Dame Julie Andrews' Delightful Take on Austen's Work: Finest Podcasts of the Week
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to retell Austen's cherished story as opposed to the celebrated Julie Andrews? It may lack Colin Firth drenched, the Hollywood great serves as a delightful and accurate narrator of this classic romantic comedy featuring Elizabeth Bennet along with Mr Darcy. The series, split across two dozen plus installments, doesn't just celebrates the 250-year mark of Austen’s birth – it coincides with Andrews’s ninetieth birthday this year, too!
Available broadly, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
So great is the pressure when creating an individual large residence, this property series stands among the rare property series in which separation is a feature instead of a flaw. McCloud collaborates with James for this amiable offshoot for dedicated followers – and confesses that he came on the verge of opening up his own chequebook for financially strained homeowners.
Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Each Sunday, the presenter hosts a special episode that tackles a specific issue using recognized experts and specialists. She begins with friendship – methods to find time for them and maintain contact – through conversations with author Dolly Alderton, journalist Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and Dr Franco. It's discussion-based, useful and crucially, reassuring.
Via BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd and Blur, the company was home to a deluge of prominent British bands. This production hosted by Atkins is bound to satisfy audio fans and business heads, as it skillfully traces the label’s collapse via interviews including Tennant and contentious former chairman Guy Hands.
Available broadly, weekly releases
Coining It
Hosted by Goodall, this latest production sounds like it may turn into a typical digital currency tale. Happily, this tale concerning a person who uncovered a digital flaw offering endless money and launched the person from Blackpool to the Middle East proves to be an engaging and highly entertaining caper – if clearly a warning tale.
Available broadly, episodes weekly