Monocle Radio’s Laura Kramer speaks with Grammy-winning composer Lorne Balfe about his latest project, the spy comedy *Argylle*. Balfe reflects on his impressive career and working with the likes of Michael Bay, Matthew Vaughn and Hans Zimmer. Plus: how The Beatles’ last song, ‘Now and Then’, ended up on his new film.

Monocle Radio’s Laura Kramer speaks with Grammy-winning composer Lorne Balfe about his latest project, the spy comedy *Argylle*. Balfe reflects on his impressive career and working with the likes of Michael Bay, Matthew Vaughn and Hans Zimmer. Plus: how The Beatles’ last song, ‘Now and Then’, ended up on his new film.

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We speak with Xavier Padovani, partner and director of Experimental, on the reopening of the company’s ECC cocktail bar in London’s Chinatown and its upcoming property in Rome.

We speak with Xavier Padovani, partner and director of Experimental, on the reopening of the company&rsquo;s ECC cocktail bar in London&rsquo;s Chinatown and its upcoming property in Rome.

A conversation about hospitality with Xavier Padovani, partner and director of Experimental

We speak with Brazilian musician Lucas Santtana about his new album, ‘Brasiliano’, an ode to the unique language spoken in Brazil, featuring collaborations with the likes of Gilberto Gil and Rachel Reis.

We speak with Brazilian musician Lucas Santtana about his new album, &lsquo;Brasiliano&rsquo;, an ode to the unique language spoken in Brazil, featuring collaborations with the likes of Gilberto Gil and Rachel Reis.

Lucas Santtana on his 10th album, ‘Brasiliano’, a celebration of the languages of Brazil

After five decades shaping London’s most iconic dining rooms, Jeremy King and his longtime collaborator, Shayne Brady, tell Monocle how they’re rethinking restaurant interiors and embracing evolving tastes. 

After five decades shaping London&rsquo;s most iconic dining rooms, Jeremy King and his longtime collaborator, Shayne Brady, tell Monocle how they&rsquo;re rethinking restaurant interiors and embracing evolving tastes.&nbsp;

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