Dame Julie Andrews' Delightful Take on Austen's Work: The Best Podcasts Weekly
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Is there anyone more suited to recount Austen's cherished tale compared to the esteemed Julie Andrews? While it doesn't feature Colin Firth in a wet shirt, the iconic actress acts as a charming and faithful voice of this classic love story centered on Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. This production, divided into two dozen plus installments, not only marks the quarter-millennial of Austen’s birth – it coincides with Andrews’s 90th birthday as well!
Widely available, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
So great is the pressure in constructing your own dream house, the TV program stands among the rare television home programs in which separation is a feature instead of a flaw. The host joins forces with the presenter in this amiable offshoot for dedicated followers – and confesses that he has been close to dipping into his own money for budget-challenged participants.
On Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Every Sunday, Woman’s Hour host hosts a dedicated installment addressing an individual subject through well-known speakers and professionals. She starts off on the theme of friendships – how to make space for friends and stay connected – through conversations with writer Alderton, Claire Cohen, therapist Samuel and Dr Marisa G Franco. It's discussion-based, practical and crucially, comforting.
Via BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
From Pink Floyd up to Blur, EMI was home to an array of major UK artists. This audio series presented by the host is bound to please music enthusiasts and business heads, as it effectively outlines the company's downfall through discussions with the likes of Neil Tennant and contentious past leader Guy Hands.
Available broadly, weekly releases
Coining It
Led by Goodall, this latest production appears to be it could be a typical crypto crime story. Fortunately, this account concerning a person who found a cryptocurrency error that suggested endless money and launched him starting in Blackpool to the Emirates turns out to be a colourful and highly entertaining adventure – while certainly a warning tale.
Accessible on many platforms, weekly releases
