Julie Andrews' Wonderful Version on Austen's Work: Top Broadcasts Weekly
This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Is there anyone more suited to recount the author's best-loved novel than the esteemed Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth drenched, the screen legend serves as a delightful and accurate narrator of the timeless romantic comedy featuring Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. This production, divided into two dozen plus installments, not only marks the quarter-millennial of the author's birth – it’s Andrews’s 90th year also!
Accessible on many platforms, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
Such is the strain of building an individual mega-home, the TV program is among the handful of property series where divorce occurs regularly as opposed to an error. The host joins forces with Greg James in this pleasant companion series for superfans – and confesses that he was on the verge of opening up his personal funds for budget-challenged homeowners.
Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
On Sundays, Nuala McGovern hosts a focused segment that tackles an individual subject with familiar voices and professionals. She starts off with friendship – methods to find time for relationships and stay connected – through conversations with author Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Samuel and Dr Franco. It's discussion-based, helpful and above all, supportive.
On BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd up to Blur, the label hosted a flood of major UK artists. This audio series hosted by Chris Atkins is bound to satisfy audio fans and business heads, as it skillfully traces the label’s collapse via interviews with the likes of Tennant and contentious ex-chairman Guy Hands.
Widely available, episodes weekly
Coining It
Led by Lewis Goodall, this latest production seems like it could be another run-of-the-mill crypto crime story. Gladly, this account concerning a person who found a digital flaw that promised infinite cash and catapulted the person from the seaside town to Dubai turns out to be an engaging and very amusing story – while certainly a cautionary one.
Available broadly, weekly releases
