Julie Andrews' Charming Take on Jane Austen: The Best Podcasts of the Week
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Is there anyone more suited to recount Jane Austen’s cherished tale as opposed to the esteemed Julie Andrews? While it doesn't feature Colin Firth soaking wet, the iconic actress serves as a delightful and true storyteller of the original romcom classic centered on Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. This production, divided into multiple segments, not simply marks the quarter-millennial since Austen was born – it’s Andrews’s ninetieth birthday this year, too!
Widely available, weekly releases
Grand Designs Deconstructed
Such is the strain when creating an individual mega-home, the TV program stands among the rare TV property shows in which separation is a feature as opposed to an error. Kevin McCloud collaborates with the presenter on this friendly spin-off aimed at enthusiasts – and reveals that he was close to using his own money for cash-strapped participants.
Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
On Sundays, the presenter leads a special episode that tackles a particular topic with familiar voices and experts. She begins on the theme of friendships – ways to create room for them and maintain contact – by speaking with Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and Dr Franco. It's discussion-based, practical and above all, supportive.
Via BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
Including Pink Floyd up to Blur, the label featured a flood of huge British acts. This production hosted by Atkins is bound to please both music nerds and finance experts, as it ably charts EMI's failure through discussions including Neil Tennant and debated past leader Guy Hands.
Available broadly, weekly releases
Coining It
Hosted by Lewis Goodall, this new series seems like it might be another run-of-the-mill crypto crime story. Happily, this account concerning a person who discovered a cryptocurrency error that promised endless money and catapulted him from Blackpool to the Middle East emerges as a vibrant and highly entertaining story – if clearly a cautionary one.
Available broadly, new episodes each week
