Dame Julie Andrews' Wonderful Take on Jane Austen: The Best Audio Shows This Week
This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Who better to retell Austen's most beloved tale compared to the esteemed Julie Andrews? It may lack Colin Firth in a wet shirt, the iconic actress acts as a charming and true narrator of the timeless romantic comedy featuring Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. The series, split across two dozen plus installments, not only honors the 250th anniversary of the author's birth – it also marks Andrews’s ninetieth birthday as well!
Widely available, new episodes each week
Grand Designs Deconstructed
The stress is so intense of building an individual large residence, the TV program is among the handful of television home programs where marital breakdown occurs regularly rather than a bug. The host teams up with James in this amiable offshoot for dedicated followers – and confesses that he came near to opening up his own money for budget-challenged homeowners.
Available via Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Each Sunday, the presenter hosts a dedicated installment that tackles a particular topic through well-known speakers and specialists. She kicks off with friendship – how to make space for relationships and keep in touch – through conversations with Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Samuel and Dr Marisa G Franco. It's discussion-based, practical and above all, comforting.
BBC Sounds, weekly episodes
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd and Blur, EMI hosted a deluge of huge British acts. This production hosted by Chris Atkins is bound to appeal to audio fans and business heads, as it effectively outlines the label’s collapse via interviews featuring Tennant and controversial past leader Guy Hands.
Widely available, weekly releases
Coining It
Hosted by Goodall, this fresh show sounds like it could be another run-of-the-mill cryptocurrency narrative. Fortunately, this account concerning a person who uncovered a digital flaw that suggested limitless funds and propelled the person from Blackpool to Dubai turns out to be a colourful and highly entertaining adventure – though undoubtedly an advisory narrative.
Available broadly, episodes weekly
