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

Hear My Song Violetta, performed by Josef Locke and A Hard Day’s Night by The Beatles.

Hear My Song Violetta, performed by Josef Locke and A Hard Day’s Night by The Beatles.

Adrian Dunbar

Dancing Queen by Abba and Back to Life by Soul II Soul

Dancing Queen by Abba and Back to Life by Soul II Soul

Gina Yashere

The Supervet chooses Stairway to Heaven performed by Led Zeppelin and One by U2.

The Supervet chooses Stairway to Heaven performed by Led Zeppelin and One by U2.

Noel Fitzpatrick

Come Together by The Beatles and Follow You Follow Me by Genesis.

Come Together by The Beatles and Follow You Follow Me by Genesis.

Al Murray

Brother Can You Spare A Dime, Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance and We’ll Meet Again, Johnny Cash

Brother Can You Spare A Dime, Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance and We’ll Meet Again, Johnny Cash

Shakin' Stevens

Former designer and sculptor Nicole Farhi chooses Kol Nidrei sung by Cantor Yitz Meir Helfgot and Casta Diva sung by Maria Callas from the opera Norma by Bellini.

Former designer and sculptor Nicole Farhi chooses Kol Nidrei sung by Cantor Yitz Meir Helfgot and Casta Diva sung by Maria Callas from the opera Norma by Bellini.

Nicole Farhi

Dave Gorman chooses: When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman, performed by Dr. Hook; and Reasons to Be Cheerful, by Ian Dury and The Blockheads.

Dave Gorman chooses: When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman, performed by Dr. Hook; and Reasons to Be Cheerful, by Ian Dury and The Blockheads.

Dave Gorman

The Fairy's Kiss by Stravinsky and Blue in Green by Miles Davis

The Fairy's Kiss by Stravinsky and Blue in Green by Miles Davis

Mark Anthony Turnage

Midnight Train to Georgia sung by Gladys Knight & the Pips & Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla

Midnight Train to Georgia sung by Gladys Knight & the Pips & Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla

Midnight Train to Georgia sung by Gladys Knight &amp; the Pips &amp; Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla

Natasha Gordon

James chooses Billie Jean, Michael Jackson; and Wagon Wheel, Darius Rucker.

James chooses Billie Jean, Michael Jackson; and Wagon Wheel, Darius Rucker.

James Haskell

Guests on songs inherited from their parents and songs they'd pass on to their children.

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