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 Emilia Clarke chose 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' by The Beatles and 'Check yo self' by Ice Cube.

Actress Emilia Clarke chose 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' by The Beatles and 'Check yo self' by Ice Cube.

Emilia Clarke

Conductor Marin Alsop chose Piano Quartet by Robert Schumann and Victory Stride by James P. Johnson

Conductor Marin Alsop chose Piano Quartet by Robert Schumann and Victory Stride by James P. Johnson

Marin Alsop

Former Olympic hurdler Colin Jackson chooses 'It's Now Or Never' by Elvis Presley and 'Dare To Dream' by Viola Wills

Former Olympic hurdler Colin Jackson chooses 'It's Now Or Never' by Elvis Presley and 'Dare To Dream' by Viola Wills

Colin Jackson

DJ Edith Bowman chooses 'Blackbird' by The Beatles and 'Slow Show' by The National.

DJ Edith Bowman chooses 'Blackbird' by The Beatles and 'Slow Show' by The National.

Edith Bowman

Poet Simon Armitage chooses 'Tonight' from West Side Story and 'Live on a Hot August Night' by Crispy Ambulance.

Poet Simon Armitage chooses 'Tonight' from West Side Story and 'Live on a Hot August Night' by Crispy Ambulance.

Simon Armitage

Conchita Wurst, Austrian pop star and drag queen who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, chooses 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey and 'Only Love Can Hurt Like This' by Paloma Faith.

Conchita Wurst, Austrian pop star and drag queen who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, chooses 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey and 'Only Love Can Hurt Like This' by Paloma Faith.

Conchita Wurst

Comedian Bridget Christie inherited 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain?' by Creedence Clearwater Revival and passes on the theme from 'Steptoe and Son'.

Comedian Bridget Christie inherited 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain?' by Creedence Clearwater Revival and passes on the theme from 'Steptoe and Son'.

Bridget Christie

Interior designer Kelly Hoppen chooses Aretha Franklin's 'Say a Little Prayer' and 'I feel Good' by James Brown.

Interior designer Kelly Hoppen chooses Aretha Franklin's 'Say a Little Prayer' and 'I feel Good' by James Brown.

Kelly Hoppen

Choreographer Matthew Bourne chooses Julie Andrews singing 'The Sound of Music' and 'Night and Day' sung by Ella Fitzgerald.

Choreographer Matthew Bourne chooses Julie Andrews singing 'The Sound of Music' and 'Night and Day' sung by Ella Fitzgerald.

Matthew Bourne

Proms presenter Katie Derham chooses 'Bachianas Brasileiras No.5' by Heitor Villa-Lobos and 'Fire and Rain' by James Taylor.

Proms presenter Katie Derham chooses 'Bachianas Brasileiras No.5' by Heitor Villa-Lobos and 'Fire and Rain' by James Taylor.

Katie Derham

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