Dame Julie Andrews' Wonderful Interpretation on Austen's Work: Top Audio Shows of the Week
This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to recount the author's best-loved tale than the celebrated Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth drenched, the Hollywood great acts as a charming and true storyteller of the original romantic comedy featuring Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. The show, which is broken down into multiple segments, not simply honors the 250th anniversary since Austen was born – it also marks Andrews’s ninetieth birthday this year, too!
Accessible on many platforms, weekly releases
Grand Designs Deconstructed
The stress is so intense of building a personal dream house, the TV program stands among the rare TV property shows where divorce is common instead of a flaw. Kevin McCloud teams up with the presenter in this friendly spin-off aimed at enthusiasts – and confesses that he has been near to dipping into his own money for budget-challenged homeowners.
Available via Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
On Sundays, Nuala McGovern hosts a focused segment addressing an individual subject using recognized experts and specialists. She begins with friendship – ways to create room for friends and keep in touch – through conversations with Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, therapist Samuel and Dr Franco. It's discussion-based, practical and crucially, supportive.
On BBC Sounds, weekly episodes
Music, Money & Mayhem
From Pink Floyd and Blur, the company hosted a deluge of prominent British bands. This podcast hosted by Atkins will certainly satisfy both music nerds and industry professionals, as it effectively outlines EMI's failure by means of conversations with the likes of Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant and contentious past leader Hands.
Available broadly, weekly releases
Coining It
Led by Lewis Goodall, this fresh show sounds like it might be a typical crypto crime story. Gladly, this tale concerning a person who discovered a bitcoin glitch that suggested infinite cash and propelled this individual starting in Blackpool to the Emirates emerges as an engaging and highly entertaining caper – while certainly a cautionary one.
Available broadly, weekly releases
