Dame Julie Andrews' Wonderful Take on Austen's Work: Top Podcasts Weekly
Weekly Highlight
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to narrate Austen's best-loved story as opposed to the esteemed Julie Andrews? While it doesn't feature Colin Firth in a wet shirt, the iconic actress is a wonderful and true narrator of this classic romantic comedy about Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. The show, split across multiple segments, not simply marks the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth – it coincides with Andrews’s 90th year as well!
Widely available, weekly releases
Grand Designs Deconstructed
So great is the pressure of building an individual large residence, Grand Designs is among the handful of TV property shows where marital breakdown is a feature instead of a flaw. Kevin McCloud joins forces with Greg James on this friendly spin-off for superfans – and reveals that he has been near to using his personal funds for financially strained contributors.
Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Each Sunday, Nuala McGovern Nuala McGovern a special episode addressing a particular topic through well-known speakers and professionals. She starts off on the theme of friendships – methods to find time for relationships and stay connected – by interviewing Dolly Alderton, journalist Cohen, therapist Samuel and expert Franco. It’s conversational, useful and above all, supportive.
On BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
From Pink Floyd and Blur, the label hosted a flood of prominent British bands. This audio series presented by Atkins will surely please audio fans and business heads, as it effectively outlines EMI's failure by means of conversations including Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant and debated past leader Hands.
Accessible on many platforms, episodes weekly
Coining It
Hosted by Lewis Goodall, this fresh show sounds like it may turn into an ordinary cryptocurrency narrative. Fortunately, this tale of a man who found a digital flaw that suggested limitless funds and launched him from the seaside town to Dubai turns out to be a vibrant and thoroughly enjoyable story – though undoubtedly a warning tale.
Available broadly, new episodes each week
