Julie Andrews' Wonderful Version on Jane Austen: Top Broadcasts of the Week
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Is there anyone more suited to recount Austen's most beloved story as opposed to the celebrated Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth soaking wet, the iconic actress is a wonderful and faithful storyteller of the timeless romcom classic featuring Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. This production, which is broken down into two dozen plus installments, doesn't just marks the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth – it also marks Andrews’s ninetieth birthday as well!
Accessible on many platforms, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
The stress is so intense when creating a personal large residence, the TV program is among the handful of television home programs in which separation is common as opposed to an error. The host joins forces with James in this amiable offshoot for dedicated followers – and reveals that he came close to dipping into his personal funds for budget-challenged homeowners.
Available via Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
On Sundays, the presenter leads a special episode covering a particular topic with familiar voices and specialists. She kicks off on the theme of friendships – methods to find time for friends and keep in touch – through conversations with writer Alderton, journalist Cohen, Dr Samuel and Dr Marisa G Franco. The tone is chatty, useful and above all, comforting.
BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Music, Money & Mayhem
Including Pink Floyd and Blur, the company hosted an array of huge British acts. This podcast presented by the host will surely satisfy music enthusiasts and industry professionals, as it ably charts the label’s collapse via interviews with the likes of Neil Tennant and debated former chairman Guy Hands.
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week
Coining It
Led by Goodall, this latest production sounds like it could be a typical digital currency tale. Gladly, this account of a man who uncovered a digital flaw offering infinite cash and catapulted this individual from the seaside town to Dubai emerges as an engaging and very amusing story – while certainly an advisory narrative.
Widely available, episodes weekly
