Dame Julie Andrews' Charming Take on Jane Austen: The Best Audio Shows of the Week
Weekly Highlight
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to retell Jane Austen’s cherished tale compared to the esteemed Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth soaking wet, the screen legend serves as a delightful and accurate narrator of the timeless romcom classic featuring Elizabeth Bennet along with Mr Darcy. The show, split across 25 episodes, not only marks the quarter-millennial of Austen’s birth – it coincides with Andrews’s 90th birthday this year, too!
Widely available, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
The stress is so intense of building your own dream house, this property series is one of the few television home programs in which separation is a feature as opposed to an error. Kevin McCloud collaborates with Greg James for this amiable offshoot for dedicated followers – and confesses that he was close to using his own money for financially strained homeowners.
Spotify, weekly episodes
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Every Sunday, Nuala McGovern Nuala McGovern a special episode addressing a particular topic using recognized experts and professionals. She begins by discussing friendship – how to make space for relationships and keep in touch – by interviewing writer Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and expert Franco. It's discussion-based, useful and above all, reassuring.
BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Music, Money & Mayhem
Including Pink Floyd and Blur, the company featured a deluge of major UK artists. This production hosted by the host will surely satisfy both music nerds and industry professionals, as it effectively outlines EMI's failure by means of conversations including Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant and debated past leader Guy Hands.
Widely available, weekly releases
Coining It
Hosted by Lewis Goodall, this fresh show seems like it may turn into a typical digital currency tale. Fortunately, this story concerning a person who discovered a digital flaw that promised limitless funds and propelled this individual from Blackpool to the Emirates emerges as a vibrant and thoroughly enjoyable story – though undoubtedly an advisory narrative.
Available broadly, weekly releases
