Dame Julie Andrews' Wonderful Interpretation on Austen's Work: Finest Audio Shows Weekly
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to narrate the author's cherished novel than the celebrated Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth soaking wet, the iconic actress serves as a delightful and true storyteller of the timeless love story centered on Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. This production, which is broken down into two dozen plus installments, doesn't just celebrates the 250-year mark since Austen was born – it also marks Andrews’s 90th birthday this year, too!
Widely available, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
So great is the pressure in constructing your own dream house, this property series is one of the few TV property shows where divorce is common as opposed to an error. The host joins forces with Greg James in this amiable offshoot aimed at enthusiasts – and reveals that he came near to dipping into his personal funds for budget-challenged participants.
Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
On Sundays, the presenter hosts a dedicated installment that tackles a specific issue with familiar voices and experts. She kicks off with friendship – ways to create room for them and keep in touch – by interviewing author Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and Dr Marisa G Franco. It’s conversational, practical and above all, reassuring.
Via BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd up to Blur, the label hosted a flood of major UK artists. This podcast presented by Chris Atkins is bound to satisfy both music nerds and finance experts, as it effectively outlines the company's downfall via interviews featuring Neil Tennant and controversial past leader Hands.
Widely available, new episodes each week
Coining It
Led by Lewis Goodall, this latest production sounds like it may turn into a typical crypto crime story. Gladly, this account about an individual who discovered a digital flaw offering limitless funds and launched this individual from Blackpool to the Middle East proves to be an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable story – while certainly a warning tale.
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week