Best Regents Park Podcasts (2024)

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Twelfth Night in Regent's Park, London 31:10

14d ago31:10

31:10

The 2024 summer season at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London will open with a new production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night Or What You Will directed by Owen Horsley, an Associate Artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company and an Associate Director for Cheek by Jowl. BTG Editor David Chadderton spoke to Owen at a break during rehearsals …

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لا يفوتك العرس 48:27

18d ago48:27

48:27

By Jameel Sarraf

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Food Neighbourhoods #382: Peckham, London 7:20

1d ago7:20

7:20

Monocle’s George Ruskin heads to Peckham for a full day of eating in the vibrant south London community.By Monocle Radio

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Modern French dining 31:00

6d ago31:00

31:00

This week, we’re delving into modern French dining – away from the nation’s confines. We sit down with the founder of Bistro Freddie in London to find out why a wave of new French-inspired spots has been popping up throughout the city and beyond. Also in the programme: Charlotte McDonald-Gibson tells us about the role that haute cuisine plays in Wa…

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Food Neighbourhoods #381: Rosebank, Johannesburg 7:10

9d ago7:10

7:10

This week we head to Johannesburg in South Africa. Known for its work-hard-play-hard culture, it’s a city that brings together a vibrant mix of cultures. Elna Schütz heads to the leafy suburb of Rosebank to sample its innovative restaurants.By Monocle Radio

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Endo Kazutoshi, Camparino in Galleria and Georg Oelschlägel 30:05

13d ago30:05

30:05

This week we sit down with Japanese chef Endo Kazutoshi to discover why good sushi is all about mentality. Plus: we head to Camparino in Galleria in Milan just in time for ‘aperitivi’ and we meet Georg Oelschlägel, owner of Viennese bakery Felzl, to find out about his nose for entrepreneurship.By Monocle Radio

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Food Neighbourhoods #380: Margate 7:42

16d ago7:42

7:42

This week we head to the southeastern tip of England to wander around the seaside town of Margate. In recent years, the town has become a bit of a magnet for creatives, which has lead to some exciting culinary additions to the local food scene. Holly Fisher went along to meet Natalia Ribbe, the owner of French-inspired wine bar Sète, to visit some …

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Now, I See continues Malaolu's family trilogy at Stratford East 42:14

19d ago42:14

42:14

Actor, writer, choreographer and film-maker Lanre Malaolu’s play Samskara had a sell-out run at London’s Yard Theatre in 2022 and was subsequently published by Nick Hern Books. Now, I See is the second play of what has become a trilogy which, like the first part, examines family relationships through a modern black, British lens. BTG Editor David C…

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Milan’s ‘latterie’, Caviar House & Prunier and durian fruit 29:02

20d ago29:02

29:02

As Salone del Mobile rolls into town, Chiara Rimella tells us which ‘latterie’ we should visit in Milan. Also in the programme: Monica Lillis sits down with Lucie Herring of Caviar House & Prunier to find out how the brand is adapting its image to appeal to a fresh crowd. Plus: Lilian Fawcett speaks to HSBC Asean economist Aris Dacanay to learn mor…

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الصوم 59:17

20d ago59:17

59:17

By Jameel Sarraf

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Food Neighbourhoods #379: Elmira Maple Syrup Festival 12:31

23d ago12:31

12:31

This week, Mandy Sinclair heads to the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival in Ontario to find out how the condiment is made and meet the faces behind the sweet stuff.By Monocle Radio

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Interview with Simon Leigh Jones, owner of English's Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Brighton 33:16

23d ago33:16

33:16

Simon explains how his father started the business and how he has managed to maintain a successful business in Brighton for over 50 years. He also discusses food and wine, the history of the oyster trade and how the Brighton Lanes have changed over the years. Support the Show.By Kitty Fisher

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الاب في وانا فيه 47:12

25d ago47:12

47:12

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‘Good Eggs’, Daphnis and Chloe herbs, and Kim Mikkola 29:48

27d ago29:48

29:48

We’re joined by food writer and cookbook author, Ed Smith, to flick through his new cookbook “Good Eggs: Over 100 Cracking Ways to Cook and Elevate Eggs”. Monocle’s Hester Underhill meets Evangelia Koutsovoulou whose brand, Daphnis and Chloe, is dedicated to bottling up the best Greek herbs to be shipped to keen cooks around the world. Plus: Petri …

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Food Neighbourhoods #378: Crouch End 6:23

30d ago6:23

6:23

We head to the leafy suburbs of north London to visit Crouch End. The area might feel like somewhat of an underdog to the nearby bustling Finsbury Park but its abundance of quaint coffee shops and vibrant bistros, as well as its community feel, make it well worth a stopover. Local resident Rob Prendergast takes us on a tour of the neighbourhood’s b…

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A taste of Poland 29:57

1M ago29:57

29:57

This week, we get a taste of Polish cuisine. We sit down with Ren Behan to discuss her new book, ‘The Sweet Polish Kitchen’. Also in the programme, Julia Lasica heads to the renowned Ognisko in London’s South Kensington to find out more about the historic restaurant. Plus: Mateusz Mazzini is in Warsaw to visit local wine bar Brać and learn about th…

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Food Neighbourhoods #377: Tallinn Old Town 10:12

1M ago10:12

10:12

Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, boasts a vibrant and rapidly evolving food scene. For many years, however, culinary talent has avoided the city’s medieval old town, which has been deemed too expensive and touristy. But now the trend is reversing and young chefs looking to make their mark have rediscovered the historical city centre. Monocle’s Petri Bur…

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انا و الاب واحد 42:49

1M ago42:49

42:49

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Culinary literature 27:53

1M ago27:53

27:53

This week we get bookish with an episode dedicated to food in literature – and literature about food. We sit down with food writer Felicity Cloake to hear her take on what makes great gastronomic prose. Also in the programme: Charlotte McDonald-Gibson delves into James Bond novels to find out how important food and drink is to their plot. Plus: We …

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Food Neighbourhoods #376: Regent’s Park Road, London 10:13

1M ago10:13

10:13

Join Theo Randall, chef patron of Theo Randall at the InterContinental, as he takes us on a tour of Regent’s Park Road in the Primrose Hill area of London.By Monocle Radio

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Greg Hicks is Dostoyevsky's Ridiculous Man in London 33:07

1M ago33:07

33:07

Actor Greg Hicks has played many leading roles at the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company over the last forty years, as well as starring on the West End and appearing on screen in films including The Mercy and Snow White and the Huntsman. He is about to perform a one-man show, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, based on a short story by …

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دم يسوع يطهرنا 36:44

2M ago36:44

36:44

By Michele Awad

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Toklas, Finnair’s in-flight menu and Provençal truffles 32:50

2M ago32:50

32:50

We sit down with Amanda Sharp and Matthew Slotover, the founders of Frieze art fair, to find out about their culinary ventures – and the intersection between art and food. Also in the programme: Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, meets with Finnair’s development chef, Sami Oksava, to learn about the role of Finnish cuisine on b…

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اعمال الرسل 36:31

2M ago36:31

36:31

By Michele Awad

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Food Neighbourhoods #375: Dublin Coffee Festival 8:34

2M ago8:34

8:34

This week we’re in Ireland’s capital for the opening of the Dublin Coffee Festival. Sebastian Stephenson headed to the sold-out event, reusable cup in hand, to get a taste of how the Dublin scene is brewing and grab some recommendations from Ireland’s coffee masters.By Monocle Radio

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Ajabu Cocktail and Spirits Festival, One House Bakery and crêpes Suzette 26:35

2M ago26:35

26:35

We sit down with Colin Asare-Appiah and Mark Talbot Holmes, the founders of Africa’s first spirits and cocktail festival, Ajabu. Also in the programme: Ivan Carvalho is in the San Francisco Bay Area to meet Hannalee Pervan of One House Bakery. Plus: Myriam Zumbühl takes us to L’Apogée Courchevel hotel in the French Alps to taste crêpes Suzette as t…

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Food Neighbourhoods #374: Florence 8:15

2M ago8:15

8:15

Monocle’s Ivan Carvalho is in Florence to discover the culinary treasures of a city that’s best known for its cultural offerings. Amid its wealth of Renaissance art and architecture, the Tuscan capital has its fair share of gastronomic outposts rooted in local traditions. It’s also a place where both new and old concepts find space to entertain peo…

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Ailime, Dorsia and chef Albert Ponzo 32:20

2M ago32:20

32:20

This week, we meet Chicca Vancini in Turin at her restaurant, Ailime, to find out what she means when she says that her kitchen has an Italian ambience but a Japanese attitude. Also in the programme: we meet Marc Lotenberg of luxury restaurant-booking app Dorsia and Monocle’s Toronto correspondent, Tomos Lewis, is in Picton, Ontario, to meet chef A…

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Food Neighbourhoods #373: George Town, Malaysia 6:05

2M ago6:05

6:05

George Town is the vibrant capital of the Malaysian Island of Penang. The bustling city was once an important trading hub within the Straits of Malacca and over the years has been influenced by a variety of cultures, which have transformed George Town’s food scene into the eclectic culinary destination it is today. Here, Monocle’s Lilian Fawcett ta…

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The sweet stuff 34:14

2M ago34:14

34:14

This week’s episode is dedicated to all things sugary. Monocle’s Paige Reynolds meets with maverick baker Lily Vanilli, whose creations have appeared everywhere from fashion-week events to Elton John’s birthday party. Also in the programme: Michael Booth visits one of Provence’s best-known nougatiers and Fernando Augusto Pacheco joins us in the stu…

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انا اضع نفسي عن الخراف 44:19

2M ago44:19

44:19

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غلاطيه 3 36:00

2M ago36:00

36:00

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انا هو هو راعي الخراف 50:40

2M ago50:40

50:40

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Food Neighbourhoods #372: Aksaray 5:29

2M ago5:29

5:29

Monocle’s Hannah Lucinda Smith heads to Istanbul’s vibrant Aksaray district to discover the city’s lesser-known international food scene. Here, we wander Aksaray’s sprawling backstreets to taste everything from Uzbek to Senegalese cuisine.By Monocle Radio

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حاجة البأسين و المساكين 35:15

2M ago35:15

35:15

By Michele Awad

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The Finnish love of rye, Valle Isarco wines and chef Jean-Philippe Blondet 32:52

3M ago32:52

32:52

We sit down with Jean-Philippe Blondet, the executive chef at London’s Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester, to ask what it takes to cook at the highest possible level. Plus: Petri Burtsoff explains why rye holds such cultural significance in Finland and Ivan Carvalho heads to the Valle Isarco in the foothills of the Italian Alps to find out why the reg…

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سفر الاعمال 41:32

3M ago41:32

41:32

By Michele Awad

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Food Neighbourhoods #371: Avignon 9:50

3M ago9:50

9:50

The southern French city of Avignon is internationally known for its annual summer cultural festival. For more than half of the 14th century, it was also home to the Roman Catholic papacy. Its culinary reputation, however, is often overshadowed by two neighbouring cities: Lyon and Marseille. In this episode, Monocle’s Michael Booth visits the Prove…

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حول الرب اللعنه الئ بركه 46:31

3M ago46:31

46:31

By Kabalan Grayche

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‘A Book about Bread’, Clyde’s Fine Diner and Domaine de Mourchon 32:37

3M ago32:37

32:37

We sit down with Dutch baker Issa Niemeijer-Brown, who tells us about his new book, ‘A Book about Bread’. Also in the programme: Monocle’s Tomos Lewis visits Clyde’s Fine Diner in Des Moines, Iowa, and finds out more about the city’s growing culinary scene. Plus: Michael Booth heads to the Rhône valley to meet UK winemaker Kate McKinlay.…

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fix+foxy brings alternative Wild West story to Manchester 32:07

3M ago32:07

32:07

Danish theatre company fix+foxy premièred Dark Noon at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe which “explores one of the great American myths—the Wild West” through seven South African actors. The production will be restaged at Manchester’s Aviva Studios this spring. BTG Editor David Chadderton spoke to co-directors Tue Biering and Nhlanhla Mahlangu ab…

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Food Neighbourhoods #370: Tainan 5:18

3M ago5:18

5:18

Taiwan might be a small island but its culinary staples, such as beef noodle soup and bao buns, are soaring in popularity worldwide. And there’s a rich diversity of regional cuisines that have yet to travel beyond its shores. Monocle’s Naomi Xu Elegant takes a trip to the southern city of Tainan to explore its unique food and drink scene.…

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اتيت ليكون لهم حياة 36:32

3M ago36:32

36:32

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Glenfiddich and Club des Chefs des Chefs 33:55

3M ago33:55

33:55

We sit down with Struan Grant Ralph of Glenfiddich to savour the past and future of the heritage whiskey brand. Plus: Monocle’s Christopher Cermak joins us in the studio to discuss the world’s most exclusive gastronomic circle: the Club des Chefs des Chefs.By Monocle Radio

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Food Neighbourhoods #369: Weserstrasse, Berlin 7:12

3M ago7:12

7:12

While the cool folk of Berlin can be found in all corners of the German capital, there’s one particular boulevard where they are known to congregate. Weserstrasse, in the heart of the Neukölln district, is a street where the food and drink offerings have stepped up to the city’s demands. Monocle’s Paige Reynolds takes us on a tour.…

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imitating the dog follows Dracula and Living Dead with Frankenstein 33:28

3M ago33:28

33:28

Following Night of the Living Dead—Remix and Dracula: The Untold Story, imitating the dog is again collaborating with Leeds Playhouse, this time on a new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein co-created by Pete Brooks, Andrew Quick and Simon Wainwright. BTG Editor David Chadderton spoke to Andrew Quick during rehearsals at Leeds Playhouse about…

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