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The Global Countdown

The Global Countdown

Written by: Monocle
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Join Fernando Augusto Pacheco for a spin through the hits and misses of the world’s music charts, from the sublime to the ridiculous and everything in between. Whether it’s tropical treats from his native Brazil, a surprise hip-hop smash in Mongolia or the latest Swedish pop sensation, Fernando is on hand every week to ensure you never miss a beat.

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Episodes
  • The appeal of the British Christmas number one

    The appeal of the British Christmas number one
    Dec 18 2025

    Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks back at some of the best UK Christmas number ones.

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    11 mins
  • Monocle Radio’s favourite songs

    Monocle Radio’s favourite songs
    Dec 11 2025

    Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks his favourite songs of 2025, plus a heartwarming throwback to the 1980s that fuses synthesised US sounds with Venezuelan vocals.

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    10 mins
  • Monocle ‘Alpino’ playlist

    Monocle ‘Alpino’ playlist
    Dec 4 2025

    This week on ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks five songs that will light up your winter. These tracks will take you from a gentle evening by the fire to a pumping après-ski dancefloor.

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    10 mins
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