This Week's Choice
Pride & Prejudice
Who better to retell Jane Austen’s cherished tale as opposed to the celebrated Julie Andrews? While it doesn't feature Colin Firth drenched, the Hollywood great serves as a delightful and true narrator of this classic romantic comedy about Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. The show, divided into 25 episodes, not simply honors the 250-year mark since Austen was born – it’s Andrews’s ninetieth birthday also!
Available broadly, weekly releases
Grand Designs Deconstructed
The stress is so intense when creating an individual dream house, this property series is among the handful of television home programs where marital breakdown is a feature rather than a bug. McCloud teams up with James for this amiable offshoot aimed at enthusiasts – and reveals that he was on the verge of dipping into his personal funds for budget-challenged homeowners.
Available via Spotify, weekly episodes
Woman’s Hour Guide to Life
On Sundays, Woman’s Hour host leads a special episode that tackles a particular topic using recognized experts and experts. She begins on the theme of friendships – ways to create room for them and keep in touch – by speaking with writer Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and Dr Marisa G Franco. The tone is chatty, practical and above all, reassuring.
Via BBC Sounds, weekly episodes
Music, Money & Mayhem
Including Pink Floyd up to Blur, the company hosted a deluge of prominent British bands. This production led by the host will surely appeal to audio fans and business heads, as it skillfully traces the company's downfall through discussions featuring Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant and controversial past leader Hands.
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week
Coining It
Led by Goodall, this fresh show sounds like it could be another run-of-the-mill cryptocurrency narrative. Fortunately, this story concerning a person who uncovered a digital flaw that promised infinite cash and launched him from Blackpool to the Emirates proves to be a vibrant and highly entertaining story – if clearly a warning tale.
Accessible on many platforms, new episodes each week
