Dame Julie Andrews' Charming Interpretation on Austen's Work: Top Audio Shows of the Week
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Who better to retell Austen's cherished novel than the esteemed Julie Andrews? While it doesn't feature Colin Firth soaking wet, the screen legend serves as a delightful and true voice of the timeless romcom classic centered on Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. This production, which is broken down into multiple segments, not simply celebrates the quarter-millennial of the author's birth – it coincides with Andrews’s 90th birthday also!
Available broadly, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
Such is the strain when creating a personal dream house, the TV program is among the handful of TV property shows where divorce occurs regularly instead of a flaw. Kevin McCloud teams up with James for this amiable offshoot for superfans – and confesses that he was near to using his personal funds for cash-strapped participants.
Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Every Sunday, Nuala McGovern leads a dedicated installment covering a specific issue using recognized experts and specialists. She starts off with friendship – ways to create room for them and keep in touch – through conversations with author Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and expert Franco. The tone is chatty, helpful and above all, supportive.
On BBC Sounds, weekly episodes
Music, Money & Mayhem
Including Pink Floyd up to Blur, the company hosted a deluge of prominent British bands. This audio series presented by Chris Atkins will certainly satisfy music enthusiasts and business heads, as it effectively outlines the company's downfall through discussions with the likes of Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant and contentious ex-chairman Hands.
Widely available, new episodes each week
Coining It
Hosted by Goodall, this new series seems like it could be another run-of-the-mill digital currency tale. Happily, this tale of a man who found a cryptocurrency error that suggested limitless funds and catapulted the person starting in Blackpool to the Middle East emerges as a colourful and very amusing story – while certainly an advisory narrative.
Available broadly, weekly releases
