Dame Julie Andrews' Charming Take on Austen's Work: Top Audio Shows of the Week
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Pride & Prejudice
Who better to narrate the author's cherished tale as opposed to the esteemed Julie Andrews? It may lack Colin Firth soaking wet, the screen legend acts as a charming and faithful narrator of the timeless love story about Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. This production, divided into multiple segments, not only marks the 250th anniversary since Austen was born – it’s Andrews’s 90th birthday as well!
Accessible on many platforms, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
Such is the strain in constructing an individual large residence, this property series is one of the few property series in which separation occurs regularly as opposed to an error. McCloud collaborates with the presenter for this friendly spin-off for superfans – and confesses that he has been close to using his own chequebook for cash-strapped contributors.
Spotify, weekly episodes
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
On Sundays, Woman’s Hour host Nuala McGovern a dedicated installment addressing a particular topic using recognized experts and professionals. She begins by discussing friendship – ways to create room for relationships and stay connected – by interviewing writer Alderton, Claire Cohen, therapist Samuel and Dr Marisa G Franco. It’s conversational, practical and above all, comforting.
Via BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Music, Money & Mayhem
Including Pink Floyd up to Blur, the label was home to a flood of huge British acts. This production hosted by Chris Atkins will surely please both music nerds and finance experts, as it effectively outlines EMI's failure through discussions including Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant and debated ex-chairman Guy Hands.
Widely available, episodes weekly
Coining It
Led by Goodall, this new series seems like it could be a typical cryptocurrency narrative. Happily, this account of a man who found a cryptocurrency error offering limitless funds and launched this individual starting in Blackpool to the Middle East proves to be an engaging and highly entertaining story – though undoubtedly an advisory narrative.
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week
