Julie Andrews' Wonderful Take on Jane Austen: Finest Broadcasts Weekly
This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to narrate Austen's best-loved story compared to the celebrated Julie Andrews? It may lack Colin Firth in a wet shirt, the iconic actress serves as a delightful and faithful narrator of the original romcom classic centered on Elizabeth Bennet along with Mr Darcy. The show, divided into 25 episodes, not only honors the 250-year mark since Austen was born – it coincides with Andrews’s 90th birthday as well!
Available broadly, new episodes each week
Grand Designs Deconstructed
So great is the pressure in constructing a personal large residence, Grand Designs stands among the rare television home programs where marital breakdown is a feature rather than a bug. Kevin McCloud teams up with the presenter in this amiable offshoot for superfans – and reveals that he was close to using his own chequebook for cash-strapped participants.
On Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
On Sundays, Nuala McGovern Nuala McGovern a special episode that tackles a particular topic through well-known speakers and professionals. She kicks off on the theme of friendships – how to make space for relationships and keep in touch – by speaking with author Dolly Alderton, journalist Cohen, Dr Samuel and Dr Franco. It's discussion-based, practical and above all, reassuring.
On BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
Including Pink Floyd and Blur, the label featured an array of prominent British bands. This production presented by Atkins is bound to please audio fans and finance experts, as it ably charts the label’s collapse by means of conversations with the likes of Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant and contentious ex-chairman Guy Hands.
Widely available, new episodes each week
Coining It
Presented by Lewis Goodall, this latest production sounds like it might be another run-of-the-mill digital currency tale. Gladly, this tale of a man who uncovered a digital flaw that promised infinite cash and propelled him from Blackpool to the Middle East turns out to be a vibrant and highly entertaining story – if clearly a warning tale.
Available broadly, new episodes each week
