Julie Andrews' Charming Take on Austen's Work: The Best Audio Shows Weekly

This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice

Who could be more perfect to retell the author's best-loved tale than the esteemed Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth drenched, the screen legend acts as a charming and accurate storyteller of the timeless romantic comedy featuring Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. This production, divided into multiple segments, not simply honors the quarter-millennial since Austen was born – it’s Andrews’s 90th year this year, too!
Accessible on many platforms, weekly releases

Grand Designs Deconstructed

The stress is so intense when creating a personal dream house, Grand Designs stands among the rare TV property shows where marital breakdown is a feature as opposed to an error. The host teams up with Greg James in this friendly spin-off aimed at enthusiasts – and reveals that he came close to using his own money for financially strained homeowners.
Spotify, new installments each week

Woman’s Hour Guide to Life

Every Sunday, the presenter Nuala McGovern a special episode covering a particular topic with familiar voices and specialists. She starts off on the theme of friendships – ways to create room for them and maintain contact – by speaking with author Dolly Alderton, journalist Cohen, Dr Samuel and Dr Marisa G Franco. The tone is chatty, helpful and, most importantly, supportive.
On BBC Sounds, new shows each week

Music, Money & Mayhem

Including Pink Floyd to Blur, the label was home to a deluge of prominent British bands. This production led by the host will surely appeal to audio fans and finance experts, as it effectively outlines the company's downfall via interviews featuring Tennant and controversial former chairman Hands.
Available broadly, episodes weekly

Coining It

Led by Lewis Goodall, this latest production sounds like it could be another run-of-the-mill cryptocurrency narrative. Happily, this account about an individual who found a cryptocurrency error offering limitless funds and propelled the person from the seaside town to the Emirates turns out to be a colourful and highly entertaining adventure – though undoubtedly an advisory narrative.
Widely available, weekly releases

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