Julie Andrews' Wonderful Interpretation on Jane Austen: The Best Podcasts This Week
This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to recount the author's most beloved novel than the esteemed Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth soaking wet, the Hollywood great serves as a delightful and true storyteller of this classic romcom classic featuring Elizabeth Bennet along with Mr Darcy. The show, which is broken down into two dozen plus installments, doesn't just honors the quarter-millennial of Austen’s birth – it coincides with Andrews’s 90th year also!
Accessible on many platforms, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
So great is the pressure when creating a personal dream house, Grand Designs is one of the few property series where divorce occurs regularly instead of a flaw. McCloud collaborates with the presenter in this pleasant companion series aimed at enthusiasts – and admits that he has been close to opening up his personal funds for cash-strapped homeowners.
On Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Every Sunday, the presenter leads a dedicated installment covering a specific issue with familiar voices and experts. She starts off by discussing friendship – methods to find time for them and keep in touch – through conversations with writer Alderton, journalist Cohen, Dr Samuel and Dr Marisa G Franco. The tone is chatty, helpful and crucially, comforting.
Via BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Music, Money & Mayhem
From Pink Floyd and Blur, the label featured an array of major UK artists. This audio series presented by the host is bound to please music enthusiasts and business heads, as it skillfully traces the company's downfall through discussions including Tennant and debated ex-chairman Guy Hands.
Accessible on many platforms, weekly releases
Coining It
Presented by Goodall, this new series sounds like it may turn into another run-of-the-mill cryptocurrency narrative. Happily, this tale of a man who discovered a cryptocurrency error that suggested endless money and propelled him starting in Blackpool to Dubai emerges as a colourful and highly entertaining story – while certainly a cautionary one.
Accessible on many platforms, weekly releases
