Dame Julie Andrews' Delightful Interpretation on Jane Austen: Finest Podcasts of the Week
This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to narrate Jane Austen’s most beloved tale as opposed to her royal highness Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth soaking wet, the iconic actress serves as a delightful and faithful voice of this classic romcom classic featuring Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. The show, which is broken down into 25 episodes, doesn't just marks the 250th anniversary since Austen was born – it also marks Andrews’s 90th year also!
Accessible on many platforms, weekly releases
Grand Designs Deconstructed
Such is the strain when creating an individual dream house, the TV program stands among the rare property series where divorce occurs regularly instead of a flaw. The host teams up with the presenter in this pleasant companion series aimed at enthusiasts – and admits that he came near to dipping into his own money for cash-strapped homeowners.
Spotify, weekly episodes
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Every Sunday, Nuala McGovern Nuala McGovern a special episode covering a specific issue through well-known speakers and professionals. She starts off on the theme of friendships – how to make space for relationships and keep in touch – through conversations with Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and Dr Marisa G Franco. It’s conversational, practical and crucially, reassuring.
Via BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd to Blur, the label was home to a flood of huge British acts. This podcast led by Atkins will surely appeal to audio fans and business heads, as it effectively outlines EMI's failure via interviews including Neil Tennant and contentious past leader Hands.
Widely available, episodes weekly
Coining It
Led by Goodall, this latest production appears to be it could be an ordinary cryptocurrency narrative. Gladly, this story of a man who uncovered a cryptocurrency error offering infinite cash and launched him starting in Blackpool to the Emirates emerges as a vibrant and thoroughly enjoyable caper – though undoubtedly an advisory narrative.
Accessible on many platforms, weekly releases
