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

Roger Wright chooses Sibelius' 2nd Symphony and Via Con Me by Paolo Conte

Roger Wright chooses Sibelius' 2nd Symphony and Via Con Me by Paolo Conte

Roger Wright

Chris Froome shares his Inheritance Tracks: All You Need is Love by the Beatles, and Scatterlings of Africa by Johnny Clegg.

Chris Froome shares his Inheritance Tracks: All You Need is Love by the Beatles, and Scatterlings of Africa by Johnny Clegg.

Chris Froome

The beehive Queen of Neasden chooses The Folks Who Live on the Hill by Peggy Lee and How Can You Mend a Broken Heart by the Bee Gees.

The beehive Queen of Neasden chooses The Folks Who Live on the Hill by Peggy Lee and How Can You Mend a Broken Heart by the Bee Gees.

Mari Wilson

Ryan Molloy is currently starring in 'The Jersey Boys' on Broadway. He inherits 'The Night' by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and passes on Donny Hathaway's 'A Song For You'.

Ryan Molloy is currently starring in 'The Jersey Boys' on Broadway. He inherits 'The Night' by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and passes on Donny Hathaway's 'A Song For You'.

Ryan Molloy

DJ and musician Fatboy Slim chose 'Something' by The Beatles and 'Sowing the Seeds of Love' by Tears for Fears.

DJ and musician Fatboy Slim chose 'Something' by The Beatles and 'Sowing the Seeds of Love' by Tears for Fears.

Fatboy Slim

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa chooses O Mio Babbino Caro by Giacomo Puccini and Marschallin's Monologue from Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa chooses O Mio Babbino Caro by Giacomo Puccini and Marschallin's Monologue from Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's Inheritance Tracks

Arianna Huffington chooses her Inheritance Tracks, choosing 'Zorba's Dance' from Zorba the Greek and passes on 'Alleluia' from Mozart's Exultante.

Arianna Huffington chooses her Inheritance Tracks, choosing 'Zorba's Dance' from Zorba the Greek and passes on 'Alleluia' from Mozart's Exultante.

Arianna Huffington

Ziggy Marley chooses 'Africa Unite' by Bob Marley, and hands down his own track,'I Don't Wanna Live On Mars'.

Ziggy Marley chooses 'Africa Unite' by Bob Marley, and hands down his own track,'I Don't Wanna Live On Mars'.

Ziggy Marley

Ronan Keating chooses Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' and a song which has been vital to Ronan's life: 'Father and Son' by Cat Stevens.

Ronan Keating chooses Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' and a song which has been vital to Ronan's life: 'Father and Son' by Cat Stevens.

Ronan Keating

Coleen Nolan chooses 'That's Life' by Frank Sinatra and 'Voice Within' by Christina Aguilera.

Coleen Nolan chooses 'That's Life' by Frank Sinatra and 'Voice Within' by Christina Aguilera.

Coleen Nolan

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