Join Dame Julie Andrews as she reads Jane Austen's original, unabridged classics, brought to life with original music and immersive sound design. Season One begins with Julie's narration of the timeless Pride and Prejudice. Season Two sees her bring Austen's beloved Emma to life. Once a week, step into Austen's world: stroll through grand estates, take tea with well dressed gentlewomen, and enter ballrooms to dance with the great and good of the county. Along the way you'll meet some of literature's most unforgettable characters, brought vividly to life through Dame Julie Andrews' iconic narration. Whether you're discovering these timeless novels for the first time or returning to them once more, Jane Austen Stories offers a beautifully atmospheric way to experience Austen's enduring wit, romance, and sharp observations of the society in which she lived. Hit follow to get new episodes of Jane Austen Stories every Tuesday. For ad-free listening and early access to two new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started, or head to noiser.com/subscriptions No part of this podcast may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. In accordance with Article 4(3) of the DSM Directive 2019/790, Noiser Ltd expressly reserves this work from the text and data mining exception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
EmmaMatchmakingMr KnightleyFrank ChurchillDame Julie AndrewsClassic fictionJulie Andrews narrationJane FairfaxAudiobooksocial tensionMr EltonRomantic tensionChristmasAudiobook fictionsocial class
What listeners will find here
Frank Churchill nears at last as Jane Fairfax arrives in Highbury
Emma Part 9 turns on two much-anticipated developments: news at last of Frank Churchill and the arrival of Jane Fairfax in Highbury. The episode also sharpens Emma’s differences with Mr Knightley while raising fresh questions about Jane’s unexpected return.
A snowy journey forces Emma to face a confession that could change everything
The story turns on the journey home from Randalls, when a snowy evening ends abruptly and Emma is met with a startling confession. Part 8 centers on a revelation that challenges her confidence and threatens the plans she thought she understood.
A winter gathering at Randalls turns quietly revealing
A festive evening at Randalls brings company, conversation, and fresh anticipation around Frank Churchill’s long-awaited arrival. As the weather worsens and Harriet is absent, attention shifts in ways that may expose what Emma has failed to notice.
Christmas visitors stir new questions in Emma’s romantic calculations
Christmas arrives at Hartfield as Isabella and her family visit, giving the household a warmer, busier atmosphere. With Emma and Mr Knightley’s quarrel still in the air and fresh observations raising doubts about Mr Elton, the episode sharpens the novel’s social and romantic tensions.
Emma doubles down on matchmaking as Mr Knightley’s doubts grow
Emma’s confidence in Harriet and Mr Elton’s supposed romance drives this chapter, even as Mr Knightley warns her to be more cautious. It’s a tension-filled installment that leans into misreading, pride, and the pleasure of Austen’s social maneuvering.
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