Jane Austen’s Emma Returns To Her Original Words – Read By Dame Julie Andrews

Launching August 25th, from Noiser

“Jane Austen is wonderful to read. I’m delighted to have been asked by the Noiser Podcast company to return for a second season and read Austen’s wonderful book, Emma. It is filled with memorable characters — a young heroine who is convinced she’s right until proven wrong, a father who fusses over everything, suitors who think a little too much of themselves, and countless lovable others. Austen gives us a fascinating glimpse of the mores and manners of the 1800’s, yet this book feels as fresh today as when it was written. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I have.”

~ Dame Julie Andrews

Dame Julie Andrews returns for a second season of Jane Austen Stories, narrating Jane Austen’s Emma in its original, unabridged form, released in serialised episodes from Tuesday 25th August by award-winning UK podcast network Noiser.

Jane Austen’s novels have been adapted, reimagined and reinvented countless times - from lavish period dramas and beloved films to modern-day retellings. But now, one of the world’s most famous voices is inviting audiences to experience Austen’s Emma exactly as she wrote it.

Jane Austen Stories returns for a brand-new season, with Dame Julie Andrews narrating Austen’s complete, unabridged novel. Accompanied by original cinematic music and immersive sound design, the series brings Austen’s words to life while remaining faithful to the original text.

First published in 1815, Emma is one of Austen’s most enduring and entertaining novels, following the confident, well-meaning Emma Woodhouse as her attempts at matchmaking lead her into a series of increasingly complicated misunderstandings. More than 200 years later, her wit, social observations and wonderfully flawed characters remain as captivating as ever.

For a generation familiar with Austen through adaptations, this is an opportunity to return to where it all began: the original words of one of Britain’s greatest writers, brought to life by one of Britain’s most beloved voices.

Emma offers hours of gentle, literary escapism, and is the perfect companion for the cosier Autumn months.

With two free episodes releasing weekly on all podcast platforms, this serialised reading offers listeners the chance to rediscover Austen’s masterpiece in an intimate and immersive audio format. Emma follows the success of Noiser’s Pride and Prejudice, also narrated by Dame Julie Andrews, and the network’s Sherlock Holmes Short Stories series, narrated by Hugh Bonneville (Paddington, Downton Abbey), both of which have drawn millions of listeners worldwide. In now bringing Emma to life with Dame Julie Andrews, Noiser continues its commitment to championing the very best of British talent and reimagining literary classics for a global audience

Emma is available free on all podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc), listeners on Noiser Plus can also enjoy exclusive early access to additional episodes.

Summary: Noiser’s Emma, read by Dame Julie Andrews 

Emma is Jane Austen's sparkling comedy of manners about a confident young woman whose passion for matchmaking causes chaos in the lives of those around her. Full of wit, romance and unforgettable characters, it is a story of self-discovery, mistaken assumptions and finding love where it is least expected.

Noiser's production remains faithful to Austen's text while adding a fresh dimension through Julie Andrews' celebrated voice. Across 27 instalments, the story's wit, romance, and comedy are delivered with warmth and clarity, bringing Emma, Mr Knightley, and the world of Highbury vividly to life for new and returning audiences alike.

About Noiser

Noiser is an award-winning podcast network reaching millions of listeners every week. Creators of hit shows including Real Dictators, Short History Of, and Real Survival Stories, Noiser are known for their immersive approach to audio storytelling. Specialising in history and true stories, Noiser’s unique sound dovetails interviews with top historians with dramatic narration, original music, and sound design for a cinematic audio experience. More recently, the network has expanded into major adaptations of classic literature, working with some of Britain’s most celebrated talent to reimagine iconic works for new audiences. This includes the forthcoming adaptation of Emma narrated by Dame Julie Andrews, launching August 25th, 2026.

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