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

McFly singer Tom Fletcher chose 'Kids Wanna Rock' by Bryan Adams and 'I Get Around' by the Beach Boys.

McFly singer Tom Fletcher chose 'Kids Wanna Rock' by Bryan Adams and 'I Get Around' by the Beach Boys.

Tom Fletcher

Tom Chaplin, singer/songwriter and lead singer with the band Keane, chooses 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Simon & Garfunkel and 'Charmed Life' by The Divine Comedy.

Tom Chaplin, singer/songwriter and lead singer with the band Keane, chooses 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Simon & Garfunkel and 'Charmed Life' by The Divine Comedy.

Tom Chaplin, singer/songwriter and lead singer with the band Keane, chooses 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Simon &amp; Garfunkel and 'Charmed Life' by The Divine Comedy.

Tom Chaplin

Comedian and TV presenter Alan Carr chose 'Chain of Fools' by Aretha Franklin and 'Sign of the Times' by Prince.

Comedian and TV presenter Alan Carr chose 'Chain of Fools' by Aretha Franklin and 'Sign of the Times' by Prince.

Alan Carr

Bill Bailey chooses Magic Moments by Perry Como and Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads.

Bill Bailey chooses Magic Moments by Perry Como and Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads.

Bill Bailey

Maureen Lipman chooses 'When You Wish Upon A Star' performed by Barbara Cook and 'Frank Mills' from the musical Hair.

Maureen Lipman chooses 'When You Wish Upon A Star' performed by Barbara Cook and 'Frank Mills' from the musical Hair.

Maureen Lipman

Phil Collins shares his Inheritance Tracks. He has chosen All My Loving by The Beatles and The Times They Are A Changin' by Bob Dylan.

Phil Collins shares his Inheritance Tracks. He has chosen All My Loving by The Beatles and The Times They Are A Changin' by Bob Dylan.

Phil Collins

Comedian and actor Alan Davies chooses Topol singing 'If I Were A Rich Man' and 'St Swithin's Day' by Billy Bragg.

Comedian and actor Alan Davies chooses Topol singing 'If I Were A Rich Man' and 'St Swithin's Day' by Billy Bragg.

Alan Davies

Guitarist Johnny Marr chooses 'Walk Right Back' by the Everly Brothers and 'Slow Emotion Replay' by The The.

Guitarist Johnny Marr chooses 'Walk Right Back' by the Everly Brothers and 'Slow Emotion Replay' by The The.

Johnny Marr

TV presenter Matt Baker chooses 'Brothers in Arms' by Dire Straits and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' by the Sherman Brothers.

TV presenter Matt Baker chooses 'Brothers in Arms' by Dire Straits and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' by the Sherman Brothers.

Matt Baker

Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue, chooses Ladies who Lunch by Elaine Stritch and Blowin' in the Wind performed by Stevie Wonder.

Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue, chooses Ladies who Lunch by Elaine Stritch and Blowin' in the Wind performed by Stevie Wonder.

Alexandra Shulman

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