Dame Julie Andrews' Wonderful Take on Austen's Work: Top Broadcasts Weekly
Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice
Who could be more perfect to retell Austen's best-loved story than her royal highness Julie Andrews? While it doesn't feature Colin Firth in a wet shirt, the Hollywood great acts as a charming and true storyteller of this classic romcom classic about Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. The show, divided into multiple segments, not simply celebrates the 250-year mark since Austen was born – it’s Andrews’s 90th year as well!
Available broadly, episodes weekly
Grand Designs Deconstructed
So great is the pressure in constructing an individual mega-home, Grand Designs is one of the few television home programs in which separation is common rather than a bug. Kevin McCloud collaborates with Greg James on this pleasant companion series for superfans – and confesses that he was near to dipping into his personal funds for budget-challenged homeowners.
Spotify, episodes weekly
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
Every Sunday, the presenter leads a dedicated installment addressing a specific issue using recognized experts and experts. She kicks off with friendship – how to make space for friends and keep in touch – by interviewing Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and expert Franco. It's discussion-based, practical and above all, reassuring.
BBC Sounds, new shows each week
Music, Money & Mayhem
Starting with Pink Floyd up to Blur, the label was home to a flood of huge British acts. This podcast presented by Chris Atkins is bound to satisfy music enthusiasts and industry professionals, as it skillfully traces the company's downfall via interviews featuring Tennant and debated ex-chairman Guy Hands.
Widely available, episodes weekly
Coining It
Led by Goodall, this fresh show sounds like it could be a typical digital currency tale. Happily, this account of a man who uncovered a digital flaw that promised infinite cash and catapulted this individual from the seaside town to the Emirates emerges as an engaging and very amusing adventure – if clearly a warning tale.
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week
