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Pick of the Week
Pride & Prejudice

Is there anyone more suited to narrate the author's best-loved story as opposed to her royal highness Julie Andrews? Although missing Colin Firth drenched, the Hollywood great acts as a charming and true narrator of the timeless romantic comedy centered on Elizabeth Bennet along with Mr Darcy. The show, divided into multiple segments, not only marks the quarter-millennial since Austen was born – it’s Andrews’s ninetieth birthday as well!
Widely available, episodes weekly

Grand Designs Deconstructed

So great is the pressure of building a personal dream house, this property series stands among the rare property series where divorce occurs regularly rather than a bug. Kevin McCloud teams up with James for this pleasant companion series for superfans – and reveals that he was close to dipping into his own money for cash-strapped homeowners.
Available via Spotify, new installments each week

Woman’s Hour Guide to Life

Each Sunday, the presenter leads a dedicated installment that tackles an individual subject through well-known speakers and experts. She starts off with friendship – methods to find time for them and maintain contact – through conversations with author Dolly Alderton, Claire Cohen, Dr Samuel and Dr Franco. It’s conversational, helpful and above all, reassuring.
BBC Sounds, new shows each week

Music, Money & Mayhem

From Pink Floyd and Blur, the label was home to an array of huge British acts. This audio series hosted by Chris Atkins will certainly satisfy audio fans and business heads, as it effectively outlines the label’s collapse through discussions including Tennant and controversial former chairman Guy Hands.
Widely available, new episodes each week

Coining It

Led by the journalist, this new series seems like it might be a typical crypto crime story. Fortunately, this tale concerning a person who uncovered a digital flaw that suggested limitless funds and launched this individual starting in Blackpool to the Middle East emerges as an engaging and very amusing adventure – if clearly a warning tale.
Widely available, weekly releases