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

Val Doonican: Whispering-The Comedian Harmonists; The Folks Who Live On The Hill-Peggy Lee

Val Doonican: Whispering-The Comedian Harmonists; The Folks Who Live On The Hill-Peggy Lee

Val Doonican

Robert Harris: Opus No. 1 - Tommy Dorsey; Everyday I Write the Book - Elvis Costello

Robert Harris: Opus No. 1 - Tommy Dorsey; Everyday I Write the Book - Elvis Costello

Robert Harris

Anna Del Conte: Che Gelida Manina - La Boheme; Triumphal March - Aida

Anna Del Conte: Che Gelida Manina - La Boheme; Triumphal March - Aida

Anna Del Conte

Joss Ackland: Ol Man River - Paul Robeson; Someone in a Tree - Pacific Overtures

Joss Ackland: Ol Man River - Paul Robeson; Someone in a Tree - Pacific Overtures

Joss Ackland

Patricia Cornwell: Roy Rogers - Elton John; Funeral For a Friend - Elton John

Patricia Cornwell: Roy Rogers - Elton John; Funeral For a Friend - Elton John

Patricia Cornwell

Bertie Ahern: How Much Is That Doggie In The Window-Patti Page; Father And Son-Cat Stevens

Bertie Ahern: How Much Is That Doggie In The Window-Patti Page; Father And Son-Cat Stevens

Bertie Ahern

Juliette Lewis: Peg - Steely Dan; Voodoo Child/Slight Return - Jimi Hendrix

Juliette Lewis: Peg - Steely Dan; Voodoo Child/Slight Return - Jimi Hendrix

Juliette Lewis

Reverend Billy: If I Can Dream - Elvis Presley; London Calling - The Clash

Reverend Billy: If I Can Dream - Elvis Presley; London Calling - The Clash

Reverend Billy

Ranulph Fiennes: Scottish Soldier - Isla St. Clair; Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson

Ranulph Fiennes: Scottish Soldier - Isla St. Clair; Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson

Ranulph Fiennes

Monty Don: Blow The Wind Southerly - Kathleen Ferrier; Grow Old With Me - John Lennon

Monty Don: Blow The Wind Southerly - Kathleen Ferrier; Grow Old With Me - John Lennon

Monty Don

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