Dame Julie Andrews' Delightful Version on Austen's Work: The Best Audio Shows This Week
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to recount Austen's most beloved novel as opposed to the celebrated Julie Andrews? While it doesn't feature Colin Firth soaking wet, the Hollywood great acts as a charming and true narrator of the timeless romcom classic featuring Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. The series, split across two dozen plus installments, not only marks the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth – it coincides with Andrews’s 90th year as well!
Widely available, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
Such is the strain when creating your own large residence, Grand Designs is one of the few property series in which separation is a feature instead of a flaw. The host joins forces with the presenter in this pleasant companion series for dedicated followers – and reveals that he has been on the verge of dipping into his own money for financially strained participants.
Available via Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Each Sunday, Woman’s Hour host Nuala McGovern a dedicated installment covering a specific issue using recognized experts and professionals. She starts off with friendship – ways to create room for friends and stay connected – by speaking with author Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Samuel and expert Franco. It's discussion-based, practical and, most importantly, supportive.
On BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
From Pink Floyd to Blur, the label was home to an array of huge British acts. This audio series led by Atkins will surely please audio fans and business heads, as it ably charts EMI's failure via interviews featuring Tennant and debated ex-chairman Guy Hands.
Available broadly, new episodes each week
Coining It
Led by the journalist, this latest production appears to be it could be an ordinary digital currency tale. Fortunately, this account of a man who discovered a digital flaw offering limitless funds and catapulted the person from Blackpool to Dubai emerges as a vibrant and very amusing adventure – though undoubtedly a warning tale.
Widely available, episodes weekly
