Julie Andrews' Delightful Take on Austen's Work: The Best Podcasts Weekly
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Who better to retell the author's most beloved novel compared to her royal highness Julie Andrews? It may lack Colin Firth in a wet shirt, the screen legend is a wonderful and faithful voice of the original love story about Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. The series, which is broken down into two dozen plus installments, not simply marks the 250th anniversary since Austen was born – it also marks Andrews’s 90th birthday also!
Widely available, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
So great is the pressure in constructing a personal dream house, the TV program is one of the few television home programs in which separation is common instead of a flaw. Kevin McCloud teams up with the presenter on this pleasant companion series for dedicated followers – and reveals that he has been near to opening up his own money for budget-challenged homeowners.
Available via Spotify, weekly episodes
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
On Sundays, Nuala McGovern leads a special episode that tackles an individual subject using recognized experts and professionals. She starts off with friendship – how to make space for friends and stay connected – by interviewing Dolly Alderton, journalist Cohen, Dr Samuel and expert Franco. The tone is chatty, helpful and, most importantly, supportive.
Via BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Music, Money & Mayhem
From Pink Floyd up to Blur, the label was home to an array of huge British acts. This audio series presented by the host is bound to satisfy music enthusiasts and finance experts, as it effectively outlines EMI's failure via interviews featuring Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant and controversial former chairman Guy Hands.
Accessible on many platforms, episodes weekly
Coining It
Presented by the journalist, this fresh show seems like it may turn into another run-of-the-mill crypto crime story. Gladly, this story about an individual who uncovered a bitcoin glitch offering endless money and propelled him from the seaside town to the Emirates proves to be a vibrant and highly entertaining story – if clearly an advisory narrative.
Accessible on many platforms, episodes weekly
