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

The Archers actor David Troughton chose Elgar's variations on an original theme, opus 36, the enigma Nimrod and 'It must be Love' by Labi Siffre.

The Archers actor David Troughton chose Elgar's variations on an original theme, opus 36, the enigma Nimrod and 'It must be Love' by Labi Siffre.

David Troughton

Singer Tony Christie chose 'Come Back To Me' performed by Sammy Davis Jnr, featuring Buddy Rich, live at The Sands and 'The Folks Who Live on the Hill' by Peggy Lee.

Singer Tony Christie chose 'Come Back To Me' performed by Sammy Davis Jnr, featuring Buddy Rich, live at The Sands and 'The Folks Who Live on the Hill' by Peggy Lee.

Tony Christie

Levi Roots shares his Inheritance Tracks: Say a Little Prayer by Aretha Franklin and To Zion by Lauryn Hill.

Levi Roots shares his Inheritance Tracks: Say a Little Prayer by Aretha Franklin and To Zion by Lauryn Hill.

Levi Roots

Former cricketer Phil Tufnell chose 'Soul Limbo' by Booker T and the MGs and 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' performed by Gloria Gaynor.

Former cricketer Phil Tufnell chose 'Soul Limbo' by Booker T and the MGs and 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' performed by Gloria Gaynor.

Phil Tufnell

Singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie chooses 'Hymn to Love' by Edith Piaf and 'Carry it On' by Buffy Sainte-Marie

Singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie chooses 'Hymn to Love' by Edith Piaf and 'Carry it On' by Buffy Sainte-Marie

Buffy Sainte-Marie

Author M C Beaton choose (There'll be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover by Vera Lynn and The Rowan Tree by Kenneth McKellar.

Author M C Beaton choose (There'll be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover by Vera Lynn and The Rowan Tree by Kenneth McKellar.

M C Beaton

Songwriter and producer Mike Batt chooses the 1st movement of Schuberts 9th Symphony (The Great C major) and
Little Red Rooster performed by Howling Wolf, written by Willy Dixon.

Songwriter and producer Mike Batt chooses the 1st movement of Schuberts 9th Symphony (The Great C major) and Little Red Rooster performed by Howling Wolf, written by Willy Dixon.

Mike Batt

Musician Patti Smith chooses 'Nightmare' by Artie Shaw and 'After the Goldrush' by Neil Young.

Musician Patti Smith chooses 'Nightmare' by Artie Shaw and 'After the Goldrush' by Neil Young.

Patti Smith

Actress and singer Natalie Imbruglia chooses 'Close To You' by The Carpenters and 'Into My Arms' by Nick Cave.

Actress and singer Natalie Imbruglia chooses 'Close To You' by The Carpenters and 'Into My Arms' by Nick Cave.

Natalie Imbruglia

Comedian Jon Culshaw chooses Memories performed by Elvis Presley and The Boy with the Thorn in his side by The Smiths.

Comedian Jon Culshaw chooses Memories performed by Elvis Presley and The Boy with the Thorn in his side by The Smiths.

Jon Culshaw

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