Julie Andrews' Delightful Take on Jane Austen: The Best Broadcasts of the Week
This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Who better to narrate Jane Austen’s cherished novel compared to the esteemed Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth soaking wet, the iconic actress is a wonderful and accurate voice of the timeless love story centered on Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. This production, split across 25 episodes, not only celebrates the quarter-millennial since Austen was born – it also marks Andrews’s ninetieth birthday this year, too!
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week
Grand Designs Deconstructed
So great is the pressure when creating an individual dream house, this property series is among the handful of property series in which separation occurs regularly instead of a flaw. Kevin McCloud collaborates with James for this amiable offshoot aimed at enthusiasts – and confesses that he was near to using his personal funds for cash-strapped participants.
Available via Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Each Sunday, Woman’s Hour host hosts a special episode that tackles an individual subject with familiar voices and specialists. She begins with friendship – how to make space for them and maintain contact – by interviewing Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and Dr Franco. It’s conversational, useful and, most importantly, reassuring.
BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
From Pink Floyd and Blur, the label hosted a flood of prominent British bands. This production presented by Chris Atkins will surely satisfy music enthusiasts and business heads, as it effectively outlines the company's downfall via interviews with the likes of Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant and controversial former chairman Guy Hands.
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week
Coining It
Presented by the journalist, this latest production seems like it could be an ordinary digital currency tale. Gladly, this tale about an individual who discovered a digital flaw that promised limitless funds and catapulted him starting in Blackpool to the Middle East proves to be a vibrant and highly entertaining story – if clearly a cautionary one.
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week
