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

Rick Astley: That's Amore - Dean Martin; Buck Rogers - Feeder

Rick Astley: That's Amore - Dean Martin; Buck Rogers - Feeder

Rick Astley

Rolf Harris: Trains - Reginald Gardiner; Tie Me Kangaroo Down - Rolf Harris

Rolf Harris: Trains - Reginald Gardiner; Tie Me Kangaroo Down - Rolf Harris

Rolf Harris

June Spencer: I'll See You Again - Noel Coward; Violin Concerto No. 1, G Minor - Bruch

June Spencer: I'll See You Again - Noel Coward; Violin Concerto No. 1, G Minor - Bruch

June Spencer

Annie Lennox: Waterloo Sunset - The Kinks; A Whiter Shade of Pale - Procul Harem

Annie Lennox: Waterloo Sunset - The Kinks; A Whiter Shade of Pale - Procul Harem

Annie Lennox

Bette Midler: The Old Man of the Mountain - The Mills Brothers; Suppertime - Ethel Waters

Bette Midler: The Old Man of the Mountain - The Mills Brothers; Suppertime - Ethel Waters

Bette Midler

Lesley Manville: Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Iz Kamakawiwo'ole; Oblivion - José L Bieto

Lesley Manville: Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Iz Kamakawiwo'ole; Oblivion - José L Bieto

Lesley Manville

Jilly Cooper: Something Good - The Sound of Music; The Pastoral Symphony - Beethoven

Jilly Cooper: Something Good - The Sound of Music; The Pastoral Symphony - Beethoven

Jilly Cooper

Mary Coughlan: I’d Rather Go Blind - Chicken Shack ; Hearts - Mary Coughlan

Mary Coughlan: I’d Rather Go Blind - Chicken Shack ; Hearts - Mary Coughlan

Mary Coughlan

Alexei Sayle: Pirate Jenny - Brecht; Shipbuilding - Robert Wyatt

Alexei Sayle: Pirate Jenny - Brecht; Shipbuilding - Robert Wyatt

Alexei Sayle

Ian Botham: From Me To You By - The Beatles; 1812 Overture - Tchaikovsky

Ian Botham: From Me To You By - The Beatles; 1812 Overture - Tchaikovsky

Ian Botham

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