Julie Andrews' Wonderful Interpretation on Austen's Work: Finest Broadcasts This Week
This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Is there anyone more suited to recount Austen's most beloved novel as opposed to the esteemed Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth soaking wet, the Hollywood great is a wonderful and true narrator of this classic romcom classic centered on Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. This production, split across multiple segments, not only honors the 250th anniversary since Austen was born – it’s Andrews’s ninetieth birthday also!
Widely available, new episodes each week
Grand Designs Deconstructed
So great is the pressure in constructing your own mega-home, this property series stands among the rare TV property shows where divorce is a feature instead of a flaw. The host joins forces with the presenter for this friendly spin-off aimed at enthusiasts – and confesses that he came on the verge of opening up his personal funds for financially strained homeowners.
On Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
On Sundays, Woman’s Hour host hosts a special episode covering a particular topic through well-known speakers and experts. She kicks off on the theme of friendships – methods to find time for relationships and stay connected – through conversations with writer Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Samuel and Dr Marisa G Franco. It’s conversational, useful and crucially, reassuring.
On BBC Sounds, weekly episodes
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd up to Blur, the company was home to a flood of prominent British bands. This production presented by the host will surely satisfy audio fans and business heads, as it effectively outlines the company's downfall through discussions including Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant and debated former chairman Hands.
Available broadly, weekly releases
Coining It
Led by Goodall, this new series sounds like it could be another run-of-the-mill cryptocurrency narrative. Happily, this tale about an individual who uncovered a digital flaw offering limitless funds and catapulted this individual starting in Blackpool to Dubai emerges as a colourful and thoroughly enjoyable caper – if clearly an advisory narrative.
Widely available, episodes weekly
