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

The Theme from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and No-one Is Alone from Into the Woods.

The Theme from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and No-one Is Alone from Into the Woods.

Mark Ravenhill

Henry Belafonte singing Mary’s Boy Child and Take the A Train performed by Duke Ellington

Henry Belafonte singing Mary’s Boy Child and Take the A Train performed by Duke Ellington

John Humphrys

Life's a Gas by T. Rex and Lost and Lonely by Paloma Faith

Life's a Gas by T. Rex and Lost and Lonely by Paloma Faith

Carol Morley

Aaron Copland's Hoe Down and Spanish Castle Magic by The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Aaron Copland's Hoe Down and Spanish Castle Magic by The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Stewart Copeland

Happiness performed by Ken Dodd and Love Song by The Cure

Happiness performed by Ken Dodd and Love Song by The Cure

Janice Long

Sweet Soul Music by Arthur Conley and Music for 18 Musicians by Steve Reich

Sweet Soul Music by Arthur Conley and Music for 18 Musicians by Steve Reich

Jules Buckley

The jazz saxophonist chooses Snake Hip Swing by Ken Snake Hips Johnson and Pf Fat by Steve Williamson Feat. Black Thought (the Roots)

The jazz saxophonist chooses Snake Hip Swing by Ken Snake Hips Johnson and Pf Fat by Steve Williamson Feat. Black Thought (the Roots)

Soweto Kinch

Tina Turner’s Proud Mary and The Fugees’ Killing me Softly

Tina Turner’s Proud Mary and The Fugees’ Killing me Softly

Christian Louboutin

She's Gone by Hall and Oates and Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross

She's Gone by Hall and Oates and Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross

Michelle Collins

With a Song in My Heart; Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel.

With a Song in My Heart; Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel.

With a Song in My Heart; Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon &amp; Garfunkel.

Johnnie Walker

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