Philippa Gregory is the bestselling historical fiction who, amongst other things, has been bringing the Tudor period back to life; through the eyes of the women oft forgotten by the textbooks.In her latest book, The Boleyn Traitor, Philippa tells the story of how Jane Boleyn ​survived watching from the shadows of the Tudor court, using the only weapon she has; her voice.If you’re listening to this in a half-snooze state...you won’t be for much longer, because Philippa's first choices are stirring stuff indeed.Inherited: Coppélia, Act I, Mazurka performed by the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Passing on: Swing Low Sweet Chariot performed by Ladysmith Black Mambazo ft. China Black Producer: Ben Mitchell

Philippa Gregory is the bestselling historical fiction who, amongst other things, has been bringing the Tudor period back to life; through the eyes of the women oft forgotten by the textbooks. In her latest book, The Boleyn Traitor, Philippa tells the story of how Jane Boleyn ​survived watching from the shadows of the Tudor court, using the only weapon she has; her voice. If you’re listening to this in a half-snooze state...you won’t be for much longer, because Philippa's first choices are stirring stuff indeed. Inherited: Coppélia, Act I, Mazurka performed by the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra Passing on: Swing Low Sweet Chariot performed by Ladysmith Black Mambazo ft. China Black Producer: Ben Mitchell

Philippa Gregory

You may know her best as the icons — Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous, Purdey in The New Avengers, or Hester Frump in Wednesday...but away from the stage and screen, Joanna Lumley's life is surrounded by music.Inherited: In the Mood by Glenn Miller
Passing on: Pata Pata by Miriam MakebaProducer: Ben Mitchell

You may know her best as the icons — Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous, Purdey in The New Avengers, or Hester Frump in Wednesday...but away from the stage and screen, Joanna Lumley's life is surrounded by music. Inherited: In the Mood by Glenn Miller Passing on: Pata Pata by Miriam Makeba Producer: Ben Mitchell

Joanna Lumley

On Her Majesty's Secret Service by John Barry and Travelin' Soldier by The Chicks

On Her Majesty's Secret Service by John Barry and Travelin' Soldier by The Chicks

Caroline Hirons

Look over yonder wall by Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Broken Down Angel by Nazareth.

Look over yonder wall by Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Broken Down Angel by Nazareth.

Brian Johnson

Non, je ne regrette rien by Edith Piaf and Hiro by Soprano.

Non, je ne regrette rien by Edith Piaf and Hiro by Soprano.

Michel Roux Jnr

Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma - Melanie & Starman - David Bowie. Photo:Gavin Bond

Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma - Melanie & Starman - David Bowie. Photo:Gavin Bond

Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma - Melanie &amp; Starman - David Bowie. Photo:Gavin Bond

Hugh Bonneville

Grandstand theme tune by Keith Mansfield and Heartache Tonight by the Eagles

Grandstand theme tune by Keith Mansfield and Heartache Tonight by the Eagles

Dan Walker

Sweet Jamaica by Clancy Eccles and What’s Going on by Marvin Gaye

Sweet Jamaica by Clancy Eccles and What’s Going on by Marvin Gaye

Sharon D Clarke

Reach Out I'll Be There by the Four Tops and One Day Like This by Elbow

Reach Out I'll Be There by the Four Tops and One Day Like This by Elbow

Gabby Logan

Billy the Kid by Tex Ritter and Children of the Revolution by Marc Bolan and T-Rex.

Billy the Kid by Tex Ritter and Children of the Revolution by Marc Bolan and T-Rex.

Billy Idol

You’re the First, the Last, My Everything by Barry White & Born This Way Lady Gaga

You’re the First, the Last, My Everything by Barry White & Born This Way Lady Gaga

You’re the First, the Last, My Everything by Barry White &amp; Born This Way Lady Gaga

Suzi Ruffell

Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay/Otis Redding & Only To Be With You/Roachford Photo Paul Stuart

Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay/Otis Redding & Only To Be With You/Roachford Photo Paul Stuart

Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay/Otis Redding &amp; Only To Be With You/Roachford Photo Paul Stuart

Jamie Oliver

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