Julie Andrews' Charming Version on Austen's Work: Top Audio Shows Weekly

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Pride & Prejudice

Who better to recount Jane Austen’s cherished story as opposed to the celebrated Julie Andrews? It may lack Colin Firth in a wet shirt, the iconic actress is a wonderful and faithful voice of the original romcom classic centered on Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. The series, split across two dozen plus installments, not only honors the 250-year mark since Austen was born – it also marks Andrews’s 90th birthday this year, too!
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week

Grand Designs Deconstructed

So great is the pressure of building a personal large residence, this property series stands among the rare property series in which separation occurs regularly rather than a bug. Kevin McCloud collaborates with Greg James on this friendly spin-off aimed at enthusiasts – and reveals that he has been close to opening up his own chequebook for cash-strapped homeowners.
Spotify, new installments each week

Woman’s Hour Guide to Life

Every Sunday, the presenter leads a dedicated installment covering an individual subject with familiar voices and professionals. She begins by discussing friendship – ways to create room for friends and maintain contact – by interviewing writer Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and expert Franco. It's discussion-based, helpful and, most importantly, supportive.
On BBC Sounds, new shows each week

Music, Money & Mayhem

From Pink Floyd to Blur, the company hosted a deluge of prominent British bands. This podcast led by Atkins will certainly please audio fans and business heads, as it ably charts EMI's failure by means of conversations with the likes of Neil Tennant and contentious former chairman Guy Hands.
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week

Coining It

Led by the journalist, this latest production sounds like it could be an ordinary crypto crime story. Gladly, this account of a man who uncovered a bitcoin glitch that promised limitless funds and launched the person from Blackpool to the Emirates proves to be an engaging and very amusing caper – though undoubtedly a warning tale.
Available broadly, episodes weekly