Julie Andrews' Delightful Version on Jane Austen: Finest Podcasts of the Week
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to retell the author's best-loved story compared to her royal highness Julie Andrews? It may lack Colin Firth soaking wet, the iconic actress is a wonderful and accurate voice of the timeless romcom classic centered on Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. The series, split across multiple segments, not simply marks the quarter-millennial of Austen’s birth – it’s Andrews’s 90th birthday as well!
Available broadly, new episodes each week
Grand Designs Deconstructed
So great is the pressure of building a personal large residence, Grand Designs is among the handful of television home programs where marital breakdown occurs regularly as opposed to an error. Kevin McCloud collaborates with James in this pleasant companion series for superfans – and confesses that he was on the verge of dipping into his personal funds for financially strained participants.
Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Each Sunday, Nuala McGovern hosts a special episode covering a particular topic with familiar voices and specialists. She kicks off with friendship – methods to find time for them and keep in touch – by speaking with author Dolly Alderton, journalist Cohen, Dr Samuel and Dr Marisa G Franco. The tone is chatty, practical and, most importantly, reassuring.
Via BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Music, Money & Mayhem
From Pink Floyd up to Blur, the company hosted a flood of major UK artists. This production led by Chris Atkins will surely satisfy both music nerds and business heads, as it effectively outlines the label’s collapse via interviews featuring Tennant and contentious ex-chairman Hands.
Available broadly, weekly releases
Coining It
Hosted by the journalist, this fresh show sounds like it may turn into another run-of-the-mill cryptocurrency narrative. Happily, this tale of a man who uncovered a bitcoin glitch offering infinite cash and propelled this individual from the seaside town to the Emirates turns out to be an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable caper – though undoubtedly a warning tale.
Available broadly, weekly releases
