Julie Andrews' Charming Interpretation on Austen's Work: Finest Podcasts Weekly
This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Who better to recount Austen's cherished novel compared to the esteemed Julie Andrews? While it doesn't feature Colin Firth drenched, the Hollywood great is a wonderful and accurate narrator of the original love story featuring Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. The show, split across multiple segments, not only celebrates the quarter-millennial since Austen was born – it also marks Andrews’s ninetieth birthday this year, too!
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week
Grand Designs Deconstructed
The stress is so intense of building an individual dream house, the TV program stands among the rare TV property shows where marital breakdown occurs regularly as opposed to an error. The host teams up with the presenter on this friendly spin-off for dedicated followers – and admits that he has been near to opening up his personal funds for financially strained homeowners.
On Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Every Sunday, Nuala McGovern leads a dedicated installment covering a particular topic with familiar voices and experts. She kicks off with friendship – ways to create room for them and stay connected – through conversations with writer Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and Dr Franco. It’s conversational, useful and, most importantly, comforting.
BBC Sounds, weekly episodes
Music, Money & Mayhem
From Pink Floyd to Blur, the label featured a deluge of huge British acts. This audio series led by Atkins will surely appeal to music enthusiasts and finance experts, as it effectively outlines the label’s collapse through discussions including Neil Tennant and debated ex-chairman Guy Hands.
Available broadly, new episodes each week
Coining It
Presented by the journalist, this latest production seems like it could be another run-of-the-mill crypto crime story. Gladly, this tale about an individual who uncovered a digital flaw offering infinite cash and launched the person starting in Blackpool to Dubai proves to be a colourful and thoroughly enjoyable caper – though undoubtedly a warning tale.
Available broadly, episodes weekly
