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

Janie Jones - The Clash and Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy) - Al Green. Pic:Paul Marc Mitchell.

Janie Jones - The Clash and Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy) - Al Green. Pic:Paul Marc Mitchell.

Louis Theroux

Karin Slaughter

Il Canto sung by Luciano Pavarotti and Sail Away by Randy Newman.

Il Canto sung by Luciano Pavarotti and Sail Away by Randy Newman.

Labi Siffre

Stardust by Nat King Cole and Star of the County Down by Van Morrison and the Chieftains

Stardust by Nat King Cole and Star of the County Down by Van Morrison and the Chieftains

James Nesbitt

Carl Davis, Last Train to Tomorrow and Bach Brandenburg concerto, Number 5.

Carl Davis, Last Train to Tomorrow and Bach Brandenburg concerto, Number 5.

Dame Stephanie Shirley CH

White Cliffs of Dover by Vera Lynn and Feeling Good by Nina Simone

White Cliffs of Dover by Vera Lynn and Feeling Good by Nina Simone

Sheila Hancock

Beethoven: Fidelio, Mir ist so wunderbar and The Carpenters: We’ve Only Just Begun.

Beethoven: Fidelio, Mir ist so wunderbar and The Carpenters: We’ve Only Just Begun.

Brindley Sherratt

Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko by Asha Bhosle & Mohammed Rafi and To Zion by Lauryn Hill

Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko by Asha Bhosle & Mohammed Rafi and To Zion by Lauryn Hill

Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko by Asha Bhosle &amp; Mohammed Rafi and To Zion by Lauryn Hill

Shobna Gulati

Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood's Jackson, and The Human League, Being Boiled.

Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood's Jackson, and The Human League, Being Boiled.

Grace Dent

City of Dreams by Talking Heads and Together Again by Janet Jackson.

City of Dreams by Talking Heads and Together Again by Janet Jackson.

Dan Gillespie Sells

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