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

Actor Brendan Gleeson chose 'Teddy Bears' Picnic' and 'Sweet Thames Flow Softly' by Planxty.

Actor Brendan Gleeson chose 'Teddy Bears' Picnic' and 'Sweet Thames Flow Softly' by Planxty.

Brendan Gleeson

Comedian Robert Webb chose 'Dance In The Old Fashioned Way' by Charles Aznavour and the Jeff Buckley version of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah'.

Comedian Robert Webb chose 'Dance In The Old Fashioned Way' by Charles Aznavour and the Jeff Buckley version of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah'.

Robert Webb

DJ and filmmaker Don Letts reveals his Inheritance Tracks.

DJ and filmmaker Don Letts reveals his Inheritance Tracks.

Don Letts

Anoushka Shankar chooses Tana Mana and Shanti Mantra - both by her father Ravi Shankar.

Anoushka Shankar chooses Tana Mana and Shanti Mantra - both by her father Ravi Shankar.

Anoushka Shankar

Singer Elkie Brooks chose 'Warm And Tender Love' by Percy Sledge and 'Yesterdays' by Billie Holiday.

Singer Elkie Brooks chose 'Warm And Tender Love' by Percy Sledge and 'Yesterdays' by Billie Holiday.

Elkie Brooks

Poet John Cooper Clarke chose 'The Spaniard Who Blighted My Life' by Bing Crosby & Al Jolson and 'What's So Funny About Peace, Love And Understanding?' by Nick Lowe.

Poet John Cooper Clarke chose 'The Spaniard Who Blighted My Life' by Bing Crosby & Al Jolson and 'What's So Funny About Peace, Love And Understanding?' by Nick Lowe.

Poet John Cooper Clarke chose 'The Spaniard Who Blighted My Life' by Bing Crosby &amp; Al Jolson and 'What's So Funny About Peace, Love And Understanding?' by Nick Lowe.

John Cooper Clarke

Roy Hudd chose 'While London Sleeps' and Harry Was A Champion' by Chas & Dave

Roy Hudd chose 'While London Sleeps' and Harry Was A Champion' by Chas & Dave

Roy Hudd chose 'While London Sleeps' and Harry Was A Champion' by Chas &amp; Dave

Roy Hudd

Norfolk-based broadcasting legend Alan Partridge chooses Who Put The Bomp by Barry Mann and the theme from Grandstand by Keith Mansfield.

Norfolk-based broadcasting legend Alan Partridge chooses Who Put The Bomp by Barry Mann and the theme from Grandstand by Keith Mansfield.

Alan Partridge

Actress and singer Ute Lemper chooses 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone?' by Marlene Dietrich, and 'The Rose' by Bette Midler.

Actress and singer Ute Lemper chooses 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone?' by Marlene Dietrich, and 'The Rose' by Bette Midler.

Ute Lemper

Singer Engelbert Humperdinck chose 'Harbour Lights' by The Platters and 'The Living Years' by Mike And The Mechanics.

Singer Engelbert Humperdinck chose 'Harbour Lights' by The Platters and 'The Living Years' by Mike And The Mechanics.

Engelbert Humperdinck

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