Dame Julie Andrews' Wonderful Interpretation on Austen's Work: Finest Podcasts This Week
This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Is there anyone more suited to narrate the author's cherished story as opposed to her royal highness Julie Andrews? It may lack Colin Firth drenched, the screen legend acts as a charming and faithful narrator of the timeless love story about Elizabeth Bennet along with Mr Darcy. The show, split across multiple segments, not simply celebrates the 250th anniversary since Austen was born – it also marks Andrews’s 90th birthday as well!
Widely available, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
The stress is so intense when creating an individual large residence, the TV program stands among the rare property series in which separation is a feature rather than a bug. McCloud collaborates with James on this friendly spin-off for dedicated followers – and admits that he was near to opening up his own chequebook for cash-strapped participants.
Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Each Sunday, the presenter Nuala McGovern a special episode that tackles an individual subject with familiar voices and professionals. She kicks off by discussing friendship – methods to find time for friends and keep in touch – by interviewing writer Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and Dr Franco. The tone is chatty, practical and, most importantly, comforting.
Via BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
From Pink Floyd and Blur, the label featured a deluge of major UK artists. This audio series presented by the host will surely please both music nerds and business heads, as it effectively outlines the company's downfall through discussions featuring Neil Tennant and debated past leader Hands.
Widely available, episodes weekly
Coining It
Presented by Lewis Goodall, this new series appears to be it may turn into another run-of-the-mill digital currency tale. Happily, this account concerning a person who discovered a cryptocurrency error that promised infinite cash and launched this individual from Blackpool to Dubai proves to be a vibrant and highly entertaining caper – if clearly a cautionary one.
Available broadly, episodes weekly