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 Welsh singing legend chooses ‘Riders in the Sky’ by Vaughn Monroe and ‘Whole Lot Of Shakin' Goin' On’ by Jerry Lee Lewis.

The Welsh singing legend chooses ‘Riders in the Sky’ by Vaughn Monroe and ‘Whole Lot Of Shakin' Goin' On’ by Jerry Lee Lewis.

Tom Jones

Former boxer Sugar Ray Leonard chooses ‘Smoke Gets in your Eyes’ by The Platters and ‘Unchained Melody’ by The Righteous Brothers.

Former boxer Sugar Ray Leonard chooses ‘Smoke Gets in your Eyes’ by The Platters and ‘Unchained Melody’ by The Righteous Brothers.

Sugar Ray Leonard

The creator of Paddington Bear chooses ‘The Laughing Policeman’ by Charles Penrose and ‘All or Nothing’ by Frank Sinatra.

The creator of Paddington Bear chooses ‘The Laughing Policeman’ by Charles Penrose and ‘All or Nothing’ by Frank Sinatra.

Michael Bond

The American folk singer chooses 'Tonerna' sung by Jussi Björling and her own song 'Diamonds and Rust'.

The American folk singer chooses 'Tonerna' sung by Jussi Björling and her own song 'Diamonds and Rust'.

Joan Baez

Cilla Black: Why Do Fools Fall in Love by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers; Bye Bye Blackbird by Della Reese.

Cilla Black: Why Do Fools Fall in Love by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers; Bye Bye Blackbird by Della Reese.

Cilla Black: Why Do Fools Fall in Love by Frankie Lymon &amp; The Teenagers; Bye Bye Blackbird by Della Reese.

Cilla Black

Richard Holloway: The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond; Robert Burns - Ca' The Yowes To The Knowes

Richard Holloway: The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond; Robert Burns - Ca' The Yowes To The Knowes

Richard Holloway

Sue Townsend: Of Me - Billie Holliday; Stand By Me - Ben E King

Sue Townsend: Of Me - Billie Holliday; Stand By Me - Ben E King

Sue Townsend

Nicholas Parsons: In the Mood - Glen Miller; Children Will Listen - Stephen Sondheim

Nicholas Parsons: In the Mood - Glen Miller; Children Will Listen - Stephen Sondheim

Nicholas Parsons

Howard Jones: Calon Lan - The Morriston Orpheus Choir; Imagine - John Lennon

Howard Jones: Calon Lan - The Morriston Orpheus Choir; Imagine - John Lennon

Howard Jones

Roger Lloyd Pack: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart; Forever Young - Bob Dylan

Roger Lloyd Pack: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart; Forever Young - Bob Dylan

Roger Lloyd Pack

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