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

Alan Johnson MP chose 'True Love' by Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly and 'And Your Bird Can Sing' by The Beatles

Alan Johnson MP chose 'True Love' by Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly and 'And Your Bird Can Sing' by The Beatles

Alan Johnson MP chose 'True Love' by Bing Crosby &amp; Grace Kelly and 'And Your Bird Can Sing' by The Beatles

Alan Johnson

Wendi Peters chooses her Inheritance Tracks - I Won't Last A Day Without You by Carpenters, and Hello Dolly by Barbra Streisand.

Wendi Peters chooses her Inheritance Tracks - I Won't Last A Day Without You by Carpenters, and Hello Dolly by Barbra Streisand.

Wendi Peters

The writer Michael Morpurgo selects Mozart’s Horn Concerto No 4 and the Andante Grazioso from Mozart’s Piano Sonato number 11.

The writer Michael Morpurgo selects Mozart’s Horn Concerto No 4 and the Andante Grazioso from Mozart’s Piano Sonato number 11.

Michael Morpurgo

Listener Ailsa Harris chooses 'Que Sera Sera' by Doris Day and 'Sir Duke' by Stevie Wonder.

Listener Ailsa Harris chooses 'Que Sera Sera' by Doris Day and 'Sir Duke' by Stevie Wonder.

Listener Ailsa Harris

John Craven chooses 'You Are My Sunshine' by Gene Autry and The Children in Need single 'Wake Me Up'.

John Craven chooses 'You Are My Sunshine' by Gene Autry and The Children in Need single 'Wake Me Up'.

John Craven

The writer, Jung Chang, selects God Bless the Child, by Billie Holliday and The Sweetest Embrace by Barry Adamson.

The writer, Jung Chang, selects God Bless the Child, by Billie Holliday and The Sweetest Embrace by Barry Adamson.

Jung Chang

The actor Dexter Fletcher selects 'Round Midnight' by Dexter Gordon and 'Sunshine on Leith' by The Proclaimers.s.

The actor Dexter Fletcher selects 'Round Midnight' by Dexter Gordon and 'Sunshine on Leith' by The Proclaimers.s.

Dexter Fletcher

Children's author and Purple Ronnie creator Giles Andreae chooses 'Camelot' from the musical of the same name and 'Anthem' by Leonard Cohen.

Children's author and Purple Ronnie creator Giles Andreae chooses 'Camelot' from the musical of the same name and 'Anthem' by Leonard Cohen.

Giles Andreae

John Peel's widow, Sheila Ravenscroft, chooses 'Panis Angelicus' by César Franck and 'You Little Thief' by Feargal Sharkey.

John Peel's widow, Sheila Ravenscroft, chooses 'Panis Angelicus' by César Franck and 'You Little Thief' by Feargal Sharkey.

Sheila Ravenscroft

West End and Broadway star Ruthie Henshall selects 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' by Judy Garland and Faure's 'In Paradisum'

West End and Broadway star Ruthie Henshall selects 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' by Judy Garland and Faure's 'In Paradisum'

Ruthie Henshaw

Guests on songs inherited from their parents and songs they'd pass on to their children.

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