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

Actress Josette Simon chooses 'Hit The Road Jack' by Ray Charles and 'You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me' by Gladys Knight and the Pips.

Actress Josette Simon chooses 'Hit The Road Jack' by Ray Charles and 'You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me' by Gladys Knight and the Pips.

Josette Simon

Singer Feargal Sharkey chooses 'Brown Eyed Handsome Man' performed by Buddy Holly and 'Aceperience' by Hardfloor.

Singer Feargal Sharkey chooses 'Brown Eyed Handsome Man' performed by Buddy Holly and 'Aceperience' by Hardfloor.

Feargal Sharkey

Singer and songwriter Sharleen Spiteri chooses 'Rock the Casbah' by The Clash and 'These Boots Are Made For Walking' by Nancy Sinatra.

Singer and songwriter Sharleen Spiteri chooses 'Rock the Casbah' by The Clash and 'These Boots Are Made For Walking' by Nancy Sinatra.

Sharleen Spiteri

Singer and activist Mavis Staples chooses 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken' by The Staple Singers and 'What's Going On by Marvin Gaye.

Singer and activist Mavis Staples chooses 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken' by The Staple Singers and 'What's Going On by Marvin Gaye.

Mavis Staples

Goodnight Irene by Leadbelly & The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack

Goodnight Irene by Leadbelly & The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack

Goodnight Irene by Leadbelly &amp; The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack

Peggy Seeger

TV presenter and 2016 Strictly winner Ore Oduba chooses Pride by U2 and One Last Time by Ariana Grande.

TV presenter and 2016 Strictly winner Ore Oduba chooses Pride by U2 and One Last Time by Ariana Grande.

Ore Oduba

Actor David Jason chooses The Darktown Poker Club by Phil Harris and Holding Back the Years by Simply Red.

Actor David Jason chooses The Darktown Poker Club by Phil Harris and Holding Back the Years by Simply Red.

David Jason

The singer Seal chose Smile by Nat King Cole and God Give Me Strength by Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach.

The singer Seal chose Smile by Nat King Cole and God Give Me Strength by Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach.

The singer Seal chose Smile by Nat King Cole and God Give Me Strength by Elvis Costello &amp; Burt Bacharach.

Seal

Presenter, reality TV star and life coach, Jeff Brazier, chooses Crosstown Traffic by Jimi Hendrix and Searching by Roy Ayers.

Presenter, reality TV star and life coach, Jeff Brazier, chooses Crosstown Traffic by Jimi Hendrix and Searching by Roy Ayers.

Jeff Brazier

The musician, Benny Andersson, formerly of Abba chooses Rattvikarnas Ganglat by Dalarnas Spelmansforbund Mon oeur S'ouvre A Ta Voix (Samson Et Dalila) by Maria Callas.

The musician, Benny Andersson, formerly of Abba chooses Rattvikarnas Ganglat by Dalarnas Spelmansforbund Mon oeur S'ouvre A Ta Voix (Samson Et Dalila) by Maria Callas.

Benny Andersson

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