My name is Aled John – I work as a producer for Monocle 24, the online radio arm of Monocle Magazine.

A bit of background on Monocle 24: M24 is the online radio for the Monocle publication set up by Tyler Brule – a global briefing on foreign affairs, business, design and culture. The radio itself boasts a LIVE audience in the 10s of thousands across the globe, while our shows are downloaded over 3 million times a month. More information about the brand and the radio shows broadcast please visit http://www.monocle.com/24/about.

In this context I am writing to see whether you are available for interview on our midday (UK time) current affairs show the Briefing today, providing that your spoken english is of a good enough standard. I’d like to interview you regarding the story above – “Remember This Scorched Ferrari In Beijing? Ling Jihua And Hu Jintao Sure Do”, and the implications of the event, and the deposing of Ling Jihua.

The interview would run LIVE at 1205 UK time, and all we would need is a reliable phone number to call.

If you think you are able and available please let me know ASAP and I’ll give you a call to brief you.

Best wishes,

Aled John
+447817 964 161