Julie Andrews' Charming Take on Austen's Work: The Best Broadcasts Weekly
Weekly Highlight
Pride & Prejudice
Is there anyone more suited to recount Jane Austen’s cherished novel compared to her royal highness Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth soaking wet, the Hollywood great serves as a delightful and accurate storyteller of this classic romcom classic featuring Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. The show, divided into 25 episodes, not only honors the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth – it’s Andrews’s 90th year this year, too!
Available broadly, new episodes each week
Grand Designs Deconstructed
So great is the pressure in constructing an individual dream house, Grand Designs is among the handful of TV property shows in which separation is common as opposed to an error. Kevin McCloud collaborates with Greg James for this amiable offshoot aimed at enthusiasts – and confesses that he came on the verge of opening up his personal funds for financially strained homeowners.
Available via Spotify, new installments each week
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Every Sunday, the presenter Nuala McGovern a dedicated installment covering a particular topic using recognized experts and specialists. She starts off by discussing friendship – how to make space for relationships and stay connected – by speaking with writer Alderton, Claire Cohen, therapist Samuel and Dr Franco. It’s conversational, practical and above all, comforting.
On BBC Sounds, episodes weekly
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd and Blur, the label was home to an array of prominent British bands. This production presented by Chris Atkins will certainly satisfy both music nerds and industry professionals, as it skillfully traces EMI's failure through discussions with the likes of Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant and controversial ex-chairman Guy Hands.
Accessible on many platforms, episodes weekly
Coining It
Presented by Goodall, this fresh show sounds like it might be a typical cryptocurrency narrative. Happily, this account concerning a person who found a digital flaw offering infinite cash and launched the person from Blackpool to Dubai turns out to be a vibrant and very amusing caper – while certainly a warning tale.
Accessible on many platforms, episodes weekly
