Julie Andrews' Charming Interpretation on Jane Austen: Finest Podcasts This Week
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Is there anyone more suited to recount the author's best-loved story as opposed to the celebrated Julie Andrews? It may lack Colin Firth drenched, the screen legend serves as a delightful and accurate narrator of the original love story centered on Elizabeth Bennet along with Mr Darcy. The series, which is broken down into two dozen plus installments, doesn't just celebrates the 250-year mark 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 in constructing a personal dream house, Grand Designs is one of the few television home programs where divorce is a feature instead of a flaw. The host joins forces with Greg James in this friendly spin-off aimed at enthusiasts – and reveals that he has been near to using his own money for budget-challenged homeowners.
Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Every Sunday, Nuala McGovern leads a special episode covering a specific issue through well-known speakers and professionals. She kicks off with friendship – ways to create room for relationships and stay connected – by speaking with author Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, therapist Samuel and expert Franco. The tone is chatty, helpful and crucially, reassuring.
BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Music, Money & Mayhem
Including Pink Floyd to Blur, the label featured a flood of huge British acts. This audio series hosted by Chris Atkins is bound to appeal to audio fans and business heads, as it effectively outlines EMI's failure through discussions with the likes of Neil Tennant and debated past leader Hands.
Widely available, new episodes each week
Coining It
Hosted by Goodall, this latest production sounds like it could be another run-of-the-mill digital currency tale. Fortunately, this account of a man who uncovered a cryptocurrency error offering endless money and launched him from Blackpool to the Emirates proves to be a colourful and highly entertaining caper – while certainly an advisory narrative.
Accessible on many platforms, weekly releases
