Dame Julie Andrews' Wonderful Version on Jane Austen: The Best Audio Shows This Week
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Who better to recount Jane Austen’s cherished tale than her royal highness Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth in a wet shirt, the iconic actress acts as a charming and faithful voice of this classic romantic comedy featuring Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. The series, split across multiple segments, doesn't just honors the 250th anniversary of the author's birth – it coincides with Andrews’s ninetieth birthday this year, too!
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week
Grand Designs Deconstructed
Such is the strain of building an individual mega-home, the TV program is one of the few property series in which separation occurs regularly instead of a flaw. The host teams up with James on this friendly spin-off aimed at enthusiasts – and reveals that he was on the verge of opening up his personal funds for cash-strapped homeowners.
On Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Each Sunday, Woman’s Hour host Nuala McGovern a focused segment addressing an individual subject with familiar voices and professionals. She begins with friendship – methods to find time for them and maintain contact – through conversations with author Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Samuel and Dr Franco. The tone is chatty, useful and, most importantly, comforting.
BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd to Blur, the label featured a flood of prominent British bands. This production led by Atkins will surely please audio fans and industry professionals, as it ably charts EMI's failure through discussions with the likes of Neil Tennant and controversial former chairman Guy Hands.
Widely available, new episodes each week
Coining It
Led by the journalist, this fresh show seems like it could be a typical digital currency tale. Fortunately, this account concerning a person who found a digital flaw that suggested infinite cash and launched him from Blackpool to Dubai turns out to be an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable adventure – though undoubtedly an advisory narrative.
Available broadly, new episodes each week
