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

Rory McGrath: Finale, Swan Lake – Tchaikovsky; Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles

Rory McGrath: Finale, Swan Lake – Tchaikovsky; Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles

Rory McGrath

Cherie Blair: Ferry Across The Mersey – Gerry & the Pacemakers; Que Sera, Sera -Doris Day

Cherie Blair: Ferry Across The Mersey – Gerry & the Pacemakers; Que Sera, Sera -Doris Day

Cherie Blair: Ferry Across The Mersey – Gerry &amp; the Pacemakers; Que Sera, Sera -Doris Day

Cherie Blair

Peter Blake: Take 5 - Dave Brubeck; When the World was Young - Peggy Lee

Peter Blake: Take 5 - Dave Brubeck; When the World was Young - Peggy Lee

Peter Blake

Vera Lynn: What's A Mammy, Daddy?; We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn

Vera Lynn: What's A Mammy, Daddy?; We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn

Vera Lynn

Ossie Ardiles: Yesterday - The Beatles; The Sounds of Silence – Simon/Garfunkel

Ossie Ardiles: Yesterday - The Beatles; The Sounds of Silence – Simon/Garfunkel

Ossie Ardiles

Michael Connelly: Summer Wind - Frank Sinatra; Lullaby - Frank Morgan

Michael Connelly: Summer Wind - Frank Sinatra; Lullaby - Frank Morgan

Michael Connelly

Barb Jungr: The Moldau - Ma Vlast; Le Response de Mario - Le Grand Maitre Franco

Barb Jungr: The Moldau - Ma Vlast; Le Response de Mario - Le Grand Maitre Franco

Barb Jungr

Andy Burnham: Dirty Old Town - The Spinners; All You Fascists - Billy Bragg

Andy Burnham: Dirty Old Town - The Spinners; All You Fascists - Billy Bragg

Andy Burnham

Sarah Beeney: Bad Penny Blues - Humphrey Lyttleton; Two Little Boys - Rolf Harris

Sarah Beeney: Bad Penny Blues - Humphrey Lyttleton; Two Little Boys - Rolf Harris

Sarah Beeney

Irvine Welsh:She Loves You - The Beatles;Joy Division Oven Gloves - Half Man, Half Biscuit

Irvine Welsh:She Loves You - The Beatles;Joy Division Oven Gloves - Half Man, Half Biscuit

Irvine Welsh

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