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

Shirley Williams: War Requiem-Benjamin Britten; Bridge Over Troubled Water–Simon/Garfunkel

Shirley Williams: War Requiem-Benjamin Britten; Bridge Over Troubled Water–Simon/Garfunkel

Shirley Williams

Barbara Dickson: Bonnie Lass Of Ballochmyle - Kenneth McKellar; Copperline - James Taylor

Barbara Dickson: Bonnie Lass Of Ballochmyle - Kenneth McKellar; Copperline - James Taylor

Barbara Dickson

Clarissa Dickson Wright: She Had To Go Lose It At The Astor - Harry Roy;D'Ye Ken John Peel

Clarissa Dickson Wright: She Had To Go Lose It At The Astor - Harry Roy;D'Ye Ken John Peel

Clarissa Dickson Wright

Ozzy Osbourne: Swannee - Al Jolson; Paranoia - Black Sabbath

Ozzy Osbourne: Swannee - Al Jolson; Paranoia - Black Sabbath

Ozzy Osbourne

Rankin: Two Little Boys - Rolf Harris; It Had To Be You - Frank Sinatra

Rankin: Two Little Boys - Rolf Harris; It Had To Be You - Frank Sinatra

Rankin

Bruce McLean: Cry - Johnnie Ray; Sailing - Rod Stewart

Bruce McLean: Cry - Johnnie Ray; Sailing - Rod Stewart

Bruce McLean

David McKee: Christopher Robin is Saying his Prayers; All Along the Watchtower - Bob Dylan

David McKee: Christopher Robin is Saying his Prayers; All Along the Watchtower - Bob Dylan

David McKee

Rick Stein chose 'Wouldn't It Be Lovely' from My Fair Lady and 'Afternoons And Coffee Spoons' by the Crash Test Dummies.

Rick Stein chose 'Wouldn't It Be Lovely' from My Fair Lady and 'Afternoons And Coffee Spoons' by the Crash Test Dummies.

Rick Stein

John Hegley: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles; 7 & a 1/2 Cents - The Pajama Game

John Hegley: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles; 7 & a 1/2 Cents - The Pajama Game

John Hegley: I Want To Hold Your Hand - The Beatles; 7 &amp; a 1/2 Cents - The Pajama Game

John Hegley

Brian Keenan: Ol' Man River - Paul Robeson; Friendship Song, The Pearl Fishers – Bizet.

Brian Keenan: Ol' Man River - Paul Robeson; Friendship Song, The Pearl Fishers – Bizet.

Brian Keenan

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