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

Galway Bay, performed by Ruby Murray and Word on a Wing by David Bowie

Galway Bay, performed by Ruby Murray and Word on a Wing by David Bowie

Martina Cole

Downtown by Petula Clark and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

Downtown by Petula Clark and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

Jane McDonald

These Boots Are Made for Walkin’, by Nancy Sinatra; and The Planets - Mars, by Holst.

These Boots Are Made for Walkin’, by Nancy Sinatra; and The Planets - Mars, by Holst.

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas

Run to the Sun by N.E.R.D and Everything is Everything by Lauryn Hill

Run to the Sun by N.E.R.D and Everything is Everything by Lauryn Hill

Clara Amfo

Burning Love by Elvis Presley; Safe European Home by The Clash

Burning Love by Elvis Presley; Safe European Home by The Clash

Corey Taylor

Watching the Wheels, by John Lennon; and Waiting on a Friend by The Rolling Stones.

Watching the Wheels, by John Lennon; and Waiting on a Friend by The Rolling Stones.

Robert Carlyle

Be My Life's Companion by Mills Brothers; I Want a Little Sugar in my Bowl by Nina Simone

Be My Life's Companion by Mills Brothers; I Want a Little Sugar in my Bowl by Nina Simone

Ainsley Harriott

Three Little Birds by Bob Marley; Elgar's Cello Concerto performed by Jacqueline Du Pre.

Three Little Birds by Bob Marley; Elgar's Cello Concerto performed by Jacqueline Du Pre.

Emeli Sande

of Guns N’ Roses, chooses Funk 49 by The James Gang and Little Doll, by The Stooges.

of Guns N’ Roses, chooses Funk 49 by The James Gang and Little Doll, by The Stooges.

Duff McKagen

Chooses Sugar Bum Bum by Lord Kitchener and What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye.

Chooses Sugar Bum Bum by Lord Kitchener and What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye.

Kwame Kwei-Armah

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