Dame Julie Andrews' Charming Interpretation on Austen's Work: The Best Podcasts This Week
Weekly Highlight
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to narrate Jane Austen’s most beloved story as opposed to the celebrated Julie Andrews? It may lack Colin Firth drenched, the iconic actress acts as a charming and true voice of the timeless romcom classic centered on Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. The series, which is broken down into multiple segments, not only celebrates the 250-year mark of Austen’s birth – it’s Andrews’s 90th year as well!
Widely available, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
Such is the strain of building an individual dream house, this property series is among the handful of TV property shows where divorce occurs regularly as opposed to an error. Kevin McCloud teams up with James for this amiable offshoot aimed at enthusiasts – and admits that he came on the verge of using his own chequebook for financially strained participants.
Available via Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Every Sunday, the presenter Nuala McGovern a focused segment covering an individual subject with familiar voices and professionals. She begins with friendship – methods to find time for relationships and keep in touch – by interviewing author Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Samuel and expert Franco. It’s conversational, practical and crucially, reassuring.
On BBC Sounds, weekly episodes
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd to Blur, the label was home to a flood of major UK artists. This audio series hosted by Chris Atkins will surely appeal to audio fans and industry professionals, as it ably charts the company's downfall via interviews including Neil Tennant and debated former chairman Guy Hands.
Available broadly, episodes weekly
Coining It
Led by the journalist, this latest production sounds like it might be another run-of-the-mill digital currency tale. Gladly, this story concerning a person who uncovered a bitcoin glitch that promised endless money and propelled this individual from Blackpool to the Middle East turns out to be a vibrant and highly entertaining story – while certainly a warning tale.
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week