Julie Andrews' Delightful Interpretation on Austen's Work: Top Audio Shows This Week
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Who better to narrate the author's cherished novel than the celebrated Julie Andrews? It may lack Colin Firth in a wet shirt, the screen legend acts as a charming and accurate storyteller of the timeless romantic comedy featuring Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. The series, divided into two dozen plus installments, not only celebrates the quarter-millennial of the author's birth – it coincides with Andrews’s ninetieth birthday this year, too!
Widely available, weekly releases
Grand Designs Deconstructed
The stress is so intense in constructing your own dream house, Grand Designs is one of the few property series where divorce occurs regularly rather than a bug. McCloud collaborates with the presenter for this pleasant companion series for superfans – and reveals that he has been near to opening up his personal funds for budget-challenged contributors.
Available via Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Each Sunday, Woman’s Hour host Nuala McGovern a focused segment covering a specific issue using recognized experts and experts. She starts off with friendship – methods to find time for friends and maintain contact – through conversations with author Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and Dr Franco. It’s conversational, useful and above all, comforting.
Via BBC Sounds, weekly episodes
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd and Blur, EMI featured a flood of prominent British bands. This audio series hosted by Atkins will surely satisfy both music nerds and finance experts, as it effectively outlines the label’s collapse through discussions including Neil Tennant and debated ex-chairman Guy Hands.
Available broadly, weekly releases
Coining It
Hosted by Goodall, this fresh show seems like it may turn into another run-of-the-mill digital currency tale. Fortunately, this account about an individual who uncovered a digital flaw that promised limitless funds and launched him from the seaside town to the Emirates proves to be an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable caper – while certainly a cautionary one.
Widely available, episodes weekly
