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Pride & Prejudice

Who could be more perfect to retell the author's most beloved story compared to the esteemed Julie Andrews? It may lack Colin Firth in a wet shirt, the screen legend acts as a charming and faithful voice of the original romcom classic centered on Elizabeth Bennet together with Mr Darcy. This production, split across multiple segments, not only marks the 250-year mark of Austen’s birth – it also marks Andrews’s ninetieth birthday this year, too!
Widely available, episodes weekly

Grand Designs Deconstructed

So great is the pressure of building an individual mega-home, this property series stands among the rare property series where marital breakdown is a feature rather than a bug. The host joins forces with the presenter on this friendly spin-off aimed at enthusiasts – and confesses that he was near to using his personal funds for cash-strapped contributors.
Spotify, weekly episodes

Woman’s Hour Guide to Life

Every Sunday, the presenter Nuala McGovern a special episode addressing a particular topic with familiar voices and professionals. She kicks off on the theme of friendships – ways to create room for relationships and keep in touch – through conversations with writer Alderton, journalist Cohen, Dr Julia Samuel and expert Franco. It's discussion-based, helpful and crucially, reassuring.
BBC Sounds, weekly episodes

Music, Money & Mayhem

Starting with Pink Floyd and Blur, the label was home to an array of major UK artists. This production presented by the host will certainly please both music nerds and business heads, as it ably charts the label’s collapse through discussions including Tennant and controversial ex-chairman Guy Hands.
Widely available, episodes weekly

Coining It

Hosted by the journalist, this latest production sounds like it may turn into another run-of-the-mill digital currency tale. Fortunately, this story about an individual who discovered a cryptocurrency error that suggested limitless funds and catapulted the person starting in Blackpool to Dubai proves to be an engaging and very amusing adventure – while certainly a warning tale.
Widely available, weekly releases