including French spies and British olive oil. Plus: Finn Gordon from garden and fragrance brand Sowvital joins ahead of our London Christmas Market.

Don’t miss the week’s most interesting stories from around the world. Join Georgina Godwin every week on Monocle on Saturday to delve into the latest global news and culture, with reports from regular guests in Monocle’s London studio and our international correspondents.

Don’t miss the week’s most interesting stories from around the world. Join Georgina Godwin every week on Monocle on Saturday to delve into the latest global news and culture, with reports from regular guests in Monocle’s London studio and our international correspondents.

The perfect soundtrack to start your weekend comes courtesy of Monocle's editors, hosting out of our studios in London and Zürich. Each week you'll hear postcards from our correspondents, alongside contributions from special guests joining to discuss the

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French spies, British olive oil and Monocle’s London Christmas Market

Charles Hecker and Georgina Godwin discuss the week’s news and culture, including Adelaide Writers’ Week controversy, escalating protests in Iran and a new radio station in Berlin. Plus: the luxury market in 2026.

Charles Hecker and Georgina Godwin discuss the week&rsquo;s news and culture, including Adelaide Writers&rsquo; Week controversy, escalating protests in Iran and a new radio station in Berlin. Plus: the luxury market in 2026.

Protests in Iran, Adelaide Writers’ Week and the luxury market in 2026

Georgina Godwin brings fascinating stories, global news, and culture, anchored from Midori House in London.

Georgina Godwin brings fascinating stories, global news, and culture, anchored from Midori House in London.

French spies, British olive oil and Monocle’s London Christmas Market

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