Julie Andrews' Wonderful Take on Austen's Work: Finest Broadcasts This Week
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to recount Austen's cherished novel than the celebrated Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth soaking wet, the screen legend acts as a charming and accurate storyteller of this classic romcom classic about Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. The show, which is broken down into two dozen plus installments, doesn't just celebrates the 250th anniversary since Austen was born – it coincides with Andrews’s 90th birthday this year, too!
Accessible on many platforms, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
The stress is so intense when creating your own dream house, Grand Designs stands among the rare property series where marital breakdown is a feature rather than a bug. The host joins forces with the presenter in this pleasant companion series for superfans – and admits that he has been on the verge of dipping into his personal funds for cash-strapped participants.
On Spotify, weekly episodes
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Every Sunday, the presenter Nuala McGovern a special episode covering an individual subject with familiar voices and professionals. She starts off on the theme of friendships – ways to create room for friends and maintain contact – by speaking with Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Samuel and expert Franco. The tone is chatty, useful and crucially, supportive.
Via BBC Sounds, weekly episodes
Music, Money & Mayhem
From Pink Floyd and Blur, the company hosted a deluge of prominent British bands. This podcast hosted by the host is bound to appeal to audio fans and business heads, as it ably charts EMI's failure by means of conversations with the likes of Neil Tennant and controversial past leader Hands.
Widely available, new episodes each week
Coining It
Hosted by Goodall, this new series seems like it may turn into an ordinary digital currency tale. Gladly, this tale about an individual who discovered a digital flaw that promised endless money and catapulted him from the seaside town to the Emirates proves to be a vibrant and highly entertaining caper – though undoubtedly a warning tale.
Widely available, episodes weekly
