Dame Julie Andrews' Wonderful Version on Austen's Work: The Best Audio Shows Weekly
This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Who better to recount Jane Austen’s cherished tale as opposed to the celebrated Julie Andrews? While it doesn't feature Colin Firth drenched, the iconic actress acts as a charming and accurate storyteller of the timeless romantic comedy featuring Elizabeth Bennet along with Mr Darcy. The series, which is broken down into multiple segments, not simply celebrates the 250-year mark since Austen was born – it also marks Andrews’s 90th birthday also!
Widely available, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
Such is the strain in constructing an individual mega-home, this property series is one of the few property series in which separation is a feature instead of a flaw. McCloud collaborates with the presenter in this pleasant companion series aimed at enthusiasts – and confesses that he came close to dipping into his own chequebook for budget-challenged participants.
On Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Each Sunday, the presenter leads a dedicated installment that tackles an individual subject using recognized experts and professionals. She kicks off with friendship – methods to find time for them and keep in touch – through conversations with writer Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and expert Franco. It’s conversational, practical and crucially, supportive.
BBC Sounds, weekly episodes
Music, Money & Mayhem
Including Pink Floyd up to Blur, the company hosted a deluge of major UK artists. This audio series hosted by Atkins is bound to satisfy audio fans and business heads, as it effectively outlines EMI's failure via interviews with the likes of Neil Tennant and debated former chairman Hands.
Accessible on many platforms, weekly releases
Coining It
Presented by Lewis Goodall, this fresh show sounds like it might be an ordinary cryptocurrency narrative. Gladly, this account of a man who uncovered a bitcoin glitch offering endless money and launched the person from Blackpool to Dubai proves to be a colourful and highly entertaining caper – while certainly an advisory narrative.
Widely available, new episodes each week
