Julie Andrews' Charming Interpretation on Jane Austen: Top Audio Shows Weekly
This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to narrate the author's cherished tale compared to the celebrated Julie Andrews? While it doesn't feature Colin Firth in a wet shirt, the Hollywood great acts as a charming and faithful storyteller of the original romantic comedy about Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. This production, split across two dozen plus installments, doesn't just marks the quarter-millennial since Austen was born – it coincides with Andrews’s 90th birthday as well!
Available broadly, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
So great is the pressure in constructing your own dream house, Grand Designs is one of the few television home programs where marital breakdown is common instead of a flaw. Kevin McCloud collaborates with Greg James on this friendly spin-off for dedicated followers – and confesses that he has been near to dipping into his own money for budget-challenged participants.
Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Each Sunday, Nuala McGovern Nuala McGovern a dedicated installment addressing a specific issue with familiar voices and experts. She kicks off with friendship – ways to create room for relationships and maintain contact – by speaking with writer Alderton, journalist Cohen, Dr Samuel and expert Franco. It's discussion-based, helpful and above all, reassuring.
Via BBC Sounds, weekly episodes
Music, Money & Mayhem
Including Pink Floyd up to Blur, the company featured an array of huge British acts. This audio series presented by Chris Atkins is bound to appeal to music enthusiasts and industry professionals, as it skillfully traces the company's downfall via interviews with the likes of Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant and controversial past leader Hands.
Available broadly, new episodes each week
Coining It
Hosted by Goodall, this latest production sounds like it could be a typical cryptocurrency narrative. Gladly, this tale about an individual who discovered a bitcoin glitch that suggested infinite cash and launched the person from Blackpool to the Emirates proves to be an engaging and highly entertaining story – if clearly a cautionary one.
Widely available, weekly releases