Dame Julie Andrews' Delightful Interpretation on Austen's Work: Top Audio Shows of the Week
Weekly Highlight
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to narrate the author's cherished tale compared to the esteemed Julie Andrews? It may lack Colin Firth drenched, the iconic actress acts as a charming and accurate narrator of the timeless romcom classic featuring Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. This production, which is broken down into multiple segments, not simply honors the 250th anniversary since Austen was born – it also marks Andrews’s 90th birthday as well!
Available broadly, new episodes each week
Grand Designs Deconstructed
The stress is so intense in constructing a personal mega-home, Grand Designs stands among the rare television home programs in which separation is common instead of a flaw. Kevin McCloud teams up with Greg James on this pleasant companion series for dedicated followers – and reveals that he was on the verge of using his own chequebook for budget-challenged contributors.
Available via Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Every Sunday, Nuala McGovern leads a focused segment covering a specific issue with familiar voices and specialists. She kicks off by discussing friendship – ways to create room for friends and maintain contact – by interviewing author Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and expert Franco. It’s conversational, helpful and crucially, comforting.
On BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd up to Blur, the label featured an array of huge British acts. This podcast hosted by Atkins will certainly satisfy both music nerds and business heads, as it ably charts EMI's failure via interviews including Neil Tennant and contentious past leader Guy Hands.
Widely available, weekly releases
Coining It
Led by Goodall, this fresh show seems like it could be a typical crypto crime story. Gladly, this story about an individual who uncovered a bitcoin glitch that suggested infinite cash and catapulted him starting in Blackpool to Dubai emerges as a colourful and highly entertaining story – if clearly a cautionary one.
Available broadly, weekly releases
