Julie Andrews' Wonderful Version on Austen's Work: The Best Audio Shows Weekly
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Who better to recount Austen's cherished tale compared to the celebrated Julie Andrews? It may lack Colin Firth soaking wet, the Hollywood great serves as a delightful and true voice of the timeless love story centered on Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. The show, which is broken down into 25 episodes, not simply honors the 250th anniversary since Austen was born – it’s Andrews’s ninetieth birthday as well!
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week
Grand Designs Deconstructed
Such is the strain when creating a personal large residence, this property series stands among the rare property series where divorce occurs regularly rather than a bug. The host teams up with James for this friendly spin-off aimed at enthusiasts – and reveals that he has been on the verge of opening up his personal funds for budget-challenged homeowners.
Spotify, weekly episodes
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Each Sunday, Woman’s Hour host leads a dedicated installment covering a specific issue with familiar voices and experts. She starts off with friendship – ways to create room for friends and maintain contact – by interviewing writer Alderton, Claire Cohen, therapist Samuel and expert Franco. It’s conversational, useful and crucially, supportive.
On BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd up to Blur, the label was home to a flood of major UK artists. This podcast led by the host will surely satisfy both music nerds and business heads, as it skillfully traces EMI's failure via interviews including Neil Tennant and debated former chairman Hands.
Available broadly, weekly releases
Coining It
Led by the journalist, this fresh show appears to be it may turn into a typical crypto crime story. Happily, this story concerning a person who discovered a digital flaw that suggested infinite cash and propelled him from Blackpool to the Emirates turns out to be an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable story – if clearly a cautionary one.
Available broadly, weekly releases
