Julie Andrews' Delightful Version on Austen's Work: Finest Audio Shows Weekly
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Who better to retell the author's most beloved story than the celebrated Julie Andrews? While it doesn't feature Colin Firth soaking wet, the screen legend serves as a delightful and faithful narrator of the timeless romcom classic featuring Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. This production, divided into multiple segments, not simply celebrates the 250th anniversary since Austen was born – it also marks Andrews’s 90th birthday also!
Accessible on many platforms, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
So great is the pressure when creating your own mega-home, this property series is among the handful of property series in which separation is a feature rather than a bug. The host joins forces with James on this friendly spin-off aimed at enthusiasts – and confesses that he has been close to opening up his own money for financially strained homeowners.
Available via Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Every Sunday, the presenter Nuala McGovern a special episode addressing a particular topic using recognized experts and professionals. She starts off by discussing friendship – ways to create room for relationships and maintain contact – by interviewing author Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and Dr Marisa G Franco. The tone is chatty, helpful and above all, supportive.
BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Music, Money & Mayhem
Including Pink Floyd up to Blur, the label was home to a flood of major UK artists. This production presented by Chris Atkins will surely appeal to both music nerds and finance experts, as it skillfully traces EMI's failure through discussions with the likes of Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant and debated past leader Guy Hands.
Widely available, weekly releases
Coining It
Presented by Lewis Goodall, this new series seems like it may turn into an ordinary crypto crime story. Gladly, this account of a man who uncovered a cryptocurrency error that promised limitless funds and catapulted him from the seaside town to Dubai turns out to be an engaging and highly entertaining adventure – though undoubtedly an advisory narrative.
Widely available, episodes weekly
