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Episode 288
13 Dec 2025
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Monocle on Saturday
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Episode 288
34 min
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.
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