Dame Julie Andrews' Charming Interpretation on Austen's Work: Finest Podcasts This Week
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Who better to recount Jane Austen’s cherished novel as opposed to the esteemed Julie Andrews? While it doesn't feature Colin Firth drenched, the screen legend acts as a charming and true voice of the timeless love story centered on Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. This production, which is broken down into multiple segments, not only marks the 250-year mark of Austen’s birth – it coincides with Andrews’s ninetieth birthday as well!
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week
Grand Designs Deconstructed
Such is the strain of building your own mega-home, Grand Designs stands among the rare television home programs where divorce occurs regularly instead of a flaw. The host teams up with James on this pleasant companion series for dedicated followers – and confesses that he has been on the verge of using his own chequebook for budget-challenged homeowners.
Available via Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Each Sunday, Nuala McGovern hosts a special episode covering a specific issue through well-known speakers and experts. She kicks off on the theme of friendships – how to make space for them and maintain contact – through conversations with Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and Dr Franco. The tone is chatty, practical and, most importantly, supportive.
On BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd and Blur, EMI hosted a flood of prominent British bands. This production led by Atkins will surely appeal to audio fans and business heads, as it effectively outlines EMI's failure by means of conversations featuring Tennant and controversial ex-chairman Guy Hands.
Widely available, new episodes each week
Coining It
Presented by Lewis Goodall, this fresh show seems like it might be a typical cryptocurrency narrative. Fortunately, this account about an individual who found a digital flaw that suggested infinite cash and launched him from the seaside town to the Emirates turns out to be a vibrant and thoroughly enjoyable caper – though undoubtedly a warning tale.
Accessible on many platforms, episodes weekly
