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

Les McKeown: Danny Boy – The Chieftans, Diana Krall; Shang a Lang - The Bay City Rollers

Les McKeown: Danny Boy – The Chieftans, Diana Krall; Shang a Lang - The Bay City Rollers

Les McKeown

Bill Nighy: Well Did You Evah - Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra; Sign On A Window - Bob Dylan

Bill Nighy: Well Did You Evah - Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra; Sign On A Window - Bob Dylan

Bill Nighy

Maxine Peake: The Unicorn Song - Brobdingnadian Bards; Alone Again Or - Love

Maxine Peake: The Unicorn Song - Brobdingnadian Bards; Alone Again Or - Love

Maxine Peake

Mitch Albom: You Made Me Love You - Judy Garland; Have A Little Faith In Me - John Hiatt

Mitch Albom: You Made Me Love You - Judy Garland; Have A Little Faith In Me - John Hiatt

Mitch Albom

Naomie Harris: My Boy Lollipop - Millie Small; Three Little Birds - Bob Marley

Naomie Harris: My Boy Lollipop - Millie Small; Three Little Birds - Bob Marley

Naomie Harris

Former editor Max Hastings chooses 'For He Is an Englishman' by Gilbert & Sullivan and 'Ah! Dite Alla Giovine' by Verdi.

Former editor Max Hastings chooses 'For He Is an Englishman' by Gilbert & Sullivan and 'Ah! Dite Alla Giovine' by Verdi.

Former editor Max Hastings chooses 'For He Is an Englishman' by Gilbert &amp; Sullivan and 'Ah! Dite Alla Giovine' by Verdi.

Max Hastings

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen: Lawrence of Arabia-Maurice Jarre; Draughtman's Contract - M Nyman

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen: Lawrence of Arabia-Maurice Jarre; Draughtman's Contract - M Nyman

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen

Ian Hart: In My Life - The Beatles; The Message - Dr Dre

Ian Hart: In My Life - The Beatles; The Message - Dr Dre

Ian Hart

Tracy Chevalier: Alison - Elvis Costello; The River - Bruce Springsteen

Tracy Chevalier: Alison - Elvis Costello; The River - Bruce Springsteen

Tracy Chevalier

Alison Goldfrapp: Carmina Burana - Carl Orff; Expecting - Minnie Riperton

Alison Goldfrapp: Carmina Burana - Carl Orff; Expecting - Minnie Riperton

Alison Goldfrapp

Guests on songs inherited from their parents and songs they'd pass on to their children.

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