Mike Wozniak is a comedian and writer who is perhaps best known for Man Down and as co-host of Junior Taskmaster.

Along with his trusted trademark moustache he is returning to the comedy circuit with his new tour The Bench.

But it was a childhood of bad violin and faking it with a guitar that sparked his love of music.

Inherited: Minor Swing by Django Reinhardt and Quintette du Hot Club de France

Producer: Ben Mitchell

When the cricket loving comedian Andy Zaltzman is not dotting balls and crossing fours off the Test Match Special stats sheet he can be found hosting The News Quiz on Radio 4 and on stage with his new stand-up tour Zaltgeist.

But it was his father's love of blues that sparked his love of music...and bad trumpet playing.

Inherited: Got My Mojo Working by Muddy Waters

Producer: Ben Mitchell

The Irish writer, Marian Keyes, has sold 35 million novels in 33 languages, and a new BBC series "The Walsh Sisters" is inspired by some of her most famous work.

From her debut novel over 30 years ago to last year's "My Favourite Mistake", she’s championed women's stories and never shied away from discussing her own life and addiction to alcohol.

Her Inheritance Tracks are both enjoyable and moving in equal measure.

Inherited: Only Our Rivers Run Free by Christy Moore

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Jesse Edwards

Radio 1 DJ Matt Edmondson has two passions...music and games.

He is the creator of the much played game Obama Lama and co-founded the boardgame company Format Games.

Both music and games are important loves that he shares with his daughters…

Inherited: I Want It That Way by Backstreet Boys

Producer: Ben Mitchell

The Oscar winning actor Riz Ahmed, whose new film sees him star alongside Timothy Spall as the tragic Prince of Denmark in a modern retelling of Hamlet, is a passionate music aficionado.

His most critically acclaimed role perhaps came in the film a Sound of Metal where he played a drummer coming to terms with going deaf, a role which saw him become the first Muslim performer to be nominated for Best Actor at the Academy Awards.

But the music that runs deepest brings with it memories of his childhood and Pakistani heritage.

Inherited: Aap Jaisa Koi by Nazia Hassan

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Anna Bailey

Our inheritance tracks this week come from the musician and broadcaster Mika, who is back out on tour with his latest album Hyperlove.

Mika was born in Lebanon, and raised in Cyprus, Paris and London, all of which feed into his intriguing new album and makes for a fascinating edition of Inheritance Tracks.

Inherited: Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Claire Foy is an actor who’s enjoyed great success playing two queens, one of whom enjoyed a significantly longer reign than the other, as Anne Boleyn and Queen Elizabeth II.

Before going to see her in her new film, an adaptation of Helen Macdonald’s fabulous memoir, H is for Hawk - what better way to understand the woman behind the camera lens that hearing the music most important to her.

Inherited: When You Were Sweet 16 by Perry Como

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Anna Bailey

Mark Heap is one of the funniest actors on television - from Green Wing to Friday Night Dinner and his new series opposite Dawn French - Can You Keep a Secret.

Born in India to the son of a Methodist minister Mark's early life featured eclectic and majestic music.

Inherited: Were You There? by Tennessee Ernie Ford

Passing on: L'Ascension: IV Prière du Christ montant vers son père, composed by Olivier Messiaen, performed by Orchestre de l'Opéra National de Paris

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Justin Hawkins founded The Darkness, alongside his brother, bursting onto the scene in 2003 with their debut album Permission To Land.

He found fame for his massive five octave vocal range, and the "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" singer now hosts his own online series "Justin Hawkins Rides Again" where he shares his love and passion for music.

What then will he share as his Inheritance Tracks.

Inherited: There Are More Questions Than Answers by Johnny Nash

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Our Inheritance Tracks this week are the choice of an actor with an astonishing list of theatre, film and television credits to her name, and an array of awards and nominations to match.

Here are the Inheritance tracks of Emily Watson.

Inherited: Puccini's La Boheme sung by Luciano Pavarotti

Producer: Anna Bailey