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

Randy Newman:How Green Was My Valley – Alfred Newman;Come Rain or Come Shine - Ray Charles

Randy Newman:How Green Was My Valley – Alfred Newman;Come Rain or Come Shine - Ray Charles

Randy Newman

Sue Johnston: The Continental - Rogers/Astaire; You'll Never Walk Alone – Gerry&Pacemakers

Sue Johnston: The Continental - Rogers/Astaire; You'll Never Walk Alone – Gerry&Pacemakers

Sue Johnston: The Continental - Rogers/Astaire; You'll Never Walk Alone – Gerry&amp;Pacemakers

Sue Johnston

Harry Connick Jr: When The Saints-Louis Armstrong; Somewhere Over the Rainbow-Judy Garland

Harry Connick Jr: When The Saints-Louis Armstrong; Somewhere Over the Rainbow-Judy Garland

Harry Connick Jr

Tori Amos: Thank You - Led Zeppelin; L.O.V.E - Nat King Cole

Tori Amos: Thank You - Led Zeppelin; L.O.V.E - Nat King Cole

Tori Amos

Bob Harris: Land Of My Fathers - Morriston Orpheus Choir; Stand By Me - Ben E King

Bob Harris: Land Of My Fathers - Morriston Orpheus Choir; Stand By Me - Ben E King

Bob Harris

Peter White: Ma She's Making Eyes At Me - Marie Adams; Golden Slumbers - The Beatles

Peter White: Ma She's Making Eyes At Me - Marie Adams; Golden Slumbers - The Beatles

Peter White

Janine di Giovanni: O Mio Babbino Caro – Giacomo Puccini; La Vie En Rose - Grace Jones

Janine di Giovanni: O Mio Babbino Caro – Giacomo Puccini; La Vie En Rose - Grace Jones

Janine di Giovanni

Jean Marsh: Waltz #1 – Frederic Chopin; Liebestod/Tristan Und Isolde – Richard Wagner

Jean Marsh: Waltz #1 – Frederic Chopin; Liebestod/Tristan Und Isolde – Richard Wagner

Jean Marsh

Ophelia Dahl: Sanctus/Requiem – Gabriel Faure; Ain't Got No (I Got Life) - Nina Simone

Ophelia Dahl: Sanctus/Requiem – Gabriel Faure; Ain't Got No (I Got Life) - Nina Simone

Ophelia Dahl

Adam Ant: I Survived – Adam Faith; Get it On – Marc Bolan and T.Rex

Adam Ant: I Survived – Adam Faith; Get it On – Marc Bolan and T.Rex

Adam Ant

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