Julie Andrews' Charming Take on Austen's Work: The Best Audio Shows Weekly
Weekly Highlight
Pride & Prejudice
Who better to narrate Austen's most beloved tale as opposed to the esteemed Julie Andrews? While it doesn't feature Colin Firth soaking wet, the screen legend is a wonderful and accurate storyteller of the original romantic comedy centered on Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. This production, split across 25 episodes, not only honors the 250-year mark of the author's birth – it also marks Andrews’s 90th birthday this year, too!
Available broadly, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
Such is the strain of building your own large residence, the TV program is among the handful of TV property shows where divorce is a feature rather than a bug. Kevin McCloud joins forces with the presenter in this friendly spin-off for superfans – and admits that he has been near to using his own chequebook for budget-challenged participants.
On Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Each Sunday, Woman’s Hour host leads a special episode addressing an individual subject using recognized experts and specialists. She starts off by discussing friendship – methods to find time for friends and keep in touch – through conversations with author Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and Dr Franco. The tone is chatty, useful and, most importantly, comforting.
BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Music, Money & Mayhem
From Pink Floyd and Blur, the company hosted a deluge of prominent British bands. This podcast led by Chris Atkins will certainly appeal to both music nerds and industry professionals, as it skillfully traces the company's downfall through discussions featuring Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant and contentious former chairman Hands.
Widely available, weekly releases
Coining It
Led by Goodall, this new series seems like it may turn into a typical cryptocurrency narrative. Gladly, this account concerning a person who discovered a bitcoin glitch that promised endless money and launched the person starting in Blackpool to Dubai turns out to be a vibrant and very amusing caper – though undoubtedly a warning tale.
Available broadly, episodes weekly