Dame Julie Andrews' Charming Take on Jane Austen: Top Podcasts This Week
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to recount Jane Austen’s cherished story as opposed to the celebrated Julie Andrews? While it doesn't feature Colin Firth drenched, the Hollywood great acts as a charming and true voice of the timeless romantic comedy featuring Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. The show, divided into two dozen plus installments, doesn't just honors the quarter-millennial of the author's birth – it also marks Andrews’s ninetieth birthday as well!
Available broadly, weekly releases
Grand Designs Deconstructed
The stress is so intense when creating an individual large residence, the TV program is among the handful of television home programs in which separation occurs regularly rather than a bug. Kevin McCloud teams up with the presenter in this pleasant companion series for dedicated followers – and reveals that he was close to using his own money for budget-challenged contributors.
Spotify, weekly episodes
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
On Sundays, Nuala McGovern Nuala McGovern a dedicated installment addressing a specific issue through well-known speakers and experts. She kicks off on the theme of friendships – ways to create room for friends and maintain contact – through conversations with writer Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and Dr Marisa G Franco. It's discussion-based, practical and, most importantly, supportive.
On BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
Including Pink Floyd to Blur, the company hosted an array of huge British acts. This production led by Atkins will surely satisfy audio fans and finance experts, as it skillfully traces EMI's failure via interviews including Tennant and controversial ex-chairman Guy Hands.
Widely available, episodes weekly
Coining It
Hosted by Goodall, this new series seems like it may turn into an ordinary cryptocurrency narrative. Fortunately, this tale concerning a person who uncovered a bitcoin glitch that suggested endless money and catapulted him starting in Blackpool to Dubai proves to be an engaging and very amusing story – though undoubtedly a warning tale.
Available broadly, weekly releases
