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

Patrick Grant, Savile Row designer and presenter of The Great British Sewing Bee, chooses 'Sympathy for The Devil' by the Rolling Stones and 'Packt Like Sardines In A Crushed Tin Box' by Radiohead.

Patrick Grant, Savile Row designer and presenter of The Great British Sewing Bee, chooses 'Sympathy for The Devil' by the Rolling Stones and 'Packt Like Sardines In A Crushed Tin Box' by Radiohead.

Patrick Grant

The singer, actor and dancer, Ray Quinn, chooses My Special Angel by Malcolm Vaughan and Eye of the Tiger by Survivor.

The singer, actor and dancer, Ray Quinn, chooses My Special Angel by Malcolm Vaughan and Eye of the Tiger by Survivor.

Ray Quinn

Singer Natalie Merchant chose 'The Games People Play' by Petula Clark and her own song, 'Wonder'.

Singer Natalie Merchant chose 'The Games People Play' by Petula Clark and her own song, 'Wonder'.

Natalie Merchant

The singer and actress Beverley Knight chooses: Touch the Hem of His Garment and A Change Gonna Come by Sam Cooke.

The singer and actress Beverley Knight chooses: Touch the Hem of His Garment and A Change Gonna Come by Sam Cooke.

Beverley Knight

Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbo chooses 'I Know What I Like In Your Wardrobe' by Genesis and 'Perfect Skin' by Lloyd Cole and the Commotions.

Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbo chooses 'I Know What I Like In Your Wardrobe' by Genesis and 'Perfect Skin' by Lloyd Cole and the Commotions.

Jo Nesbo

Actress Natascha McElhone 'Jamming' by Bob Marley & the Wailers and 'Lean on Me' by Bill Withers.

Actress Natascha McElhone 'Jamming' by Bob Marley & the Wailers and 'Lean on Me' by Bill Withers.

Actress Natascha McElhone 'Jamming' by Bob Marley &amp; the Wailers and 'Lean on Me' by Bill Withers.

Natascha McElhone

Actor Julie Hesmondhalgh shares her Inheritance Tracks - The Joy of Living by Ewan MacColl and Reach by S Club.

Actor Julie Hesmondhalgh shares her Inheritance Tracks - The Joy of Living by Ewan MacColl and Reach by S Club.

Julie Hesmondhalgh

Novelist, essayist, lyricist, and screenwriter Nick Hornby chooses 'Ring of Fire' by Johnny Cash and '(Do the) Mashed Potatoes' by James Brown.

Novelist, essayist, lyricist, and screenwriter Nick Hornby chooses 'Ring of Fire' by Johnny Cash and '(Do the) Mashed Potatoes' by James Brown.

Nick Hornby

Writer, director, actor and comedian John Waters picks his Inheritance Tracks: ‘Transfusion’ by Nervous Norvus and
‘Hot Wheels’ by Stan Farlow.

Writer, director, actor and comedian John Waters picks his Inheritance Tracks: ‘Transfusion’ by Nervous Norvus and ‘Hot Wheels’ by Stan Farlow.

John Waters

Grayson Perry chooses It's Not Unusual by Tom Jones and I'd Rather Ride Around With You by Reba McIntyre.

Grayson Perry chooses It's Not Unusual by Tom Jones and I'd Rather Ride Around With You by Reba McIntyre.

Grayson Perry

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