Julie Andrews' Charming Interpretation on Jane Austen: Finest Podcasts of the Week
This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Who better to retell the author's best-loved tale compared to the esteemed Julie Andrews? While it doesn't feature Colin Firth drenched, the screen legend is a wonderful and faithful storyteller of the timeless romantic comedy centered on Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. The series, divided into two dozen plus installments, not only honors the 250-year mark of Austen’s birth – it’s Andrews’s 90th birthday as well!
Accessible on many platforms, weekly releases
Grand Designs Deconstructed
Such is the strain in constructing a personal mega-home, the TV program is one of the few TV property shows where marital breakdown occurs regularly as opposed to an error. Kevin McCloud joins forces with James in this amiable offshoot aimed at enthusiasts – and admits that he has been close to using his own chequebook for budget-challenged homeowners.
Available via Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Each Sunday, Woman’s Hour host leads a focused segment that tackles an individual subject using recognized experts and specialists. She kicks off on the theme of friendships – how to make space for them and stay connected – through conversations with writer Alderton, journalist Cohen, Dr Samuel and Dr Franco. It's discussion-based, practical and, most importantly, reassuring.
BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd and Blur, EMI featured a flood of major UK artists. This production presented by Chris Atkins will certainly please audio fans and business heads, as it skillfully traces EMI's failure by means of conversations with the likes of Tennant and contentious former chairman Guy Hands.
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week
Coining It
Presented by Goodall, this new series appears to be it could be a typical crypto crime story. Fortunately, this account concerning a person who discovered a digital flaw that promised endless money and catapulted this individual from the seaside town to Dubai emerges as a colourful and highly entertaining story – while certainly a warning tale.
Widely available, episodes weekly
