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.

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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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.

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Vincent McAviney and Georgina Godwin discuss the week’s news, including Ukraine, the Epstein files and the UK’s Christmas number one. Plus: Radio Caroline’s programme controller on returning to the sea on Christmas Day.

Vincent McAviney and Georgina Godwin discuss the week&rsquo;s news, including Ukraine, the Epstein files and the UK&rsquo;s Christmas number one. Plus: Radio Caroline&rsquo;s programme controller on returning to the sea on Christmas Day.

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

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