Julie Andrews' Charming Interpretation on Austen's Work: The Best Broadcasts of the Week
Weekly Highlight
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to retell the author's cherished tale as opposed to the celebrated Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth in a wet shirt, the Hollywood great serves as a delightful and true narrator of this classic romcom classic about Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. This production, divided into two dozen plus installments, doesn't just celebrates the quarter-millennial of the author's birth – it coincides with Andrews’s 90th year as well!
Accessible on many platforms, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
Such is the strain when creating your own dream house, Grand Designs is among the handful of TV property shows where divorce occurs regularly as opposed to an error. McCloud collaborates with James in this pleasant companion series for superfans – and reveals that he was near to opening up his personal funds for cash-strapped contributors.
Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Every Sunday, Nuala McGovern leads a special episode that tackles a specific issue using recognized experts and professionals. She starts off on the theme of friendships – ways to create room for them and maintain contact – by interviewing writer Alderton, journalist Cohen, Dr Samuel and expert Franco. The tone is chatty, helpful and above all, comforting.
BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd to Blur, EMI featured a flood of major UK artists. This audio series presented by the host will surely satisfy both music nerds and industry professionals, as it effectively outlines the company's downfall through discussions including Tennant and controversial past leader Hands.
Widely available, weekly releases
Coining It
Hosted by Goodall, this fresh show appears to be it might be another run-of-the-mill digital currency tale. Fortunately, this tale of a man who uncovered a bitcoin glitch that promised infinite cash and catapulted him from the seaside town to the Emirates turns out to be a colourful and very amusing caper – if clearly an advisory narrative.
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week
