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

Broadcaster Chris Tarrant chooses My Way by Frank Sinatra and The Living Years by Mike + The Mechanics. From 2011.

Broadcaster Chris Tarrant chooses My Way by Frank Sinatra and The Living Years by Mike + The Mechanics. From 2011.

Chris Tarrant

Pauline Black: My Boy Lollipop - Millie Small; Get Up Stand Up - Bob Marley

Pauline Black: My Boy Lollipop - Millie Small; Get Up Stand Up - Bob Marley

Pauline Black

Steve James: Onward Christian Soldiers - Arthur Sullivan; The Hawk – Marianne Faithfull

Steve James: Onward Christian Soldiers - Arthur Sullivan; The Hawk – Marianne Faithfull

Steve James

Nicholas Evans: That’s your Funeral – Oliver Soundtrack; Me and the Eagle - Steve Earle

Nicholas Evans: That’s your Funeral – Oliver Soundtrack; Me and the Eagle - Steve Earle

Nicholas Evans

Eoin Colfer: Whatever You Want – Status Quo; All I Want Is You (Live) – U2

Eoin Colfer: Whatever You Want – Status Quo; All I Want Is You (Live) – U2

Eoin Colfer

Tessa Peake-Jones: She Loves You – The Beatles; Every Breath You Take – The Police

Tessa Peake-Jones: She Loves You – The Beatles; Every Breath You Take – The Police

Tessa Peake-Jones

Jacqui Smith: E lucevan le stele – Tosca; Ghost Town - The Specials

Jacqui Smith: E lucevan le stele – Tosca; Ghost Town - The Specials

Jacqui Smith

Paul Theroux: Maybellene - Chuck Berry; Different Trains - Steve Reich

Paul Theroux: Maybellene - Chuck Berry; Different Trains - Steve Reich

Paul Theroux

Biddy Baxter: Passing By - Paul Robeson; The Marriage of Figaro - Mozart

Biddy Baxter: Passing By - Paul Robeson; The Marriage of Figaro - Mozart

Biddy Baxter

William Boyd: Nature Boy - Nat King Cole; Sunday in the Park with George -Stephen Sondheim

William Boyd: Nature Boy - Nat King Cole; Sunday in the Park with George -Stephen Sondheim

William Boyd

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