Julie Andrews' Charming Version on Jane Austen: Top Broadcasts of the Week
This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Who better to recount Austen's most beloved story than the celebrated Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth in a wet shirt, the screen legend acts as a charming and accurate voice of this classic romcom classic about Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. The series, divided into 25 episodes, not only celebrates the 250-year mark of Austen’s birth – it coincides with Andrews’s 90th birthday as well!
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week
Grand Designs Deconstructed
The stress is so intense in constructing an individual large residence, Grand Designs is one of the few TV property shows in which separation is a feature rather than a bug. McCloud teams up with James on this amiable offshoot for dedicated followers – and reveals that he has been close to using his own money for financially strained participants.
On Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
On Sundays, Nuala McGovern leads a special episode addressing a specific issue using recognized experts and experts. She starts off with friendship – methods to find time for relationships and keep in touch – by interviewing writer Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Samuel and Dr Marisa G Franco. It's discussion-based, practical and, most importantly, reassuring.
Via BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
From Pink Floyd up to Blur, EMI was home to an array of major UK artists. This audio series led by Atkins is bound to satisfy music enthusiasts and finance experts, as it effectively outlines the label’s collapse through discussions with the likes of Neil Tennant and contentious former chairman Hands.
Available broadly, new episodes each week
Coining It
Presented by Lewis Goodall, this fresh show appears to be it might be another run-of-the-mill cryptocurrency narrative. Gladly, this tale concerning a person who uncovered a bitcoin glitch that promised endless money and launched the person from the seaside town to Dubai proves to be a colourful and highly entertaining caper – though undoubtedly a warning tale.
Accessible on many platforms, weekly releases
