Inheritance Tracks

Peter Capaldi Nov 02, 2024

There’s so much more to the actor Peter Capaldi than his brilliant, edgy and original Twelfth Doctor in Doctor Who…his career stretches far beyond the Tardis.

He won a BAFTA, for playing the ferocious, foul-mouthed spin doctor Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It, another BAFTA for the film spin off ‘In the Loop', and whilst we’re on awards…He’s also won an Oscar!

A punk in his younger days…he’s now writing and recording his own rock music…his debut solo album was released in 2021…so we’re fascinated to hear what he’s chosen as his Inheritance Tracks.

Inherited: That's Life by Frank Sinatra Passed on: Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Anna Bailey

Adrian Chiles Oct 26, 2024

In his regular column Adrian Chiles has written candidly about everything from wearing compression socks to struggling to bend down - even his favourite coat hanger. These musings are now collected in a single book.

He admits that his "orgy of oversharing" isn't for everyone, yet insists even life's most mundane details can hold deeper meaning.

So, what meaning will we uncover in his musical tastes?

Inherited Track: Reuben's Blues by Stan Kenton Pass On: Stop This World by Mose Allison

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Chris and Rosie Ramsey Oct 19, 2024

This week’s Inheritance Tracks come from the funny and startlingly honest double act and married couple Chris and Rosie Ramsey. They struck gold when they turned their bickering and banter into the wildly successful podcast… Sh*gged, Married, Annoyed…

They take the quotidian absurdities of marriage, parenthood…life in general …and transform it all into comedy gold…nothing seems to be off limits!

They’ve hosted their own BBC 2 chat show…Chris is a touring stand-up comedian…and they’ve both individually competed on Strictly.

Chris and Rosie live just outside the town where they grew up, South Shields, and are now bringing up their family there

We wanted to know about the song or piece of music they’ll pass on to them…

Rosie - Inherited: Wake up Boo! by The Boo Radleys Chris - Inherited: Real gone Kid by Deacon Blue Pass on: I'm Alive by Celine Dion

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Ian Rankin Oct 12, 2024

The best-selling crime-writer Sir Ian Rankin began his life surrounded by food. His dad ran a grocery store in Fife, his mum worked in a school canteen, and Ian's early writing saw him reviewing wine.

He says he never intended to turn to crime, so to speak, but it was his creation of the hard-drinking and stubborn Edinburgh detective Inspector John Rebus which changed his writing style – and his life.

Beginning with Knots and Crosses in 1987, there have now been 25 Rebus novels - as well as the tv dramas and stage plays – mainly dealing with Scotland’s dark and dangerous underworld.

What then will he reveal as his Inheritenace Tracks?

Inherited: Seven Drunken Nights by The Dubliners Pass on: Another Man's Rain by Jackie Leven

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Noa Dowling

Alexander Armstrong Oct 05, 2024

Comedian, actor, Pointless presenter and debut author Alexander Armstrong, grew up in rural Northumberland where his musical ability and joy at being able to entertain began at a young age.

He went to both school and Trinity College Cambridge on music scholarships and after a Footlights’ writing stint, he went on to become one half of the BAFTA-winning comedy duo Armstrong & Miller

If you’re wondering where his passion for classical music began...his Inheritance Tracks will provide the answer.

Inherited: Minuetto Allegretto by the Wombles Passed on: It Must Be Love by Madness

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Noa Dowling

Celia Imrie Sep 28, 2024

Celia Imrie has worked in television, theatre and films over the past five decades.

She’s taken roles at the Royal Shakespeare Company and in big budget films such as The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Calendar Girls and Mamma Mia! to name but a few.

Celia will be starring in the film adaptation of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club. The story follows a group of friends in a retirement home who gather to solve murders but find themselves caught in a real case.

So with that in mind, we wanted to solve the mystery of what are Celia’s Inheritance Tracks.

Inherited Track: You Know What I Mean by Jeff Beck. Pass On: Merveille by Jean-Louis Aubert.

Producer: Noa Dowling

Candice Brathwaite Sep 21, 2024

The two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and journalist Candice Brathwaite grew up in Brixton, south London.

Candice first became known for her conversations about the often over-looked experience of Black mothers in the UK which became the subject of her raw, searing and witty 2020 book, 'I am Not Your Mother'. She followed that with 'Sista Sista' essays which were equally forceful on the issues of diversity, identity and representation. Her latest book 'Manifesto' is out now.

We asked Candice to share with us the tracks that have inspired her.

Inherited: Never, Never, Never by John Holt Pass on: Spring 1, Vivaldi re-composed Four Seasons by Max Richter

Producer: Lowri Morgan

Leigh Francis Sep 14, 2024

Leigh Francis’ creation Keith Lemon came to our attention with Bo Selecta in the early noughties, and he hasn’t been off our screens much since, with various sketch and panel shows becoming hits, most notably Celebrity Juice and the revamped Through the Keyhole.

Surreal and silly, his is a brand of comedy that has mass appeal, and his new book 'Leigh, Myself and I' charts how "a little boy called Leigh became a naughty bear".

What then will his Inheritance Tracks be?

Inherited: Stand and Deliver by Adam and the Ants Passed on: New Sensation by INXS

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Tim Minchin Sep 07, 2024

Tim Minchin is the multi-talented Australian musician, comedian, actor, writer, director, who helped bring Matilda from book to stage with his hit musical lyrics.

In his new book "You Don't Have To Have A Dream" he shares his thoughts and advice on life, art, success, kindness, love - but it was his dream to be a musician that drove young Tim from an early age.

It was his tongue-in-cheek songs and poetry that helped find him fame here in the UK and off the back of his success rebranding Dhal he has turned Groundhog Day into a musical and even trod the boards himself as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar.

With a CV like that – what then will he choose as his Inheritance Tracks.

Inherited: What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong Passed on: Lullaby of Birdland by Ella Fitzgerald

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Nicola Adams Jul 27, 2024

Nicola Adams was one of the stand-out stars of the London Games in 2012 when she became the first woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal.

And then she won gold again in Rio four years later.

Born into a tough life in Leeds in the early 1980s, Nicola immediately loved enjoyed the discipline she found in boxing at the age of 12.

If her punches have unnerved her opponents in the ring, her charm and winning smile have perhaps been even more disarming.

Her Inheritance Tracks will have you heading straight to the gym.

Inherited: Hustlin' by Rick Ross Pass on: Sure Thing by Miguel

Producer: Ben Mitchell

David and Carrie Grant Jul 20, 2024

Carrie and David Grant are the BAFTA award-winning power couple, broadcasters and vocal coaches to the stars.

If, like me, you remember the early noughties reality song contest Fame Academy, they were the expert vocal coaches that helped the likes of Lemar find their voice.

Their TV and music career has spanned over 35 years winning them a MOBO award and has seen them write a revealing memoir 'A Very Modern Family' which charts their parenting experiences in a neuro diverse family.

What then will these musical aficionados choose as their shared Inheritance Tracks.

Inherited, Carrie: Moon River by Andy Williams Inherited, David: Concrete Jungle by Bob Marley and The Wailers Passed on: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Ed Gamble Jul 13, 2024

Since graduating from Durham University, Ed Gamble has become one of the UK’s most successful stand-up comedians. He’s been a Taskmaster champion, a Pointless host and one of the Hunted on Channel 4.

And his “Off Menu” series with James Acaster is one of the most listened-to podcasts in the UK – where guests choose their ideal meal.

But Ed's own love of food hasn’t always been easy. He has Type One Diabetes...and has spoken, and written, movingly about his complicated relationship with eating and weight.

In an interview a couple of years ago he said: I can’t tell day-to- day whether I’m arrogant or I hate myself, but I think somewhere in-between is absolutely ideal for a comedian.

Inherited: Lady Grinning Soul by David Bowie Pass on: Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Adam Kay Jul 06, 2024

Adam Kay was born in Brighton to Jewish parents, his father was a doctor and he too went into medicine gynaecology and obstetrics.

After a traumatic experience in the operating theatre, Adam left medicine and wrote his first memoir…This is Going to Hurt. It covered his time as a trainee doctor and became not only a bestseller, but was adapted by him, into the TV series of the same name, starring Ben Whishaw as Adam. He won a BAFTA for his writing.

His most recent memoir, Undoctored, was much, much more personal.

Radically honest in fact - from revealing his previous marriage to a woman before finding love with his now husband, to talking about abuse and having an eating disorder.

He’s also written fact and fiction books for children. explaining some of the more astonishing, and often revolting stories from the world of science and medicine.

Inherited: Franz Schubert's Impromptu Op.90 performed by Llŷr Williams Passed on: I Never Do Anything Twice by Stephen Sondheim

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Rachel Stevens Jun 29, 2024

Rachel Stevens shot to fame as part of the iconic group S Club 7 aged just 19, catapulting her to fame, bringing with it all the glamour, glitz and BRIT Awards.

But it was in 1993 when she first caught the attention of talent agents by winning a modelling contest sponsored by UK teen magazine Just 17, beating 5,000 other competitors.

After a stint studying a business diploma at the London College of Fashion and briefly working in PR – she finally decided to pursue her musical dream.

In her memoir Finding my Voice, Rachel talks about the highs and lows of her life and career, from managing lifelong anxiety to dealing with the loss of friend and S Club bandmate Paul Cattermole.

Inherited: That's What Friends Are For by Dionne Warwick ft. Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight Passed on: I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Paul Sinha Jun 22, 2024

The comedian and professional quizzer Paul Sinha, grew up with a surgeon father and a midwife mother. He also became a doctor.

His calling however was comedy and although for a while he was a full-time doctor and a part time comedian making people laugh proved irresistible. He became a household name in 2011, when he joined ITV’s show The Chase as one of the Chasers.

Knowing his encyclopaedic knowledge about so many things, we asked him to share with us the tracks that matter most to him.

Inherited: Uptown Top Ranking by Althea & Donna Pass on: Being Boring by the Pet Shop Boys

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Danny Robins Jun 15, 2024

Danny Robins has created all kinds of shows for TV and radio – often embracing the spookier side of life and death. From the BAFTA-nominated Young Dracula on BBC One to The Cold Swedish Winter on BBC Radio 4. For Danny’s new series of the hit podcast – Uncanny – he’s criss-crossing America with a team of paranormal believers and sceptics as they investigate matters that seem to defy logical explanation. With all that in mind, we were fascinated to know Danny would choose as his Inheritance Tracks.

Inherited: Ride On by Christy Moore Pass On: Nightrain by Guns ‘n’Roses

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Marlon James Jun 01, 2024

10 years ago Marlon James published 'A Brief History of Seven Killings' his bestselling novel which would go onto be awarded the Booker Prize.

Born in Jamaica in 1970 his parents shared with him their passion for poetry and Shakespeare – but Marlon preferred to be in his room reading comics like X-Men...the mutant group who went onto inspire him to write his 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf' trilogy.

For those who haven’t already read it, A Brief History of Seven Killings' is broken up into 5 sections, each named after a different piece of music, and music continues to play a prominent role in his writing life.

In his acceptance speech for the Booker Prize back in 2015 he heralded the likes of Bob Marley for championing Carribean voices saying he was: “The first to recognise that the voice coming out our mouths was a legitimate voice for fiction and for poetry”.

With all that in mind we were fascinated to know what Marlon James’s Inheritance Tracks would be.

Inherited: 54/46 Was My Number by Toots and the Maytals Passed on: Equinox by John Coltrane

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Kiell Smith-Bynoe May 25, 2024

Actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe is perhaps best known for playing the non-clairvoyant husband Mike in the BBC One series, Ghosts.

Kiell grew up in East London and his future as a thespian was set in stone when at the age of five he began acting in nativity plays.

He studied acting at East 15 Acting School, and he honed his skills by making musical skits in the early years of YouTube, and can now be seen on stage in 'The Government Inspector' and on our screens as the new host of The Great British Sewing Bee.

Thankfully, his career in acting worked out, as in his own words, “My plan B was to be a grime MC”.

So with that in mind we asked Kiell to share his Inheritance Track with us.

Inherited: Never Too Much by Luther Vandros Passed on: Do You Mind by Kyla

Producers: Eirian Jones and Ben Mitchell

Reece Shearsmith May 18, 2024

Reece Shearsmith rose to fame with the darkly comic League of Gentleman.

Since then his fascination with the macabre has led to starring roles on TV and stage, as well as to an enduring writing and acting partnership with Steve Pemberton.

He is currently on our screens with his latest and last series of the genius Inside No9 - and these are his Inheritance tracks.

Inherited: White Christmas by Darlene Love Passing on: Tonight we Fly by The Divine Comedy

Producers: Catherine Powell and Ben Mitchell

Michael and Hilary Whitehall May 11, 2024

Hilary and Michael are an entertainment power-couple.

Having worked as a leading theatrical agent and producer for many years, with clients including Nigel Havers, Judi Dench and Colin Firth – it was at a glitzy party that Michael first set his eyes on the then actress Hilary Gish

Hilary says of that night...“I was looking for an agent, he was looking for a wife.”

They’ve gone on to have three children together, including the actor and comedian Jack Whitehall, and in recent years they’ve turned their family life into an entertainment empire.

As well as starring in their own Netflix series, hosted TV and theatre chat shows, and co-authored books...their podcast, The Wittering Whitehalls, has added yet another string to the brand Whitehall bow.

So, we invited Michael and Hilary to share their Inheritance Tracks with us...

Michael Inherited: Symphony No.3, the 2nd movement, composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff Hilary Inherited: Let's Dance by David Bowie Passing on: Blue in Green by Miles Davis

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Jamie Laing May 04, 2024

Jamie Laing found fame in the second series of Made in Chelsea in 2011, and has gone on to rebrand himself several times.

First as a veritable Willy Wonka, as the great great grandson of biscuit mogul Sir Alexander Grant, it is perhaps no surprise that he has created his own line of incredibly successful sweets.

These days he is just as at home in the audio studio as he is on the factory floor, having just been named the new co-host of BBC Radio 1’s Going Home programme, and has been a mainstay in the podcast charts for many years; from NewlyWeds, alongside his wife, to his new interview show Great Company.

What then will he choose as his Inheritance Tracks...

Inherited: Man! I Feel Like A Woman! by Shania Twain Passing on: MMMBop by Hanson

Producers: Ribika Moktan and Ben Mitchell

Vernon Kay Apr 27, 2024

Star of TV and radio, Vernon Kay comes from a Northern working-class family. His first job, at 14, was putting stickers on boxes of bananas at a ripening factory…and he also worked as caretaker, deep cleaning schools before his break came as a model.

TV came next with stints on T4 and All-Star Family Fortunes and has recently taken over the mid-morning show on Radio 2.

Last November Vernon ran an Ultra Marathon for Radio 2’s BBC Children in Need fundraiser, 115 miles in just four days, and he raised over £6 million!!!

Married to fellow presenter Tess Daly, they have two daughters...so what’s the music he’ll choose to pass on to them?

Inherited: Allentown by Billy Joel Passing on: You Got The Love by Candi Staton

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Parris Apr 20, 2024

Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Parris are a funny couple. Quite literally!

The comedians have been regulars on comedy quiz panels, with Parris one of the hosts on the Mash Report, and Brigstocke appearing on many programmes here on Radio 4, including the popular I’ve Never Seen Star Wars amongst countless other shows.

They're new podcast ‘How was it for you?’, offers a peek into the joyful mess that ensues when two comedians live together.

So we were fascinated to see what there joint inheritance tracks would be.

Inherited: Marcus - A Forrest by The Cure Rachel - Building Steam with a Grain of Salt by DJ Shadow Passed on: Together - Buona Sera by Louis Prima

Producer: Eirian Jones and Ben Mitchell

Angela Hartnett Apr 13, 2024

The Michelin starred chef and restaurateur Angela Hartnett likes crisps, prefers cheese to dessert, and her favourite pasta is spaghetti in a tomato sauce. Simple tastes for someone who’s famous for giving people fine dining experiences.

A protegee of Gordon Ramsay, Angela cheffed in some of the best restaurants in the world before opening her own Murano in Mayfair.

She’s famous and in demand for her TV appearances and hosts the excellent and entertaining podcast Dish along with Nick Grimshaw.

Whilst growing up, she inherited the values of wholesome food and the importance of the family meal from her Italian grandmother. So we askes her to share the music that she’s inherited with us.

Inherited: Simply the Best by Tina Turner Passed on: Nessun Dorma by Giacomo Puccini, performed by Luciano Pavarotti

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Catherine Powell

John Robins Apr 06, 2024

The comedian, podcaster and self described Vibe-Magnet John Robins is an Edinburgh Comedy Award winner whose dry stand up has taken him on several sold out tours, a BBC 5 Live programme with Elis James, and the latest series of Taskmaster.

He openly talks about all aspects of his life, from the ridiculous to the sublime, and has been praised for the way he has discussed the way he has dealt with mental health and his sobriety.

A lover of games and music - what then will he chose for his Inheritance Tracks.

Inherited: Enlightenment by Van Morrison Passed on: The Wild Kindness (feat. Cassie Berman) by Bill Callahan & Bonnie "Prince" Billy

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Liz Bonnin Mar 30, 2024

Born in Paris, Liz Bonnin grew up in Ireland where she studied biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin.

She joined an all-girl pop band rather than doing a PhD at Oxford and then came TV, initially on entertainment shows before her real calling pulled her back for a Masters in wild animal biology.

When Liz returned to our tv screens it was as a science presenter; Tomorrow’s World, Bang Goes the Theory, Blue Planet Live....

She’s taken viewers from the Galapagos...to the Jurassic Coast and even Arctic...but where will her Inheritance Tracks lead us today?

Inherited: Amélia by Malavoi Passed on: I'm Every Woman by Chakka Khan

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Lauren Laverne Mar 23, 2024

Broadcaster Lauren Laverne has, arguably, two of the best jobs in radio - 6 Music’s Breakfast Show and Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.

Her career in entertainment began though as the lead singer and a guitarist in the band Kenickie and her love of performing and sharing music see's her takes Desert Island Discs to the London Palladium for a series of special live shows.

As someone who encourages people to share the music that shaped their lives we were fascinated to hear her Inheritance Tracks.

Inherited: Now Westlin Winds by Dick Gaughan Passed on: Hit or Miss by Odetta

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Natalie Cassidy Mar 16, 2024

Natalie Cassidy has grown up in front of the nation. She was only ten years old when she joined the cast of Eastenders.

Over the last 30 years, her character - Sonia - has become one of the most popular residents of Albert Square, as she’s dealt with a teenage pregnancy, a cancer scare and bereavements.

Natalie had to have music lessons when her character famously took up the trumpet on Eastenders, so let’s see if that has influenced her choices as she selects her Inheritance Tracks.

Natalie is the co-host of the podcast, 'Off The Telly' which is available now.

Producer: Lowri Morgan

Karen Hauer Mar 09, 2024

Strictly Come Dancing's longest serving professional dancer Karen Hauer was born in Valencia, Venezula where she lived until the age of eight before moving with her family to the Bronx in New York.

Dance allowed Karen to express herself and at the age of nine she won a scholarship to the Martha Graham School of Contempoary Dance. On the show she has danced with the likes of Will Young and Eddie Kadi.

Music gives Karen inspiration for her dance routines and will be touring the UK with the 'Strictly Come Dancing the Professionals Tour' from May 2024.

Inherited: Don't Speak by No Doubt Pass on: Your Song by Elton John

Producer: Lowri Morgan

Alex Horne Mar 02, 2024

Alex Horne is the comedian and creator of the BAFTA winning Channel 4’s hit comedy game-show, Taskmaster.

On the show Alex is the Taskmaster’s assistant and this week, we’ve given him the task of assisting us with choosing our Inheritance Tracks.

He is a musician himself and he will be will be on tour around the country with ‘The Horne Section’ and their brand-new show from March 2024.

Inherited: In The Army Now by Status Quo. Passed on: Bang Bang by David Sanborn

Producer: Ribika Moktan

Tommy Tiernan Feb 24, 2024

Tommy Tiernan is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer and extraordinary talk show host, extraordinary because on The Tommy Tiernan Show on RTE he doesn’t know who his guest is until they walk on, there’s no script or preparation, so the conversation can go anywhere, and it does!

As a comedian, he’s won the big award and even though his sense of humour has on occasions been controversial, he maintains there’s never malice intended.

Tommy also has a podcast and is famous for playing Da Gerry in Derry Girls

Although he was born in Ireland he had a peripatetic early life as you’ll hear in his Inheritance Tracks...

Inherited: Amhrán na bhFiann, the national anthem of the Republic of Ireland. Passed on: Maka Hannya Haramitta

Producer: Glyn Tansley

Adam Hills Feb 17, 2024

Adam Hills is a seriously funny man, and most well known as host of Channel 4’s hugely successful The Last Leg on Friday nights.

Born in Sydney without a right foot, he turned his disability to his advantage and often referred to it in his comedy. His first stand up show was in 1997, and he became a hit at the Melbourne International comedy festival and the Edinburgh Fringe.

Some alternative commentating on the 2012 London Summer Paralympics led to Channel 4 giving him his own series, which has now broadcast its 300th episode.

Inherited: Crying by Roy Orbison Passed on: One Day Like This by Elbow

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Lowri Morgan

Richard Hammond Feb 10, 2024

The Grand Tour presenter and lover of high-speed adventures Richard Hammond, was born in Birmingham, the eldest of three boys, and describes himself growing up as ‘a little fella’ in a close-knit family.

His first broadcasting experience, and love, was not TV but local radio and as bass guitar player we wondered what his Inheritance Tracks might be.

Inherited: Call Me The Breeze by J.J. Cale Passed on: Memphis Soul Stew by King Curtis

Producer: Ben Mitchell and Lowri Morgan

Jonathan Agnew Feb 03, 2024

Millions of cricket fans all over the world have grown up with Jonathan Agnew’s voice as he’s expertly guided us through the highs and lows of the best sport ever invented.

He’s joined Test Match Special in 1991 after a very successful career as a fast bowler for Leicestershire and a slightly less successful career as a fast bowler for England – which he often jokes about on air.

He’s a keen flyer (he has a pilot’s licence), a keen dog owner (he has two) and also a lover of music. But what music? Let’s find out...

Inherited: You're a Lady by Peter Skellern Pass on: I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free by Nina Simone

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Iain Stirling Jan 27, 2024

Iain Stirling started doing stand-up while studying law at University in Edinburgh and quickly drew the attention of the comedy world. Soon after, his popularity grew, and now sells out venues all over the country.

In 2015 he became the voice of ITV2's dating show Love Island.

He also clearly loves music so we asked him to share with us the song that have changed his life.

Inherited: Africa, Toto Passed on: The Modern Leper, Frightened Rabbit

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Keith Brymer Jones Jan 20, 2024

The London born ceramic artist Keith Brymer-Jones, who regularly wells up when he’s moved by beauty and effort on The Great Pottery Throw Down, was eleven years old when he made his first pottery object.

After a brief stint in the punk band The Wigs, he got an apprenticeship at Harefield Pottery in London and learned to make modern ceramics.

We asked him to turn his hand to this week's Inheritance Tracks...

Inherited: Fantasy by Earth, Wind and Fire Passed on: I Feel Love by Donna Summer

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Owain Wyn Evans Jan 13, 2024

Owain Wyn Evans has been working in broadcasting since he was 18. He's an accomplished television and radio presenter and shot to superstardom during the pandemic in 2020 as the drumming weather presenter playing along to the BBC News Theme.

He became a viral sensation and in 2021 he raised an extraordinary £3million for Children in Need by drumming non-stop for 24 hours.

This week he took a break from warming up for Zoe Ball on Radio 2’s Early Breakfast Show to reflect on his inheritance tracks...

Inherited: The Masquerade by the Carpenters Passed on: This Hell by Reena Sawayama

Producer: Ben Mitchell

James May Jan 06, 2024

When he’s not working on his own gin brand, or his latest book, or guest editing the Today programme former petrol head James May is perhaps best known as the thinking man’s car guy from Top Gear and Grand Tour.

His trademark wry humour and self-deprecation make him an interesting TV presenter, no matter what he turns his attention to and he’s an excellent travel guide on the various James May Our Man In... series.

Born in Bristol, one of four children, he spent his teenage years in South Yorkshire and as someone who studied music at university and who’s apparently a rather accomplished musician.

We asked James what his Inheritance Tracks might be.

Inherited: Dream Darling Dream by McGuinness Flint Passed On: Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

Producer: Ribika Moktan

Wynne Evans Dec 30, 2023

Opera singer Wynne Evans was indelibly etched into the UK’s collective TV watching consciousness when he played Gio Compario - the moustachioed opera singer in those famous comparison site adverts.

Born in South-West Wales, Wynne is a professionally trained opera star and his operatic roles have seen him onstage at major opera houses here in the UK and across the globe, with his debut album ‘A Song in My Heart’ went to Number 1 in the classical charts.

This year, he won Celebrity MasterChef with a starter of Carmarthen-Japanese Tuna Tartare and a main course of Welsh lamb on samphire.

We asked Wynne to share his equally delicious Inheritance Tracks with us...

Inherited: Be My Love by Mario Lanza Passed on: Laudate Dominum - Vesperae Solennes de Confessore by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Sandi Toksvig Dec 23, 2023

Writer, comedian and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig was born in Denmark to a Danish father and English mother and was brought up in Europe, Africa and the United States.

She’s done it all; politics, children's books, theatre plays, the great British Bake Off, and taken part in pretty much every panel show worth its salt, including of course hosting QI, the much loved and quite interesting panel show she’s hosted on television since 2016.

She was one of the members of the first all female comedy groups at Cambridge’s Footlights whilst gaining a first class degree, and in 2015 she co founded the Women's Equality Party. President of the Writers Guild of Great Britain, her writing credits take in radio, television and the stage.

Inherited: Secret Love by The Oscar Peterson Trio Passed on: Don't Rain on my Parade by Barbara Streisand

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Kelvin Fletcher Dec 16, 2023

Kelvin Fletcher is best known for his portrayal of Andy Sugden in Emmerdale, a role he played for twenty years, and for which he won Best Actor at the British Soap awards for his portrayal.

When he was just six years old he went to Oldham Theatre Workshop where, before getting his big break in 1996.

He’s a father of four and a keen motor racer, and documented his buying of a 120 acre farm in the Peak District in a BBC documentary and in 2019 he won Strictly Come Dancing with his dancing partner Oti Mabuse.

Inherited: Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) by Frank Wilson Passed on: Three Little Birds by Bob Marley and the Wailers

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Lucy Worsley Dec 09, 2023

Before Lucy Worsley became a fixture on our TV screens as a trusted architectural and social historian she wanted to be either a spy, a witch or a nun.

But her father was a geologist and he wanted Lucy to be a scientist, so when she switched from the sciences to the humanities he was unimpressed and told her she’d never earn a living with a history degree!

It was a visit to Mompesson House, a National Trust property in Salisbury, when she was 18 that made her realise that keeping a historical place going was an actual job and one that spoke to her - she’s now Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces with an office in Hampton Court Palace.

So who, what and when will her Inheritance Tracks come from?

Inherited: Mozart Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major played by Maria João Pires Passed on: Magnificat and Nunc dimittis: The Seventh Service sung by The Choir of HM Chapel Royal

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Romesh Ranganathan Dec 02, 2023

This edition of Inheritance Tracks are chosen by Jonathan Ranganathan – better known, of course, by his middle name, Romesh.

The comedian, presenter and DJ was born in West Sussex in the late 1970s to Sri Lankan parents.

When he was 11, a friend left a cassette-tape at his house – labelled Public Enemy. Romesh listened – and that day, his love of hip-hop music began.

But not just hip-hop. Music has been a huge part of his family’s story...across the generations.

Inherited: Love Come Down by Evelyn "Champagne" King Passed on: Juicy by The Notorious B.I.G

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Ribika Moktan

Adam Henson Nov 25, 2023

If farmer, TV presenter and writer Adam Henson was a stick of rock the word Cotswolds would be sweetly written through him.

He’s loved by millions of Countryfile viewers and probably a lot of lambs, Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs, Highland cattle and horses too.

And he knows a thing or two about how food gets from farm to fork being an ambassador for British farming.

But will his Inheritance Tracks be pastorales, reflecting the bucolic nature of his life?

Inherited: Too Much Pressure by The Specials Passed on: Pencil Full of Lead by Paolo Nutini

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Ribika Moktan

Miles Jupp Nov 18, 2023

The actor, writer, comedian and Radio 4 treasure, Miles Jupp has been delighting audiences for decades; from Balamory to The News Quiz and Rev.

Miles recently shared the news that he’d suffered a brain seizure - requiring complex neurosurgery.

Happily, he’s has made a good recovery, and he's about to go on tour...no doubt with his favourite music playing in the car as he criss-crosses the country.

Inherited: Just an Old Fashioned Girl by Eartha Kit Passing on: Wherever You Roam by The Proclaimers

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Ribika Moktan

Derren Brown Nov 11, 2023

Derren Brown amazes audiences with his extraordinary illusions and showmanship, as a mentalist and magic creator.

He captivates with his charm and is also disarmingly forthright and emotionally eloquent which is evident in his writing, podcast Bootcamp and painting.

Born in London and brought up in Purley, which he describes as the epitome of middle-class suburbia, Derren studied law and German at Bristol University which is where his Inheritance Tracks begin...

Inherited: The Prelude to the 1st Cello Suite by J S Bach Passed on: Debussy's Brier played by Vikingur Olafsson

Producer: Ben Mitchell and Ribika Moktan

Tim Peake Nov 04, 2023

From the moment he became a cub scout in Sussex in the 1970s, Tim Peake wanted to have adventures.

He joined the army...became an Apache helicopter pilot...and then set his sights even higher...A LOT higher.

As an astronaut, he became the first Brit to walk in space during a voyage to the International Space Station.

But what kind of music did he listen to while he was up there?

Inherited: It Must be Love by Labi Siffre Passed on: Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Kate Bottley Oct 28, 2023

The Reverend Kate Bottley is a not your run of the mill vicar...

...since rising to fame on Channel 4’s Gogglebox she’s gone on to become a writer and broadcaster on the likes of Songs of Praise, and you can hear her every Sunday with Jason Mohammad (formerly of this parish) on Radio 2’s Good Morning Sunday.

Kate’s latest book, Have a Little Faith, isn’t out to convert, quite the opposite, it’s a guidebook on how to navigate life’s ups and downs, be kind, and face your own challenges armed with hope...and plenty of lasagne.

So, with all that in mind, I’m praying for a miraculous set of Inheritance Tracks.

Inherited: Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley Pass on: Come Healing by Leonard Cohen

Simon Farnaby Oct 21, 2023

Simon Farnaby is famed for his parts in Ghosts, Horrible Histories and Detectorists, but it's his starring role in that iconic sketch from the Diamond Jubilee, seen over 30 million times on YouTube, in which he served the late Queen tea with Paddington Bear.

Indeed, he was one of the writers of Paddington 2 – and his latest screenplay, Wonka, is actually a musical origin story of Roald Dahl’s eccentric chocolatier.

But Simon's Inheritance Tracks are not necessarily the golden ticket he'd have hoped for.

Inherited: Little Town by Cliff Richard Passed on: Rattlesnakes by Lloyd Cole and the Commotions

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Ribika Moktan

Helen Skelton Oct 14, 2023

She’s cycled to the South Pole, ran the Namibia ultra-marathon, kayaked the entire length of the River Amazon, solo, yet competing on Strictly made TV presenter and adventurer, Helen Skelton feel most vulnerable.

Helen began her presenting career at Newsround and has been a household name since 2008, when she became a Blue Peter presenter and graduated to Countryfile.

Her new memoir In My Stride charts her life from being raised on a dairy farm outside Cumbria to becoming a household name on Blue Peter and Countryfile.

What then, will she choose for her Inheritance Tracks?

Inherited: One Way or Another by Blondie Passing on: Hanging on the Telephone by Blondie

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Ribika Moktan

Tom Kerridge Oct 07, 2023

Chef Tom Kerridge is more than just a Michelin-starred foodie – he's a TV presenter, author and entrepreneur. Married to sculptor Beth Cullen-Kerridge, Tom’s new book ‘Pub Kitchen: The Ultimate Modern British Food Bible’ was recently published and we asked him to serve up his Inheritance Tracks.

Inherited: English Rose by The Jam Passed on: Proof by I Am Kloot

As featured on BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live on 07/10/2023. Presented by Olly Mann and Nikki Bedi.

Producer: Ben Mitchell/Gareth Nelson-Davies

Alan Fletcher Sep 30, 2023

Casual, fun, yet competent and assuring Alan Fletcher's character, Dr Karl Kennedy, along with his on-screen wife Susan, was a genuine tea-time idol to a generation.

What you might not know is that the actor is a country music aficionado, part of a burgeoning Australian Americana scene, and at the age of 65, he's just released his first solo album.

As Neighbours returns to our screens we asked him to share his inheritance tracks.

Inherited: Going up the Country by Canned Heat Passed on: If We Were Vampires by Jason Isbell

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Mawaan Rizwan Sep 23, 2023

The actor, comedian and writer Mawaan Rizwan, recently told the NME, “In every job I do, I want to smash the box that people put me in”.

Born in Pakistan, Mawaan’s family moved to the UK when he was three, he grew up in East London, with a mother who’d been a child star in Pakistan so if the performance gene were a thing, he very much has it it.

As an actor he’s played roles in Simon Amstell’s Benjamin and Carnage, he wrote for the hit Netflix series Sex Education, and you can see his new surreal BBC Three series Juice on iPlayer.

What then, will his Inheritance Tracks be?

Inherited: Mera Laung Gawacha by Musarrat Nazir Pass on: Paper Planes by MIA

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Geoff Norcott Sep 16, 2023

If you type ‘right wing comedian’ into a search engine the top answer will be Geoff Norcott.

Amazingly...the second, third and fourth results would also be the comedian and podcaster.

He's certainly cornered his niche making us laugh on Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, and his own stand-up special for Radio 4 Geoff-erendum.

But, ironically, it seems Geoff doesn't necessarily skew right, when it comes to at least one of his musical heroes – as we discovered, when we asked him to share his Inheritance Tracks.

Inherited: Itchycoo Park by Small Faces Pass on: Zoo Station by U2

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Richard Osman Sep 09, 2023

Born in Billericay, Richard Osman got his first taste for broadcasting on BBC Radio Sussex, when he was still at school. He read Politics and Sociology at Cambridge and then worked behind the scenes in TV before creating and co-presenting the BBC quiz show, Pointless.

His own show, Richard Osman’s House of Games followed, another huge success, and along the way he’s managed to become an international best-selling crime fiction author!

It all began with The Thursday Murder Club in 2020 and with the fourth book in the wildly popular series on the horizon we asked him to put down that feather quill and share his Inheritance Tracks with us.

Inherited: Life on Mars by David Bowie Pass on: Being Boring by Pet Shop Boys

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Johnny Flynn Sep 02, 2023

Johnny Flynn - actor, poet, musician - he can do pretty much anything.

On stage and screen, he’s played Albert Einstein, Richard Burton and David Bowie - and in the studio he’s recorded albums of classic folk as well as the title track for The Detectorists.

Johnny took a break from playing a political broadcaster in his new show The Lovers to tell us about the musicians who have inspired him throughout his life.

Inherited: Joe Hill by Paul Robeson Passing on: Close My Eyes by Arthur Russell

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Rose Matafeo Aug 26, 2023

Comedian, writer and actor Rose Matafeo grew up in New Zealand, the daughter of a Samoan father and a mother with Scottish/Croatian heritage. In 2018 she won the prestigious ‘Best Show’ at The Edinburgh Fringe for ‘Horndog' - only the second woman, and the first person of colour, to win it. As an actor, she was brilliant in the New Zealand movie Baby Done and she’s soon to be back on our screens in season three of her hit BBC series Starstruck.

We asked her to take a break from writing her new stand-up show and share her Inheritance Tracks with us.

Inherited: Ramblin' Rose by Nat King Cole Passed on: Where am I going? by Barbra Streisand

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Lou Sanders Aug 19, 2023

You’ll no doubt have seen the comedian Lou Sanders on pretty much every tv comedy show; from Live at the Apollo, to 8 out of 10 Cats and she was even champion on Taskmaster.

Her memoir "What's that Lady Doing?" charts a life of mistakes with funny look at what happens when we work through our issues and come out the other side.

The songs she has chosen to cherish from her past and to pass on to the next generation might surprise you…in fact, they seem to have surprised her!

Inherited: Dido Bendigo by The Watersons Passing On: Mr. Tambourine Man by Bob Dylan

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Ros Atkins Aug 12, 2023

The BBC’s News Analysis Editor, Ros Atkins, knew he wanted to be a journalist when he was ten years old.

He grew up in Cornwall and the Caribbean and read history at Cambridge.

He’s now a trusted broadcaster and a man synonymous with news and, he became a bit of a social media sensation with his explainer videos.

As he once dabbled as a drum’n’bass DJ we wondered what his Inheritance Tracks might be.

Inherited: The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett Passed on: Suite - Judy Blue Eyes by Crosby, Stills and Nash

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Jesse Edwards

Alice Oseman Aug 05, 2023

Award-winning author, illustrator and screen-writer Alice Oseman created the hugely popular “Heartstopper” series about two teenage boys, Nick and Charlie, falling in love at a British school. The story has been a sensation going from online-comic to printed book to blockbuster Netflix show.

Inherited: Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac Pass On: Dance with me by Beabadoobe

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Dave Mustaine Jul 29, 2023

The Megadeth frontman on the tracks that inspire him both personally and his music.

Rob Rinder Jul 22, 2023

The barrister turned broadcaster reveals the music that is most important to him.

Minnie Driver Jul 15, 2023

Actor and musician Minnie Driver's breakout film roles include Circle of Friends, Grosse Pointe Blank and the hugely successful 1997 movie, Good Will Hunting, for which she was Oscar nominated.

You may have recently seen her in the movies Cinderella or Chevalier - and on TV in the US sitcom Speechless or in Rose Matafeo’s Starstruck here on the BBC.

Minnie’s side-hustles are equally successful, she’s a podcaster, essayist and memoirist with her ‘tell most memoir’ Managing Expectations; which is a collection of essays about her life.

She lives in California and is a passionate surfer and a doting mother to her teenage son Henry

We asked mellifluous Minnie to share her Inheritance Tracks with us...

Inherited: Save Your Love for Me by Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley Passing on: Have You Ever Seen The Rain? by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Catherine Powell

Annie Macmanus Jul 08, 2023

Annie MacManus, known professionally as Annie Mac, is the DJ turned author whose new book ‘The Mess We're In’ is a story about how music can break you down and build you back up again.

Annie presented shows on BBC Radio 1 for seventeen years and, as well as writing, performs at music festivals all over the world and at some of the biggest clubs.

Inherited: A Rainy Night in Soho by The Pogues Pass On: No one knows me like the piano by Sampha

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Sophie Ellis-Bextor Jul 01, 2023

After the indie rock band, The Audience, disbanded in the late 90’s, their lead singer began her solo career. Sophie Ellis-Bextor had early solo hits like Murder on the Dancefloor and Groovejet (If This Ain't Love). Sophie has now released her seventh studio album, Hana. BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live asked Sophie to share her Inheritance Tracks with us.

Inherited: Comfortably Numb by Pink Floyd Passing on: Harmony Hall by Vampire Weekend.

Producers: Lowri Rhiannon Morgan and Leni Hatcher.

Guz Khan Jun 24, 2023

Actor, writer and stand-up comedian Guz Khan was born in Birmingham and raised in Coventry. The former humanities teacher quit his job to pursue a career in comedy after his social media videos gained a following.

He went on to create the hit BBC television series Man Like Mobeen, and the fourth series is currently streaming via the BBC iPlayer.

Inherited: Tumhein Dillagi Bhool Jani Paray Gi by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Passing on: Do For Love by Tupac Shakur

Producer: Ben Mitchell and Melanie Pearson

Tanya Moodie Jun 17, 2023

On her Instagram profile, actor Tanya Moodie describes herself as Buddhist, actor, Willow’s mum, Mini Bull terrier mum.

Born in Canada to Jamaican parents Tanya came to England at the age of 17 and got a place at RADA.

She’s since worked with the RSC and The National Theatre and on TV is known for her award-winning work on the BBC series Motherland and for the RTE show The Clinic

Inherited: Duppy Gunman by Ernie Smith Passing on: Freeman in Paris by Joni Mitchell

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Ben Bailey Smith Jun 10, 2023

You might know Ben Bailey Smith better as Doc Brown, an actor, comedian, rapper and screen writer. Ben was born to a Jamaican mother and English father in Willesden, north west London, his older sister is the celebrated writer Zadie Smith.

He started rapping when he was 15, competing in Rap Battles in the early 2000’s, and became a successful stand up comedian. His acting talents have appeared in huge tv series like Channel 4’s Inbetweeners and Derek, to BBC’s Doctor Who, The Split and Damilola, Our Loved Boy to name but a handful. Often his comedy, music and acting talents overlap; he’s very good at all of these things so why wouldn’t he often combine them.

In his podcast Shrink the Box, Ben and psychotherapist Sasha Bates analyse fictional tv characters like Omar from the Wire and Ross from Friends, trying to figure out why they are as they are.

Inherited: Looks is Deceiving by The Gladiators Passing on: Doo Wop (That Thing) by Lauryn Hill

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Gaz Coombes Jun 03, 2023

The frontman of one of the biggest music acts of the 90’s, Supergrass, Gaz was born in Oxford to a food scientist father and an English teaching mother.

The family moved to San Francisco for a few of Gaz’s formative years, before returning to Oxford and at 13, he met 15-year-old Danny Goffey on the school playing field and that was the beginning of musical history.

Supergrass released six studio albums in their 17 years and famously turned down an offer from Stephen Spielberg for the band to do a Monkees style TV series.

The band broke up in 2010 and although they reformed, and played Glastonbury last year, Gaz has been making critically acclaimed solo records and has just released his fourth album Turn the Car Around.

Inherited: My Father’s Name Is Dad by Fire Passing on: Land by Patti Smith

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Sadiq Khan May 27, 2023

Sadiq Khan was born in 1970 in Tooting, south London. He became a solicitor in the early 90’s specializing in Human rights issues, and an MP in 2005. He was first elected as London Mayor in 2016, becoming the third mayor of the city and its first Muslim mayor. In his new book 'Breathe: Tackling the Climate Emergency' he describes his reaction to being diagnosed with adult-onset asthma.

He reveals the music that was the soundtrack to the mad house he grew up in - and the inspirational song that politicised him.

Inherited: Our House by Madness Passing on: Pride (In the Name of Love) by U2

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Dr Alex George May 20, 2023

Alex George was an A & E doctor in London when he entered the nation’s consciousness by appearing on the fourth series of Love Island.

Although he initially returned to work on the ward, the media clamour for his talent eventually lured him away. Using his medical expertise, he hosted a podcast, made appearances on many of the nation’s favourite TV shows and then, in 2020, his youngest brother took his own life.

Alex then launched a campaign requesting the UK Government prioritise mental health amongst children and adolescents and he’s been focusing on Youth Mental Health ever since, writing two books and using his huge social media following to affect change.

He describes how he remembers his mother singing and dancing to Elton John, and reveals how the power of listening Ben Howard helped him through grief.

Inherited: Your Song by Elton John Passing on: Keep Your Head Up by Ben Howard

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Ribika Moktan

Mathew Baynton May 13, 2023

Mathew Baynton is an actor, writer, comedian and musician – who shot to fame as part of the troop who brought us the historical and hysterical sketch show Horrible Histories on CBBC.

Since then, along with his fellow co-stars, he has gone on to create, write and star in the critically acclaimed BBC series – Ghosts.

He describes how he finds inspiration in both the light and shade of Leonard Cohen's songs, and takes great solace in Big Thief's lyrics when thinking of his children.

Music Inherited - Everybody Knows by Leonard Cohen Pass on - Change by Big Thief

Producer: Ben Mitchell

Douglas Stuart May 06, 2023

Douglas Stuart’s debut novel Shuggie Bain won him The Booker Prize in 2020.

It centres around an alcoholic single mother and her gay son navigating life on a Glasgow estate and it reflects Douglas’ own troubled upbringing.

After near homelessness he earned a place at The Royal College of Art…and went on to land in the epicentre of New York fashion, working for huge brands.

In this edition of the podcast Douglas discusses how the music of Nick Drake helped spark romance between him and his now husband, and why Bobby Hebb's "Sunny" keeps the spirit of his late brother alive.

Music Inherited - Pink Moon by Nick Drake Pass on - Sunny by Bobby Hebb

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Catherine Powell

Alex Jones Apr 22, 2023

Alex Jones, is a broadcaster possibly best known and host of The One Show on BBC One.

But her new show Reunion Hotel sees her give people a unique chance to reunite with one person from your past in one-of-a-kind hotel.

In this edition of the podcast Alex reunites with the sound of Elton John playing on vinyl in the woodchip walls of her childhood home, and remembers the joy of the birth of her son thanks to Jason Mraz.

Music: Inherited: Tiny Dancer by Elton John Pass on: I'm Yours by Jason Mraz

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Lowri Rhiannon Morgan

Tony Robinson Apr 22, 2023

Sir Tony Robinson is a multi-hyphenate; an actor, comedian, broadcaster and author whose career has, so far, spanned 50 years.

He’s probably best-known for playing turnip-brained Baldrick (who always had 'a cunning plan) in the iconic TV show Blackadder, and his twenty-year stint fronting Channel 4’s Time Team, a series inspired by own his passion for digging deep into the past, to understand the present.

His new podcast series “Cunningcast”, which sees him take the long view on the big stories of the day, is available now.

Music: Inherited: The Man I Love by Billie Holiday Pass on: Short People by Randy Newman

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Ribika Moktan

Rufus Wainwright Apr 15, 2023

In this edition of Inheritance Tracks Rufus Wainwright reveals the stories behind the music that continues to inspire him; from the highlands of Scotland to a powerful song gifted to his peers and contemporary gay men.

Rufus will be performing at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival on April 29th.

Music: Inherited: Wild Mountain Thyme - Judy Collins Pass on: Heading for Home by Peggy Seeger

Sophie Raworth Apr 08, 2023

As well as being a consummate journalist, newsreader and broadcaster, Sophie does ‘beyond the limits’ running…the Marathon des Sables for example…for pleasure?!

In this edition of Inheritance Tracks she reveals the very personal stories behind the music that continues to inspire her and evoke such fond and beautiful memories; from her Grandfather's peerless piano performances to the raucously fun jazz nights with the Raworth house band.

Music: Inherited: Franz Schubert - Impromptu Pass on: Frank Sinatra - Fly me to the moon

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Ribika Moktan

Elizabeth Day Apr 01, 2023

For Elizabeth Day, nothing succeeds like failure as her award-winning podcast How To Fail With Elizabeth Day proves - and getting in the way of defeat once again is her new book Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict.

In this edition of Inheritance Tracks she reveals how a warm down track in a spin class helped her through a tough time in her life and how the story behind one Abba classic struck a chord during her childhood growing up in Northern Ireland through The Troubles.

Music: ABBA - Fernando Andra Day - Rise Up

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Ribika Moktan

Matthew Modine Mar 25, 2023

Sukiyaki by Kyu Sakamoto and On My Feelings by Ruby Modine

Anneka Rice Mar 18, 2023

Joan Baez performing There but for fortune, Nina Simone: Feeling Good

George Webster Mar 11, 2023

I Feel by Teddy Thompson and Any Dream Will Do by Jason Donovan

Lily James Mar 07, 2023

Eric Bibb, The Cape and Lianne La Havas, Green Papaya

Carlo Rovelli Feb 25, 2023

Nothing Shines Unless It Burns by Belladonna and Fratres by Arvo Pärt

Andrew Roachford Feb 18, 2023

Let's Stay Together by Al Green and Move On Up by Curtis Mayfield.

Sean Fletcher Feb 11, 2023

He's Misstra Know-It-All by Stevie Wonder and Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven

Chris Robshaw Feb 04, 2023

If You Don't Know Me By Now by Simply Red and California King Bed by Rihanna

Tom Allen Jan 28, 2023

Saving All My Love for You by Whitney Houston and Chicago by Sufjan Stevens

Blake Harrison Jan 21, 2023

Photo credit: Joseph Sinclair

George Takei Jan 14, 2023

Mona Lisa by Nat King Cole and Don't Fence Me In by Gene Autry

Eliza Carthy Jan 07, 2023

Good Morning Mr Walker by The Mighty Sparrow and Killer Queen by Queen

David Harewood Dec 31, 2022

Everything I Own by Ken Boothe and Stevie Wonder, Living for the City

Tom Felton Dec 24, 2022

Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen and All Things Must Pass by George Harrison.

Kate Hudson Dec 17, 2022

The Promise by Bruce Springsteen and Simple Twist Of Fate by Bob Dylan

William Shatner Dec 10, 2022

Rocket Man by Elton John and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

Caroline Hirons Dec 03, 2022

On Her Majesty's Secret Service by John Barry and Travelin' Soldier by The Chicks

Brian Johnson Nov 26, 2022

Look over yonder wall by Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Broken Down Angel by Nazareth.

Michel Roux Jnr Nov 19, 2022

Non, je ne regrette rien by Edith Piaf and Hiro by Soprano.

Hugh Bonneville Nov 12, 2022

Look What They've Done to My Song, Ma - Melanie & Starman - David Bowie. Photo:Gavin Bond

Dan Walker Nov 05, 2022

Grandstand theme tune by Keith Mansfield and Heartache Tonight by the Eagles

Sharon D Clarke Nov 01, 2022

Sweet Jamaica by Clancy Eccles and What’s Going on by Marvin Gaye

Gabby Logan Oct 22, 2022

Reach Out I'll Be There by the Four Tops and One Day Like This by Elbow

Billy Idol Oct 15, 2022

Billy the Kid by Tex Ritter and Children of the Revolution by Marc Bolan and T-Rex.

Suzi Ruffell Oct 08, 2022

You’re the First, the Last, My Everything by Barry White & Born This Way Lady Gaga

Jamie Oliver Oct 01, 2022

Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay/Otis Redding & Only To Be With You/Roachford Photo Paul Stuart

Rylan Clark Sep 24, 2022

Forget Me Nots by Patrice Rushen and Pure Shores by All Saints.

Karen Carney Sep 17, 2022

Say You'll Be There by The Spice Girls & Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond

Roddy Doyle Sep 03, 2022

Photo credit: Anthony Woods

Jules Buckley Aug 27, 2022

Sweet Soul Music - Arthur Conley & Music for 18 Musicians - Steve Reich photo Suki Dhanda

Alison Balsom Aug 20, 2022

Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 by Bach and Con Alma by Dizzy Gillespie (Photo: Simon Fowler)

Kate Nash Aug 13, 2022

Delirium Tremens by Christy Moore and Stay Wild by Shuga.

Paul Oakenfold Aug 06, 2022

Rubberneckin' by Elvis Presley and What's Going On by Marvin Gaye

Carol Kirkwood Jul 30, 2022

Surfin USA by The Beach Boys and Love Will Keep Us Alive by The Eagles

Noma Dumezweni Jul 23, 2022

Pata Pata by Miriam Makeba and O-o-h Child by The Five Stairsteps

James Buckley Jul 16, 2022

God Only Knows by the Beach Boys and Time For Heroes by The Libertines.

Louis Theroux Jul 09, 2022

Janie Jones - The Clash and Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy) - Al Green. Pic:Paul Marc Mitchell.

Karin Slaughter Jul 02, 2022

Photo credit: Alison Rosa.

Labi Siffre Jun 25, 2022

Il Canto sung by Luciano Pavarotti and Sail Away by Randy Newman.

James Nesbitt Jun 18, 2022

Stardust by Nat King Cole and Star of the County Down by Van Morrison and the Chieftains

Dame Stephanie Shirley CH Jun 11, 2022

Carl Davis, Last Train to Tomorrow and Bach Brandenburg concerto, Number 5.

Sheila Hancock Jun 04, 2022

White Cliffs of Dover by Vera Lynn and Feeling Good by Nina Simone

Brindley Sherratt May 28, 2022

Beethoven: Fidelio, Mir ist so wunderbar and The Carpenters: We’ve Only Just Begun.

Shobna Gulati May 21, 2022

Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko by Asha Bhosle & Mohammed Rafi and To Zion by Lauryn Hill

Grace Dent May 14, 2022

Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood's Jackson, and The Human League, Being Boiled.

Dan Gillespie Sells May 07, 2022

City of Dreams by Talking Heads and Together Again by Janet Jackson.

Gary Wilmot Apr 30, 2022

Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin and Summer Breeze performed by the Isley Bothers

Jess Gillam Apr 23, 2022

Whole of the Moon - The Waterboys and Stars - Nina Simone Live at Montreux 1976

Milton Jones Apr 16, 2022

London Calling by The Clash and I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2

Patrick Gale Apr 09, 2022

Kathleen Ferrier singing The Keel Row & Gabriel Faure's Piano Trio in D Minor

Craig Revel Horwood Apr 02, 2022

Along the Road to Gundagai by Slim Dusty and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

Donna Leon Mar 26, 2022

O Thou That Tellest from Messiah and As With Rosy Steps the Morn from Theodora by Handel

Andrew Garfield Mar 19, 2022

Just a Gigolo by Louis Prima and Vincent by Don McClean. Photo credit: Monica Schipper

Rankin Mar 12, 2022

English Rose by The Jam and Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones

Trisha Goddard Mar 05, 2022

I Want You Back by The Jackson 5 and Say Ladeo by Bobby McFerrin

Paterson Joseph Feb 26, 2022

In Loving You, Junior English and Better Git it in Your Soul by Charles Mingus

Annie Nightingale CBE Feb 19, 2022

Many A New Day from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma & Three Little Birds by Bob Marley

Clive Myrie Feb 12, 2022

Welcome to My World by Jim Reeves and So What by Miles Davis

Clemency Burton-Hill Feb 05, 2022

Willow Weep for Me by Ella Fitzgerald and Vivaldi's Spring III recomposed by Max Richter

Neil Morrissey Jan 29, 2022

Ray Stevens, The Streak and Fantasy by Earth, Wind & Fire

Sir Kenneth Branagh Jan 22, 2022

Cyprus Avenue by Van Morrison and Rio by Michael Nesmith

Pam Ferris Jan 15, 2022

You Are My Heart's Delight by Richard Tauber and Bonde by Ali Farka Toure with Ry Cooder

Andy Summers Jan 08, 2022

Manha de Carnaval by Luiz Bonfa and West Coast Blues by Wes Montgomery

Matt Goss Jan 01, 2022

Your Song by Elton John and Piano Man by Billy Joel.

Patricia Hodge Dec 25, 2021

Berceuse from Dolly Suite by Gabriel Faure and Ring Out Wild Bells by Percy Fletcher

Josh Groban Dec 18, 2021

‘S Wonderful - Tony Bennett and Move On sung by Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patinkin

Mel Giedroyc Dec 11, 2021

Hit me with your rhythm stick, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Sat in your lap by Kate Bush

Seth Lakeman Dec 04, 2021

Blowin’ in the Wind by Bob Dylan and Beeswing by Richard Thompson.

Jack Dee Nov 27, 2021

Downtown Petula Clarke and Really Free by John Otway and Wild Willy Barratt

Hannah Cockroft MBE Nov 20, 2021

You To Me Are Everything by The Real Thing and The Scientist by Coldplay.

Anne Lady Glenconner Nov 13, 2021

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, The Platters and Nimrod, Edward Elgar

Miriam Margolyes Nov 06, 2021

MacCrimmon’s Lament - Jeannie Robertson & Cecilia Bartoli - Agitata Da Due Venti, Vivaldi

Pete Tong Oct 30, 2021

Jingo performed by Santana and What's Going On by Marvin Gaye

John Barnes Oct 23, 2021

You’ll Never Walk Alone performed by Shirley Jones and Optimistic by Sounds of Blackness

Bobby Gillespie Oct 16, 2021

The Band Played Waltzing Matilda by June Tabor, and Joe Hill by The Dubliners.

Bernardine Evaristo Oct 09, 2021

Mona Lisa by Nat King Cole & Bridge Over Troubled Water sung by Roberta Flack

Robin Ince Oct 02, 2021

Geoffrey Burgon's Theme from Brideshead Revisited and Batyar by The Ukrainians.

Hannah Mills MBE Sep 25, 2021

Creep by Radiohead and A Thousand Trees by Stereophonics

Tez Ilyas Sep 18, 2021

Mubarak Ho Tum Sabko Haj Ka Mahina by Shabbir Kumar and Tappe by Surinder Rattan

Neil Oliver Sep 11, 2021

La Mer by Charles Trenet and Martha by Tom Waits

Ann Cleeves Sep 04, 2021

Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific and Farewell to Stromness, Peter Maxwell Davies

Lynda La Plante Aug 28, 2021

The Great Pretender by The Platters & Nessun Dorma from Turandot - Luciano Pavarotti

Frankie Bridge Aug 21, 2021

I Heard it Through the Grapevine-Marvin Gaye and Don’t Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin.

Emma Barnett Aug 14, 2021

Cheek to Cheek by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong and The Time is Now by Moloko

David Thewlis Aug 10, 2021

Vincent by Don McLean and 11.59 by Blondie

Andy Hamilton Jul 31, 2021

It’s Impossible by Perry Como and It Doesn’t Matter Anymore sung by Buddy Holly.

Deborah Moggach Jul 25, 2021

Ella Fitzgerald: Thanks for the Memory and Dory Previn: The Lady with the Braid.

Caitlin Moran Jul 17, 2021

Sister Suffragette from Mary Poppins and Something Good by Utah Saints.

Anita Rani Jul 10, 2021

Kiya Hai Pyar Jise Humne Zindagi by Jagjit Singh and Incredible by M-Beat

Michael Rosen Jul 03, 2021

Tom Lerher’s Wernher von Braun, Young Hearts Run Free, Candi Staton

George The Poet Jun 26, 2021

And the Beat Goes On by The Whispers and Collateral Damage by Burna Boy

Keisha Buchanan Jun 19, 2021

I Wanna Be Down by Brandi and Right Here by SWV

Archbishop Stephen Cottrell Jun 12, 2021

Chopin Nocturne No. 1 in B flat minor and Tippett, A Child of our Time

Victoria Hislop Jun 05, 2021

Take Five by Dave Brubeck and Pio Poli by Michalis Hatzigiannis

Darcey Bussell May 29, 2021

Dancing Queen by Abba and Prokofiev's Adagio from Cinderella

Mary Beard May 22, 2021

Bridge over Troubled Water, Simon & Garfunkel, Sisters are doin' it... by Eurythmics

Jonathan Dimbleby May 15, 2021

Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, the final movement.

Anya Hindmarch May 08, 2021

Gregorio Allegri: Miserere and Living Next Door to Alice by Smokie

Deborah Meaden May 01, 2021

Smooth Sailing by The Temptations and Mercy Mercy Me by Marvin Gaye

Liz Kershaw Apr 24, 2021

Bobby Darin - Beyond the Sea and You Could Be Mine by Guns N' Roses

Steve Davis Apr 17, 2021

Sea Song by Robert Wyatt and Swimming with the Snake by Tim Smith

Alice Cooper Apr 10, 2021

The Yardbirds' Train Kept a Rollin’ and Thunderclap Newman, Something in the air

Mica Paris Apr 03, 2021

Come Live with Me Angel by Marvin Gaye and Tom Browne- Funkin for Jamaica.

Philip Schofield Mar 27, 2021

Unforgettable by Nat King Cole and Make Me Smile by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel

Craig Charles Mar 20, 2021

Billie Holiday's Strange Fruit and Wilson Pickett's Hey Jude

Nicky Campbell Mar 13, 2021

Smile by Nat King Cole and Alone Again (Naturally) by Gilbert O'Sullivan.

Gabrielle Mar 06, 2021

What's Love Got To Do With It by Tina Turner and Islands in the Stream

Stuart MacBride Feb 27, 2021

I Wanna Be Like You, Kenny Ball; My Chemical Romance, Welcome to the Black Parade

Stella Duffy Feb 20, 2021

Life on Mars by David Bowie and You Got To Run by Buffy Sainte-Marie & Tanya Tagaq

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Feb 13, 2021

Desi Girl by Shankar Mahadevan and The First Time I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack

Jonny Greenwood Feb 06, 2021

Sweetheart Contract by Magazine, Brotherhood of Man by Oscar Peterson with Terry Clarke

Andrew Lloyd Webber Jan 30, 2021

Some Enchanted Evening by Giorgio Tozzi and Prokofiev's 7th Piano Sonata

Anna Friel Jan 23, 2021

Weird Fishes/Arpeggi by Radiohead, and Heart on Ice by Desi Friel

YolanDa Brown Jan 16, 2021

What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye and Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing by Tori Kelly

Skin Jan 09, 2021

Stevie Wonder’s Pastime Paradise and Nina Simone singing Strange Fruit

Andrew O'Hagan Jan 04, 2021

This Is My Life by Shirley Bassey and Falling and Laughing by Orange Juice

Jools Holland Dec 26, 2020

Up Above My Head by Sister Rosetta Tharpe & Love Made Them Do It by Ruby Turner

Sheila Ferguson Dec 26, 2020

What Are You Doing New Years Eve/ Nancy Wilson & When Will I See You Again/Three Degrees

Don Black Dec 19, 2020

Besame Mucho, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme and The Way You Look Tonight, Fred Astaire

Richard Armitage Dec 12, 2020

Dance Of The Blessed Spirits by C.W. Gluck and On the Nature of Daylight by Max Richter

Mark Watson Dec 05, 2020

The Logical Song by Supertramp and In The New Year by The Walkmen.

John Lanchester Nov 28, 2020

JS Bach, Partita no. 1 in B flat major and Hong Kong Garden by Siouxsie and the Banshees

Ken Follett Nov 21, 2020

Myfanwy by Cor Meibion Dolgellau A'r Cylch & Dance Me to the End of Love by Leonard Cohen

Hank Marvin Nov 14, 2020

Rock Island Line performed by Lonnie Donegan and Joshua by Allan Holdsworth.

Sophie Kinsella Nov 07, 2020

The Seekers' Five Hundred Miles, F. Couperin's "Les Baricades Mysterieuses", A Hewitt

Jodie Prenger Oct 31, 2020

D.I.S.C.O by Ottawan and Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell.

Jamie Redknapp Oct 24, 2020

Easy by The Commodores and The Notorious B.I.G - Juicy.

Bernard Cornwell Oct 17, 2020

Alison Krauss, Down to the River to Pray and Voces8, Pie Jesu from Fauré’s Requiem

Tori Amos Oct 10, 2020

Ain't Misbehavin' by Fats Waller and Really Love by D'Angelo and the Vanguard

Susie Dent Sep 26, 2020

Calypso by John Denver and Me, Myself, I, by Joan Armatrading.

Jay Rayner Sep 19, 2020

A Fats Waller Medley from Ain't Misbehavin and Night Boat to Cairo by Madness

Ruby Turner Sep 12, 2020

Aretha Franklin, Don't Play That Song, and Gladys Knight, Licence to Kill.

Ed Balls Sep 05, 2020

Former politician Ed Balls chooses 'Dopo notte, atra e funesta' from Handel's Ariodante and 'We Shall Overcome' by Pete Seeger.

Zawe Ashton Aug 29, 2020

Crazy Love Vol II by Paul Simon and Don’t Touch My Hair by Solange featuring Sampha.

Matt Haig Aug 22, 2020

Don't you Want Me - the Human League and It's Quiet Uptown from the Hamilton soundtrack.

Fay Ripley Aug 15, 2020

Streisand/Garland Happy days are here again/Get Happy and Nicky Mulvey Fever to the Form

Tony Hadley Aug 08, 2020

My Boy Lollipop by Millie Small and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

Deborah Bull Aug 01, 2020

Streets of London by Ralph McTell and Bury Me Naked by Merry Hell

Jessie Ware Jul 25, 2020

I Get a Kick Out of You by Ella Fitzgerald and Love is Stronger than Pride by Sade.

Fern Britton Jul 18, 2020

Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of summer by Nat King Cole and Natural Woman by Carole King

Martha Wainwright Jul 11, 2020

Me Myself I by Joan Armatrading and Going to a Town by Rufus Wainwright

Sally Phillips Jul 04, 2020

Heart of Gold by Boney M and Days by Kirsty MacColl

Norah Jones Jun 27, 2020

Blue Christmas by Elvis and Trenchtown Rock by Bob Wailers and the Wailers

Mark Strong Jun 20, 2020

Mr Soft's Cockney Rebel, Birgit Nilsson singing Liebestod from Wagner’s Tristan & Isolde

Alan Ayckbourn Jun 13, 2020

Schubert's Unfinished and Handel's organ concerto No.12 in B flat, op 7 no.6 Lentement

Dame Marina Warner Jun 06, 2020

Si mi chiamo Mimi by Puccini and Sonata No. 3 in A major, op. 69 by Beethoven

Mark Ravenhill May 30, 2020

The Theme from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and No-one Is Alone from Into the Woods.

John Humphrys May 23, 2020

Henry Belafonte singing Mary’s Boy Child and Take the A Train performed by Duke Ellington

Carol Morley May 16, 2020

Life's a Gas by T. Rex and Lost and Lonely by Paloma Faith

Stewart Copeland May 15, 2020

Aaron Copland's Hoe Down and Spanish Castle Magic by The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Janice Long May 02, 2020

Happiness performed by Ken Dodd and Love Song by The Cure

Jules Buckley Apr 25, 2020

Sweet Soul Music by Arthur Conley and Music for 18 Musicians by Steve Reich

Soweto Kinch Apr 18, 2020

The jazz saxophonist chooses Snake Hip Swing by Ken Snake Hips Johnson and Pf Fat by Steve Williamson Feat. Black Thought (the Roots)

Christian Louboutin Apr 11, 2020

Tina Turner’s Proud Mary and The Fugees’ Killing me Softly

Michelle Collins Apr 04, 2020

She's Gone by Hall and Oates and Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Diana Ross

Johnnie Walker Mar 28, 2020

With a Song in My Heart; Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel.

Martina Cole Mar 21, 2020

Galway Bay, performed by Ruby Murray and Word on a Wing by David Bowie

Jane McDonald Mar 14, 2020

Downtown by Petula Clark and Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

Dame Kristin Scott Thomas Mar 07, 2020

These Boots Are Made for Walkin’, by Nancy Sinatra; and The Planets - Mars, by Holst.

Clara Amfo Feb 29, 2020

Run to the Sun by N.E.R.D and Everything is Everything by Lauryn Hill

Corey Taylor Feb 22, 2020

Burning Love by Elvis Presley; Safe European Home by The Clash

Robert Carlyle Feb 15, 2020

Watching the Wheels, by John Lennon; and Waiting on a Friend by The Rolling Stones.

Ainsley Harriott Feb 08, 2020

Be My Life's Companion by Mills Brothers; I Want a Little Sugar in my Bowl by Nina Simone

Emeli Sande Feb 01, 2020

Three Little Birds by Bob Marley; Elgar's Cello Concerto performed by Jacqueline Du Pre.

Duff McKagen Jan 25, 2020

of Guns N’ Roses, chooses Funk 49 by The James Gang and Little Doll, by The Stooges.

Kwame Kwei-Armah Jan 18, 2020

Chooses Sugar Bum Bum by Lord Kitchener and What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye.

Brian Cox Jan 11, 2020

Chooses Sonny Boy performed by Al Jolson, and God Only Knows by The Beach Boys

Paul O'Grady Jan 04, 2020

Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum and A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody by Sonny Lester

Frank Skinner Dec 28, 2019

Winter Wonderland - Dean Martin and George Formby - Why Women Don’t Like Me

Stephen Hough Dec 21, 2019

Chopin Etudes opus 25 no 1 in A flat major; A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten

Jeff Goldblum Dec 14, 2019

'Misty’ by Erroll Garner and ‘We’ll Meet Again’ by Vera Lynn

Eoin Colfer Dec 07, 2019

Get Down Make Love by Queen and Kindling (Fickle Flame) by Elbow feat. John Grant.

Andre Rieu Nov 30, 2019

Sphärenklänge by Josef Strauss and What a Wonderful World performed by Louis Armstrong.

Dan Snow Nov 23, 2019

Slide Away by Oasis, and Mr. Brightside by The Killers.

Toby Stephens Nov 16, 2019

You Are In My Vision by Gary Numan and Tubeway Army and She Belongs To Me by Bob Dylan

JoJo Moyes Nov 09, 2019

She's leaving home by The Beatles and Are You Lonesome Tonight performed by Elvis Presley

Norman Jay MBE Nov 02, 2019

Norman Jay chooses: Mona Lisa by Nat King Cole and Optimistic by Sounds of Blackness.

Jonathan Van Ness Oct 26, 2019

You Gotta Be by Des'ree and Big Dream by Jazmine Sullivan.

Kelly Macdonald Oct 19, 2019

Kelly Macdonald chooses: You are My Sunshine by Jimmie Davis and I Love You by Woodkid.

Gok Wan Oct 12, 2019

Make Your Own Kind of Music by Mama Cass Elliot and Top of the World The Carpenters

Danny Wallace Oct 05, 2019

The writer and presenter, Danny Wallace, shares his Inheritance Tracks - Sunshine on Leith by The Proclaimers, and Live Forever by Oasis

Armistead Maupin Sep 28, 2019

Every Time We Say Goodbye by Cole Porter sung by Ella Fitzgerald and Being Boring by the Pet Shop Boys.

Shirley Collins Sep 21, 2019

Fantasia on Greensleeves by Ralph Vaughn Williams & A Denying by Shirley & Dolly Collins

Roisin Conaty Sep 14, 2019

Crazy performed by Patsy Cline & My Foolish Heart performed by Sam Cooke

Marty Wilde Sep 07, 2019

Blowing Wilde by Frankie Lane and Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley

Doon Mackichan Aug 31, 2019

The actor and comedian Doon MacKichan shares her Inheritance Tracks - Parigi o Cara Ah Gran Dio, from La Traviata, performed by Luciano Pavarotti and Joan Sutherland and What Is and What Should Never Be by Led Zeppelin.

Sir John Eliot Gardiner Aug 30, 2019

Zefiro Torna by Monterverdi sung by Nadia Boulanger Credo from Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis Op123

George RR Martin Aug 17, 2019

George RR Martin chooses The Wayward Wind by Gogi Grant and Ripple by The Grateful Dead.

Susan Hill Aug 10, 2019

Susan Hill chooses: The Sea Interludes from Benjamin Britten’s Peter Grimes; and Mozart’s Oboe concerto 3rd movement played by Nicholas Daniel.

Stephen Poliakoff Aug 03, 2019

Chooses The Forsyte Saga theme by Eric Coates and Willow by Joan Armatrading

Angelique Kidjo Jul 30, 2019

Quimbara by Celia Cruz and Fire on the Mountain by Asa.

Michael Sheen Jul 13, 2019

O Superman, Laurie Anderson and A Design for Life, The Manic Street Preachers.

David Gower Jul 06, 2019

Tchaikovsky: 5th Symphony, 4th movement and Candle in the Wind by Elton John

Luke Goss Jun 29, 2019

The Bros drummer chooses U2, Where The Streets Have No Name and Bob Marley, One Love.

Sir Michael Caine Jun 22, 2019

My Old Man’s a Dustman, Lonnie Donegan and Comme D’habitude, Claude Francois.

Professor Alice Roberts Jun 15, 2019

A Whiter Shade Of Pale by Procol Harum and Ash, Girl from Mars.

Bryn Terfel Jun 08, 2019

Hen Wlad fy Nhadau by James James and Eli Jenkin's Prayer by Dylan Thomas and AHD Troyte

Paul Young Jun 01, 2019

Paul chooses The Yellow Rose of Texas, Mitch Miller and These Arms of Mine, Otis Redding.

Greg James May 25, 2019

This is The Sea performed by The Waterboys and Apply Some Pressure by Maximo Park

Francis Rossi May 18, 2019

Cathy's Clown, The Everly Brothers, and In the Army now by Bolland and Bolland.

Jodie Kidd May 11, 2019

Jodie Kidd chooses: Money for Nothing, Dire Straits and No Woman No Cry, by Bob Marley.

Nick Lowe May 04, 2019

Fatback Louisiana USA by Tennessee Ernie Ford and Harlan County by Jim Ford.

June Sarpong Apr 27, 2019

Superwoman by Stevie Wonder and Love Train performed by The O'Jays

Sara Cox Apr 20, 2019

Sara chooses: I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor and Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton.

Alistair McGowan Apr 13, 2019

Poem by Fibich performed by Alistair and Narcissus by Joyce Grenfell and Norman Wisdom.

Jack Savoretti Apr 06, 2019

Jack chooses Forever Young sung by Joan Baez and Kathy's Song by Simon and Garfunkel.

Adrian Dunbar Mar 30, 2019

Hear My Song Violetta, performed by Josef Locke and A Hard Day’s Night by The Beatles.

Gina Yashere Mar 23, 2019

Dancing Queen by Abba and Back to Life by Soul II Soul

Noel Fitzpatrick Mar 16, 2019

The Supervet chooses Stairway to Heaven performed by Led Zeppelin and One by U2.

Al Murray Mar 09, 2019

Come Together by The Beatles and Follow You Follow Me by Genesis.

Shakin' Stevens Mar 02, 2019

Brother Can You Spare A Dime, Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance and We’ll Meet Again, Johnny Cash

Nicole Farhi Feb 23, 2019

Former designer and sculptor Nicole Farhi chooses Kol Nidrei sung by Cantor Yitz Meir Helfgot and Casta Diva sung by Maria Callas from the opera Norma by Bellini.

Dave Gorman Feb 16, 2019

Dave Gorman chooses: When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman, performed by Dr. Hook; and Reasons to Be Cheerful, by Ian Dury and The Blockheads.

Mark Anthony Turnage Feb 09, 2019

The Fairy's Kiss by Stravinsky and Blue in Green by Miles Davis

Natasha Gordon Feb 02, 2019

Midnight Train to Georgia sung by Gladys Knight & the Pips & Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla

James Haskell Jan 26, 2019

James chooses Billie Jean, Michael Jackson; and Wagon Wheel, Darius Rucker.

Sharon D Clarke Jan 19, 2019

She has chosen Sweet Jamaica by Clancy Eccles and What’s Goin’ On by Marvin Gaye

Rick Wakeman Jan 12, 2019

He chooses Woodman, Spare That Tree by Phil Harris and Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf.

Simon Williams Jan 05, 2019

Simon chooses: I Whistle a Happy Tune from The King and I & Lullabye, sung by Billy Joel.

Brian Conley Dec 29, 2018

Elvis Presley, Jailhouse Rock and Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Who Loves You

Lily Allen Dec 22, 2018

I’m Always on a Mountain When I Fall, performed by Merle Haggard and Fix You by Coldplay.

Eric Idle Dec 15, 2018

Here Comes the Sun, The Beatles; Always Look on the Brightside of Life, Monty Python.

Sir Tim Rice Dec 08, 2018

Sir Tim Rice chooses his Inheritance Tracks.

Joanne Froggatt Dec 01, 2018

Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush and Proud Mary performed by Ike and Tina Turner

Richard Blackwood Nov 24, 2018

Richard chooses Mama Used to Say, Junior; & Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing, Stevie Wonder

Dame Jenni Murray Nov 17, 2018

The Blue Danube by Strauss, and Diamonds and Rust by Joan Baez.

Nana Mouskouri Nov 10, 2018

Suzanne by Leonard Cohen and Love is a Losing Game by Amy Winehouse.

Stephen Mangan Nov 03, 2018

I Recall a Gypsy Woman, Don Williams; Who Knows Where the Time Goes?, Fairport Convention

Curtis Stigers Oct 27, 2018

The American Jazz singer and saxophonist chooses his Inheritance Tracks

Paul Jones Oct 20, 2018

The singer chooses My Babe by Little Walter and Come Sunday by Mahalia Jackson.

Akram Khan Oct 16, 2018

Dancer and choreographer Akram Khan shares his Inheritance tracks.

Zandra Rhodes Oct 06, 2018

Fashion designer Zandra Rhodes shares her Inheritance Tracks. She chooses Boléro by Ravel and The Pearl Fishers’ Duet by Bizet.

Adam Henson Sep 29, 2018

Countryfile's Adam Henson chooses Golden Brown by The Stranglers and Life on Mars by David Bowie

Ken Bruce Sep 22, 2018

Radio 2's Ken Bruce chooses I’ve Got You Under My Skin by Frank Sinatra and Joe Brown performing I’ll See You In My Dreams from the Concert for George.

Ray Winstone Sep 15, 2018

The East End actor shares a song he inherited and one he would like to pass on. His choices are Nat King Cole's Smile and Dean Martin's version of West Ham anthem I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles.

Helen Lederer Sep 01, 2018

Comedian, writer and actress Helen Lederer chooses Que Sera, Sera by Doris Day and All I Want by Joni Mitchell.

Loyd Grossman Aug 25, 2018

The presenter choses his Inheritance Tracks.

Kiki Dee Aug 21, 2018

The singer Kiki Dee shares her Inheritance Tracks: Some of Your Lovin sung by Dusty Springfield and Calling All Angels performed by Jane Siberry.

Inheritance Track: Kim Wilde Aug 11, 2018

Kim choses 'Anyone who had a heart' performed by Cilla Black and 'Everything put together falls apart' by Paul Simon

Gyles Brandreth Aug 04, 2018

Author, broadcaster and former MP Gyles Brandreth chooses Maurice Chevalier & Hermione Gingold singing I Remember It Well from the film Gigi and Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear by Scooter and Fozzie Bear from The Muppets.

Orla Kiely Jul 28, 2018

Designer Orla Kiely chooses her Inheritance Tracks - Night and Day by Cole Porter and 7 seconds by Youssou N'Dour and Neneh Cherry.

Robert Winston Jul 21, 2018

Robert Winston is Professor of Science and Society, and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London. He chooses the second movement from Beethoven's Seventh Symphony, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Edouard van Remoortel and the opening of J S Bach's Christmas Oratorio, recorded by the Choir of Trinity College Cambridge and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, conducted by Stephen Layton.

Ken Howard Jul 14, 2018

The artist on his music choices and why his mother never thought he had a proper job.

Chris Difford Jul 07, 2018

Chris Difford, co-founder, guitarist, vocalist and lyricist from Squeeze chooses Happy Jack by The Who and You've Got A Friend by Carole King.

Judy Murray Jun 30, 2018

Judy Murray chooses The Jeely Piece Song by The Singing Kettle and Girl by Sharon Martin.

Ben Okri Jun 23, 2018

Poet and novelist Ben Okri shares his Inheritance Tracks. He choses (Sittin' on The) Dock of the Bay by Otis Reading and 'Pastorale' from Scenes from Nigeria by Samuel Akpabot, performed by Marcus Eley with Lucerne DeSa.

Phil Daniels Jun 16, 2018

Actor Phil Daniels chooses Nature's Way by Spirit and I'm One by the Who.

Jo Wood Jun 09, 2018

Jo Wood, former wife of Ronnie Wood, chooses Patter Patte by Miriam Makeba, and Stray Cat Blues by The Rolling Stones.

Willard White Jun 02, 2018

Opera singer Willard White chooses Smile by Nat King Cole and Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 1 In C Major, BWV 846.

Simon Mayo May 26, 2018

DJ Simon Mayo chooses The Nightmare Song 'Love unrequited robs me of my rest' from Iolanthe by Gilbert and Sullivan and Graceland by Paul Simon.

Imtiaz Dharker May 19, 2018

Poet Imtiaz Dharker chooses Babu Samjho Ishare from Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi sung by Kishore Kumar and Heroes by David Bowie.

Bruce Dickinson May 12, 2018

Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden chooses Child in Time by Deep Purple and Fire by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown.

Stephen McGann May 05, 2018

Actor Stephen McGann chooses (I've Got a Gal in) Kalamazoo by Glenn Miller and Within You and Without You by The Beatles.

Gail Porter Apr 28, 2018

Television presenter Gail Porter chooses Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd and When Doves Cry by Prince.

Samuel West Apr 21, 2018

Actor Samuel West chooses Dory Previn's Play It Again Sam and Matt Bianco's Get Out Of Your Lazy Bed.

Robert Peston Apr 14, 2018

Robert chooses Beethoven's Opus 131 and Still Crazy After All These Years by Paul Simon.

John Gordon Sinclair Apr 07, 2018

Actor John Gordon Sinclair chooses I Love You Because by Jim Reeves and the title track from Aladdin Sane by David Bowie.

Mariella Frostrup Mar 31, 2018

Broadcaster Mariella Frostrup chooses Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye by Leonard Cohen and Have I Told You Lately? by Van Morrison.

Henry Blofeld Mar 17, 2018

Cricket commentator Henry Blofeld chooses Tit Willow from the Mikado and Bring in the Clowns by Barbra Streisand.

Jeremy Vine Mar 10, 2018

Broadcaster Jeremy Vine chooses Old Comrades by The Band of HM Royal Marines and Elvis Costello's Lipstick Vogue.

Russell Watson Mar 03, 2018

Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo and You are So Beautiful, sung by Joe Cocker.

Debbie Wiseman Feb 24, 2018

Composer Debbie Wiseman chooses I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing by The New Seekers and Chopin's Nocturne in E Flat Major, Opus 9 No 2.

Joanna Trollope Feb 17, 2018

Novelist Joanna Trollope chooses La Mer by Charles Trenet and Mythical Kings and Iguanas by Dory Previn.

Martine McCutcheon Feb 13, 2018

Singer and Actor, Martine McCutcheon choses 'Vultures' by John Mayer & 'Silver Springs' by Fleetwood Mac

Suzi Quatro Feb 03, 2018

Singer and broadcaster Suzi Quatro chooses 'God Bless The Child' by Billie Holliday and 'Try A Little Tenderness' by Otis Reading.

Tony Blackburn Jan 27, 2018

DJ Tony Blackburn chooses 'Reet Petite' by Jackie Wilson and 'I'm Still Waiting' by Diana Ross.

Josette Simon Jan 20, 2018

Actress Josette Simon chooses 'Hit The Road Jack' by Ray Charles and 'You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me' by Gladys Knight and the Pips.

Feargal Sharkey Jan 13, 2018

Singer Feargal Sharkey chooses 'Brown Eyed Handsome Man' performed by Buddy Holly and 'Aceperience' by Hardfloor.

Sharleen Spiteri Jan 06, 2018

Singer and songwriter Sharleen Spiteri chooses 'Rock the Casbah' by The Clash and 'These Boots Are Made For Walking' by Nancy Sinatra.

Mavis Staples Dec 30, 2017

Singer and activist Mavis Staples chooses 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken' by The Staple Singers and 'What's Going On by Marvin Gaye.

Peggy Seeger Dec 23, 2017

Goodnight Irene by Leadbelly & The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack

Ore Oduba Dec 16, 2017

TV presenter and 2016 Strictly winner Ore Oduba chooses Pride by U2 and One Last Time by Ariana Grande.

David Jason Dec 09, 2017

Actor David Jason chooses The Darktown Poker Club by Phil Harris and Holding Back the Years by Simply Red.

Seal Dec 02, 2017

The singer Seal chose Smile by Nat King Cole and God Give Me Strength by Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach.

Jeff Brazier Nov 25, 2017

Presenter, reality TV star and life coach, Jeff Brazier, chooses Crosstown Traffic by Jimi Hendrix and Searching by Roy Ayers.

Benny Andersson Nov 11, 2017

The musician, Benny Andersson, formerly of Abba chooses Rattvikarnas Ganglat by Dalarnas Spelmansforbund Mon oeur S'ouvre A Ta Voix (Samson Et Dalila) by Maria Callas.

Nick Knowles Nov 11, 2017

TV presenter Nick Knowles chooses Tea for the Tillerman by Cat Stevens and Synchronicity II by The Police.

Shazia Mirza Oct 28, 2017

Comedian Shazia Mirza chooses Verdi's The Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves from the opera Nabucco and Heroes by David Bowie.

Nitin Sawhney Oct 21, 2017

Musician Nitin Sawhney chose 'So What' by Miles Davis and 'Mustt Mustt' by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (the Massive Attack remix).

Libby Purves Oct 14, 2017

Broadcaster and theatre critic, Libby Purves, chooses Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis and Noel Coward's There are Bad Times Just Around the Corner.

Johnny Ball Oct 07, 2017

Sing Sing Sing (With a Swing) by Benny Goodman & the title track of Guys and Dolls.

Kirstie Allsopp Oct 04, 2017

'American Pie' by Don Mclean and 'Fix You' by Coldplay

Fergal Keane Sep 23, 2017

The Parting Glass, The Voice Squad; The Scatterlings of Africa, by Johnny Clegg & Juluka.

Wilko Johnson Sep 16, 2017

Guitar legend Wilko Johnson chose 'Cathy's Clown' by the Everly Brothers and 'Highway 61 Revisited' by Bob Dylan

Miranda Richardson Sep 14, 2017

Actress Miranda Richardson chose 'The Ying Tong Song' by The Goons and 'A Meeting By The River' by Ry Cooder and Vishwa Mohan Bhatt.

Anthea Turner Sep 09, 2017

TV presenter Anthea Turner chose 'A Windmill In Old Amsterdam' by Freddie and the Dreamers and 'Fields Of Gold' by Sting.

Brendan Gleeson Sep 02, 2017

Actor Brendan Gleeson chose 'Teddy Bears' Picnic' and 'Sweet Thames Flow Softly' by Planxty.

Robert Webb Aug 26, 2017

Comedian Robert Webb chose 'Dance In The Old Fashioned Way' by Charles Aznavour and the Jeff Buckley version of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah'.

Don Letts Aug 19, 2017

DJ and filmmaker Don Letts reveals his Inheritance Tracks.

Anoushka Shankar Aug 12, 2017

Anoushka Shankar chooses Tana Mana and Shanti Mantra - both by her father Ravi Shankar.

Elkie Brooks Jul 29, 2017

Singer Elkie Brooks chose 'Warm And Tender Love' by Percy Sledge and 'Yesterdays' by Billie Holiday.

John Cooper Clarke Jul 22, 2017

Poet John Cooper Clarke chose 'The Spaniard Who Blighted My Life' by Bing Crosby & Al Jolson and 'What's So Funny About Peace, Love And Understanding?' by Nick Lowe.

Roy Hudd Jul 15, 2017

Roy Hudd chose 'While London Sleeps' and Harry Was A Champion' by Chas & Dave

Alan Partridge Jul 08, 2017

Norfolk-based broadcasting legend Alan Partridge chooses Who Put The Bomp by Barry Mann and the theme from Grandstand by Keith Mansfield.

Ute Lemper Jul 01, 2017

Actress and singer Ute Lemper chooses 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone?' by Marlene Dietrich, and 'The Rose' by Bette Midler.

Engelbert Humperdinck Jun 17, 2017

Singer Engelbert Humperdinck chose 'Harbour Lights' by The Platters and 'The Living Years' by Mike And The Mechanics.

Dan Pearson Jun 10, 2017

Garden designer Dan Pearson chose 'All I Want' by Joni Mitchell and 'The Magic' by Joan As Policewoman

Anthony Horowitz Jun 03, 2017

Novelist and screenwriter Anthony Horowitz chooses 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings and 'Cabaret' by Liza Minnelli from the musical of the same name.

Bianca Jagger Jun 02, 2017

Bianca Jagger chooses 'Casta Diva' from the opera Norma sung by Maria Callas and 'Blowin' In The Wind' by Bob Dylan.

Martin Kemp May 20, 2017

Actor and musician Martin Kemp chooses Long Distance Love performed by Little Feat and Jumpin' Jack Flash by The Rolling Stones.

Jazzie B May 13, 2017

DJ and producer Jazzie B chose 'Miss Black America' by Curtis Mayfield and 'Music Is My Sanctuary' by Gary Bartz

Dennis Quaid May 06, 2017

Actor Dennis Quaid chose 'Into The Mystic' by Van Morrison and 'Life Is Like A Mountain Railway' by Anonymous.

Esther Rantzen Apr 29, 2017

Esther Rantzen chooses 'Don't Put Your Daughter On The Stage Mrs Worthington' by Noel Coward and 'With A Little Help From My Friends' performed by Wet Wet Wet

Terry Waite Apr 22, 2017

Former hostage Terry Waite choses Nimrod from Enigma Variations by Elgar and Peace, the soprano solo from The Peacemakers by Karl Jenkins.

Donna Leon Apr 15, 2017

Crime writer Donna Leon chose 'Da Tempeste' by Joyce DiDonato and 'Myself I Shall Adore' by Cecilia Bartoli.

Russell Kane Apr 11, 2017

The comedian Russell Kane chooses Can't Get Enough of Your Love by Barry White and The Waves by Einaudi.

David Rodigan Apr 01, 2017

DJ David Rodigan chose 'You Don't Have To Say You Love Me' by Dusty Springfield and 'Feeling Soul' by Bob Andy.

Ian Hislop Mar 25, 2017

Ian Hislop chooses 'A Swingin' Safari' performed by Bert Kaempfert & his Orchestra and 'Life Could Not Better Be' by Danny Kaye.

Fearne Cotton Mar 18, 2017

Good Times Bad Times by Led Zeppelin & Rocket Man by Elton John

Corinne Bailey Rae Mar 11, 2017

Me and Mrs Jones by Billy Paul and There's More to Life Than This by Bjork.

Toyah Willcox Mar 04, 2017

Singer Toyah Willcox chose 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Simon and Garfunkel and 'Human Behaviour' by Bjork

Gurinder Chadha Feb 25, 2017

Film director Gurinder Chadha chose 'O Janewalo Jayo Na' from the 1957 film 'Mother India', performed by Lata Mangeshkar and 'Something Inside So Strong' by Labi Siffre.

Paul McKenna Feb 18, 2017

Hypnotist and author, Paul McKenna, chooses 'Dancing Queen' by ABBA and 'Us and Them' by Pink Floyd.

Marti Webb Feb 11, 2017

Singer Marti Webb chose 'As Long As He Needs Me' from the musical Oliver and 'Tell Me On A Sunday' the title track from the musical of the same name.

Bill Turnbull Feb 04, 2017

Journalist and presenter Bill Turnbull chooses 'Three Little Maids' from the Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan and 'Che Gelida Manina' sung by Vittorio Grigolo from Puccini's La Boheme.

Michaela Strachan Jan 28, 2017

Television presenter Michaela Strachan chose 'Asimbonang' uMandela thina' by Johnny Clegg and 'Earth Song' by Michael Jackson/

Tom Fletcher Jan 25, 2017

McFly singer Tom Fletcher chose 'Kids Wanna Rock' by Bryan Adams and 'I Get Around' by the Beach Boys.

Tom Chaplin Jan 07, 2017

Tom Chaplin, singer/songwriter and lead singer with the band Keane, chooses 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Simon & Garfunkel and 'Charmed Life' by The Divine Comedy.

Alan Carr Dec 31, 2016

Comedian and TV presenter Alan Carr chose 'Chain of Fools' by Aretha Franklin and 'Sign of the Times' by Prince.

Bill Bailey Dec 24, 2016

Bill Bailey chooses Magic Moments by Perry Como and Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads.

Maureen Lipman Dec 17, 2016

Maureen Lipman chooses 'When You Wish Upon A Star' performed by Barbara Cook and 'Frank Mills' from the musical Hair.

Phil Collins Dec 03, 2016

Phil Collins shares his Inheritance Tracks. He has chosen All My Loving by The Beatles and The Times They Are A Changin' by Bob Dylan.

Alan Davies Nov 26, 2016

Comedian and actor Alan Davies chooses Topol singing 'If I Were A Rich Man' and 'St Swithin's Day' by Billy Bragg.

Johnny Marr Nov 19, 2016

Guitarist Johnny Marr chooses 'Walk Right Back' by the Everly Brothers and 'Slow Emotion Replay' by The The.

Matt Baker Nov 12, 2016

TV presenter Matt Baker chooses 'Brothers in Arms' by Dire Straits and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' by the Sherman Brothers.

Alexandra Shulman Nov 08, 2016

Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue, chooses Ladies who Lunch by Elaine Stritch and Blowin' in the Wind performed by Stevie Wonder.

Gabriela Montero Oct 29, 2016

Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero chooses the Schumann Fantasie performed by Clifford Curzon and Quintet Opus 18 by Mieczyslaw Weinberg, performed by the Borodin Quartet

Paddy Ashdown Oct 22, 2016

Former politician and diplomat Paddy Ashdown chooses 'The Parting Glass' by The Dubliners and 'Beim Schlafengehen' by Richard Strauss.

Ben Fogle Oct 15, 2016

Adventurer, writer and broadcaster Ben Fogle chooses 'Flash Bang Wallop' sung by Tommy Steele and 'It's Tricky' by Run DMC.

Trevor Nelson Oct 08, 2016

DJ Trevor Nelson chooses 'I Want You Back' performed by the Jackson 5 and 'As' by Stevie Wonder.

Enya Oct 01, 2016

Irish singer/songwriter Enya chooses Claude Debussy's Nocturnes: Nuages and her own Orinoco Flow.

Wayne Hemingway Sep 24, 2016

Designer Wayne Hemingway choose 'You've Got a Friend' by Carole King and 'Black Man' by Stevie Wonder.

Ruud Gullit Sep 17, 2016

Football player, manager and pundit, Ruud Gullit chooses 'Let's Get It On' by Marvin Gaye and 'Happy' by Pharrell Williams.

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Ade Edmondson Aug 27, 2016

Comedian, actor, writer, musician, television presenter and director Ade Edmondson chose 'The Song of the Weather' by Flanders & Swann and 'Jazz, Delicious Hot, Disgusting Cold' by The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band.

Lord Richard Dannatt Aug 20, 2016

Ex head of the British Army Lord Richard Dannatt chose 'High on a Hill' by The Band And Bugles Of The Light Division and 'Highland Cathedral' by the pipes and military band of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guard.

Steve Jones Aug 13, 2016

Geneticist Steve Jones chose Rachie by Caradog Roberts and Richard Wagner's Twilight Of The Gods: Siegfried's Funeral March.

Billy Ocean Aug 06, 2016

Singer Billy Ocean chooses 'No Woman, No Cry' by Bob Marley and 'A Change Is Gonna Come' by Sam Cooke.

Sian Lloyd Jul 09, 2016

TV weather presenter Sian Lloyd chooses 'Can Walter' by Meic Stevens and 'Something Inside So Strong' by Labi Siffre.

Chris Rea Jul 02, 2016

Singer Chris Rea choose 'My Father' by Nina Simone and 'So What' by Miles Davis'.

David Hare Jun 25, 2016

Playwright David Hare chose 'Oh What a Lovely War' from the Joan Littlewood stage show and 'Simple Twist of Fate' by Bob Dylan, sung by Diana Krall.

Amy Williams Jun 18, 2016

Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams chose Pachelbel's Canon in D Major and I Gotta Feeling by the Black Eyed Peas

Nicky Clarke Jun 11, 2016

Hair stylist Nicky Clarke chose Starman by David Bowie and Beautiful Boy by John Lennon

Juliet Stevenson Jun 04, 2016

Actress Juliet Stevenson chose 'Que Sera, Sera' by Doris Day and 'Space Oddity' by David Bowie

Pixie Lott May 28, 2016

Singer Pixie Lott chooses 'Love Come Down' performed by Evelyn Champagne King and 'Something Inside So Strong' by Labi Siffre.

John Barrowman May 21, 2016

Actor, singer, dancer and presenter John Barrowman chose After The Lovin' by Englebert Humperdinck and Goodbye My Friend by Linda Ronstadt

Amanda Holden May 14, 2016

Actress, singer, presenter and judge on Britain's Got Talent, Amanda Holden chose Meat Loaf's 'Dead Ringer for Love' and Dolly Parton's '9 to 5'.

Katherine Jenkins May 07, 2016

Singer Katherine Jenkins chooses We Are Family by Sister Sledge and Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana performed by The Philharmonia Orchestra.

Emma Bridgewater Apr 30, 2016

Ceramics designer Emma Bridgewater chose 'Le Premier Bonheur du Jour' by Francoise Hardy and 'Gulf Coast Highway' by Emmylou Harris & Willie Nelson.

Shaun Keaveny Apr 23, 2016

The BBC 6 Music breakfast presenter shares his Inheritance Tracks: The Isley brothers, This Old Heart of Mine and Purple Rain by Prince.

Peter Greenaway Apr 16, 2016

The film director, Peter Greenaway, shares his Inheritance Tracks: An Elephant Never Forgets, performed by Henry Hall and the BBC Dance Orchestra; and Concerto in A minor for Bassoon, composed by Antonio Vivaldi and performed by Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and Neville Marriner.

Frederick Forsyth Apr 12, 2016

Thriller writer Frederick Forsyth chooses 'Ol' Man River' sung by Paul Robeson and 'Fallen Soldier' sung by Melissa.

Amanda Abbington Apr 02, 2016

Sherlock and Mr Selfridge actor Amanda Abbington chooses 'Dear Prudence' by The Beatles and 'Furious' by Joan as Police Woman.

Theo Paphitis Mar 30, 2016

Theo Paphitis shares his Inheritance Tracks: Nobody Does it Better, sung by Carly Simon; and Over the Rainbow, performed by Eva Cassidy.

Will Young Mar 19, 2016

Singer Will Young chose 'Taxman' by The Beatles and 'Love and Affection' by Joan Armatrading.

Rachael Stirling Mar 12, 2016

Actress Rachael Stirling chose Bob Dylan's 'Lay Lady Lay' and Ella Fitzgerald's 'Too Darn Hot'.

David Troughton Mar 05, 2016

The Archers actor David Troughton chose Elgar's variations on an original theme, opus 36, the enigma Nimrod and 'It must be Love' by Labi Siffre.

Tony Christie Feb 27, 2016

Singer Tony Christie chose 'Come Back To Me' performed by Sammy Davis Jnr, featuring Buddy Rich, live at The Sands and 'The Folks Who Live on the Hill' by Peggy Lee.

Levi Roots Feb 20, 2016

Levi Roots shares his Inheritance Tracks: Say a Little Prayer by Aretha Franklin and To Zion by Lauryn Hill.

Phil Tufnell Feb 06, 2016

Former cricketer Phil Tufnell chose 'Soul Limbo' by Booker T and the MGs and 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' performed by Gloria Gaynor.

Buffy Sainte-Marie Jan 30, 2016

Singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie chooses 'Hymn to Love' by Edith Piaf and 'Carry it On' by Buffy Sainte-Marie

M C Beaton Jan 23, 2016

Author M C Beaton choose (There'll be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover by Vera Lynn and The Rowan Tree by Kenneth McKellar.

Mike Batt Jan 16, 2016

Songwriter and producer Mike Batt chooses the 1st movement of Schuberts 9th Symphony (The Great C major) and Little Red Rooster performed by Howling Wolf, written by Willy Dixon.

Patti Smith Jan 09, 2016

Musician Patti Smith chooses 'Nightmare' by Artie Shaw and 'After the Goldrush' by Neil Young.

Natalie Imbruglia Jan 02, 2016

Actress and singer Natalie Imbruglia chooses 'Close To You' by The Carpenters and 'Into My Arms' by Nick Cave.

Jon Culshaw Dec 26, 2015

Comedian Jon Culshaw chooses Memories performed by Elvis Presley and The Boy with the Thorn in his side by The Smiths.

Sir Bruce Forsyth Dec 19, 2015

Entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth chose 'When You Wish Upon a Star' (this version by Jiminy Cricket & Chorus with Orchestra) and 'New York, New York' by Liza Minnelli.

Hayley Mills Dec 12, 2015

Actress Hayley Mills chose Blue Skies by Willie Nelson, and the theme from the soundtrack to the film Whistle Down the Wind.

Carlos Acosta Nov 28, 2015

Cuban ballet dancer Carlos Acosta CBE chooses Ng la Banda's 'Echale Limon' and Polo Montanez's 'Un Millon de Estrellas'.

Kellie Maloney Nov 21, 2015

Boxing promoter Kellie Maloney chooses 'New York, New York' by Frank Sinatra and 'Walk on the Wild Side' by Lou Reed.

Gordon Buchanan Nov 14, 2015

Wildlife film-maker Gordon Buchanan chose DIVORCE by Tammy Wynette and Tusk by Fleetwood Mac.

Leona Lewis Nov 07, 2015

Singer Leona Lewis chose 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' by Roberta Flack and 'One Love' by Bob Marley

Dickie Bird Oct 24, 2015

Cricket Umpire Dickie Bird chose Nat King Cole's 'When I Fall in Love' and Barbra Streisand's 'The Way We Were'.

Frances Ruffelle Oct 10, 2015

Singer Frances Ruffelle chooses 'All Your Pals May Leave You' by Kate Carney and 'Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien' by Edith Piaf

Belinda Carlisle Oct 03, 2015

Singer Belinda Carlisle chooses 'True Love' sung by Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly and 'The Drugs Don't Work' by The Verve

Ben Cohen Sep 26, 2015

Former England rugby player Ben Cohen chose 'The Power of Love' by Jennifer Rush and 'That's Life' by Frank Sinatra.

Emilia Clarke Sep 19, 2015

Actress Emilia Clarke chose 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' by The Beatles and 'Check yo self' by Ice Cube.

Marin Alsop Sep 12, 2015

Conductor Marin Alsop chose Piano Quartet by Robert Schumann and Victory Stride by James P. Johnson

Colin Jackson Sep 05, 2015

Former Olympic hurdler Colin Jackson chooses 'It's Now Or Never' by Elvis Presley and 'Dare To Dream' by Viola Wills

Edith Bowman Aug 29, 2015

DJ Edith Bowman chooses 'Blackbird' by The Beatles and 'Slow Show' by The National.

Simon Armitage Aug 22, 2015

Poet Simon Armitage chooses 'Tonight' from West Side Story and 'Live on a Hot August Night' by Crispy Ambulance.

Conchita Wurst Aug 15, 2015

Conchita Wurst, Austrian pop star and drag queen who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2014, chooses 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey and 'Only Love Can Hurt Like This' by Paloma Faith.

Bridget Christie Aug 08, 2015

Comedian Bridget Christie inherited 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain?' by Creedence Clearwater Revival and passes on the theme from 'Steptoe and Son'.

Kelly Hoppen Aug 01, 2015

Interior designer Kelly Hoppen chooses Aretha Franklin's 'Say a Little Prayer' and 'I feel Good' by James Brown.

Matthew Bourne Jul 25, 2015

Choreographer Matthew Bourne chooses Julie Andrews singing 'The Sound of Music' and 'Night and Day' sung by Ella Fitzgerald.

Katie Derham Jul 18, 2015

Proms presenter Katie Derham chooses 'Bachianas Brasileiras No.5' by Heitor Villa-Lobos and 'Fire and Rain' by James Taylor.

Mary Black Jul 11, 2015

Folk singer Mary Black choses Ewan McColl's 'School Days Over' and Bob Dylan's 'Forever Young'.

Tito Jackson Jul 04, 2015

Ex Jackson 5 member Tito Jackson chooses 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag' by James Brown and 'Thank You' by Sly & The Family Stone.

Benedict Allen Jun 27, 2015

Explorer Benedict Allen chooses the theme tune to the 1964 TV series 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe' and 'Four Strong Winds' by Neil Young.

Bradley Walsh Jun 20, 2015

Actor and comedian Bradley Walsh chose 'A Stranger in Paradise' by Tony Bennett and 'The Hungry Years' by Neil Sedaka.

Michelle Mone Jun 13, 2015

Entrepreneur and businesswoman Michelle Mone chooses her inheritance tracks. She chooses Because you loved me by Celine Dion and Haven't Met you yet by Michael Bublé.

Hugh Laurie Jun 06, 2015

Actor and musician Hugh Laurie chooses 'Tumbling Dice' by the Rolling Stones and 'Cantaloupe' by Herbie Hancock.

Dom Joly May 30, 2015

Comedian Dom Joly chooses 'America' by Simon and Garfunkel and 'In a Room' by The House of Love.

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Alex Polizzi May 23, 2015

Hotelier and TV presenter, Alex Polizzi, chooses 'Brindisi' from La Traviata and Nina Simone's 'I Put a Spell on You'.

Guy Chambers May 16, 2015

Songwriter Guy Chambers chooses 'Tomorrow Never Knows' by The Beatles and Ravel Concerto for piano and orchestra in G major, second movement.

Mary Portas May 09, 2015

'Queen of Shops', Mary Portas, chooses 'Into the Mystic' by Van Morrison and 'Crazy on the Weekend' by Sunhouse.

Nigel Kennedy May 02, 2015

Violinist Nigel Kennedy chose 'Hymn to Him' from Apocalypse by the Mahavishnu Orchestra and 'Limehouse Blues' performed by Stephane Grappelli.

Alexander McCall Smith Apr 25, 2015

Creator of the The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, author Alexander McCall Smith, chose 'We'll Meet Again' by Vera Lynn and Terzettino 'Soave sia il vento' from Cosi Fan Tutte.

Anita Dobson Apr 18, 2015

Actress Anita Dobson chooses 'No One But You' by Billy Eckstine and 'Young at Heart' by Frank Sinatra.

Tom Conti Apr 11, 2015

Actor Tom Conti chose the Scarlatti Sonata in G major played by Yuja Wang and Piangerò La Sorte Mia from Handel's Giulio Cesare sung by coloratura soprano Simone Kermes.

Helena Bonham Carter Apr 04, 2015

Actress Helena Bonham Carter chose 'Look Mummy, No Hands' by Fascinating Aida and 'Not While I'm Around' from the Stephen Sondheim musical 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' (This version performed by Edward Sanders & Helena Bonham Carter from the motion picture soundtrack).

Lulu Mar 28, 2015

Singer Lulu chooses 'Night Time is the Right Time' by Ray Charles and 'Uptown Funk' by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars.

Pam St Clement Mar 21, 2015

Former soap star, Pam St Clement who played Pat Butcher in Eastenders chooses 'Casta Diva' by Maria Callas and 'Accentuate the Positive' by Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters.

Rafe Spall Mar 14, 2015

Actor Rafe Spall chose 'Cherry Coloured Funk' by the Cocteau Twins & 'And So Is Love' by Kate Bush.

Stewart Lee Mar 07, 2015

Comedian Stewart Lee chooses 'Solitary Man' by Neil Diamond (recorded live at The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles) and 'Chicken Nuggets for me' by The Fish Police.

Patrick Grant Feb 28, 2015

Patrick Grant, Savile Row designer and presenter of The Great British Sewing Bee, chooses 'Sympathy for The Devil' by the Rolling Stones and 'Packt Like Sardines In A Crushed Tin Box' by Radiohead.

Ray Quinn Feb 21, 2015

The singer, actor and dancer, Ray Quinn, chooses My Special Angel by Malcolm Vaughan and Eye of the Tiger by Survivor.

Natalie Merchant Feb 14, 2015

Singer Natalie Merchant chose 'The Games People Play' by Petula Clark and her own song, 'Wonder'.

Beverley Knight Feb 07, 2015

The singer and actress Beverley Knight chooses: Touch the Hem of His Garment and A Change Gonna Come by Sam Cooke.

Jo Nesbo Jan 31, 2015

Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbo chooses 'I Know What I Like In Your Wardrobe' by Genesis and 'Perfect Skin' by Lloyd Cole and the Commotions.

Natascha McElhone Jan 24, 2015

Actress Natascha McElhone 'Jamming' by Bob Marley & the Wailers and 'Lean on Me' by Bill Withers.

Julie Hesmondhalgh Jan 17, 2015

Actor Julie Hesmondhalgh shares her Inheritance Tracks - The Joy of Living by Ewan MacColl and Reach by S Club.

Nick Hornby Jan 10, 2015

Novelist, essayist, lyricist, and screenwriter Nick Hornby chooses 'Ring of Fire' by Johnny Cash and '(Do the) Mashed Potatoes' by James Brown.

John Waters Jan 03, 2015

Writer, director, actor and comedian John Waters picks his Inheritance Tracks: ‘Transfusion’ by Nervous Norvus and ‘Hot Wheels’ by Stan Farlow.

Grayson Perry Dec 27, 2014

Grayson Perry chooses It's Not Unusual by Tom Jones and I'd Rather Ride Around With You by Reba McIntyre.

Alan Johnson Dec 20, 2014

Alan Johnson MP chose 'True Love' by Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly and 'And Your Bird Can Sing' by The Beatles

Wendi Peters Dec 13, 2014

Wendi Peters chooses her Inheritance Tracks - I Won't Last A Day Without You by Carpenters, and Hello Dolly by Barbra Streisand.

Michael Morpurgo Dec 06, 2014

The writer Michael Morpurgo selects Mozart’s Horn Concerto No 4 and the Andante Grazioso from Mozart’s Piano Sonato number 11.

Listener Ailsa Harris Nov 29, 2014

Listener Ailsa Harris chooses 'Que Sera Sera' by Doris Day and 'Sir Duke' by Stevie Wonder.

John Craven Nov 22, 2014

John Craven chooses 'You Are My Sunshine' by Gene Autry and The Children in Need single 'Wake Me Up'.

Jung Chang Nov 22, 2014

The writer, Jung Chang, selects God Bless the Child, by Billie Holliday and The Sweetest Embrace by Barry Adamson.

Dexter Fletcher Nov 15, 2014

The actor Dexter Fletcher selects 'Round Midnight' by Dexter Gordon and 'Sunshine on Leith' by The Proclaimers.s.

Giles Andreae Oct 25, 2014

Children's author and Purple Ronnie creator Giles Andreae chooses 'Camelot' from the musical of the same name and 'Anthem' by Leonard Cohen.

Sheila Ravenscroft Oct 18, 2014

John Peel's widow, Sheila Ravenscroft, chooses 'Panis Angelicus' by César Franck and 'You Little Thief' by Feargal Sharkey.

Ruthie Henshaw Oct 11, 2014

West End and Broadway star Ruthie Henshall selects 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' by Judy Garland and Faure's 'In Paradisum'

Bonnie Langford Oct 04, 2014

Bonnie Langford chooses 'Bring Me Sunshine' by Morecambe and Wise, and 'The Overture of Gypsy' by Stephen Sondheim and Jule Styne, performed by the National Symphony Orchestra.

Richard Branson Sep 27, 2014

Richard Branson chose 'Tubular Bells' by Mike Oldfield and 'Satisfaction' by the Rolling Stones.

Cerys Matthews Sep 20, 2014

Cerys Matthews inherits Snooks Eaglin's 'I'm a Country Boy' and passes on Hozier's 'Take Me To Church'.

Rebecca Front Sep 13, 2014

Rebecca Front chooses: We All Laughed by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong; and Siciliano, The second movement of Bach's Second Piano Concerto, performed by Glenn Gould.

Natalie Cole Aug 30, 2014

Singer Natalie Cole inherits 'Smile' from her father Nat King Cole and passes on 'You Gotta Be' by Des'ree.

Anthony Head Aug 23, 2014

Actor Anthony Head inherits 'Adagio for Strings' by Samuel Barber and passes on 'Highway, Highway' by Stephen Allen Davis.

Andrew Strauss Aug 16, 2014

Former England cricket captain Andrew Strauss inherits Boney M's 'Rivers of Babylon', and he passes on Hootie & The Blowfish's 'Hold My Hand'.

Sir Neville Marriner Aug 09, 2014

Conductor Sir Neville Marriner inherits Handel's Messiah performed by The Academy of St Martin in the Fields and passes on Schoenberg's Verklärte Nacht performed by the Hollywood String Quartet.

Andy Bell Aug 02, 2014

Andy Bell from Erasure chose '(I'm Always Touched By Your) Presence, Dear' by Blondie and 'Moments of Pleasure' by Kate Bush.

Louise Martin CBE Jul 26, 2014

Louise competed in the 1962 Commonwealth Games in Australia, making the swimming finals in the 100m and 200m backstroke. She is currently the Commonwealth Games Federation Honorary Secretary and is Vice Chair of the Commonwealth Games Scotland Organising Committee. Louise chose "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers and "The Road To Home" by Amy Macdonald.

Roger Wright Jul 12, 2014

Roger Wright chooses Sibelius' 2nd Symphony and Via Con Me by Paolo Conte

Chris Froome Jul 05, 2014

Chris Froome shares his Inheritance Tracks: All You Need is Love by the Beatles, and Scatterlings of Africa by Johnny Clegg.

Mari Wilson Jun 28, 2014

The beehive Queen of Neasden chooses The Folks Who Live on the Hill by Peggy Lee and How Can You Mend a Broken Heart by the Bee Gees.

Ryan Molloy Jun 21, 2014

Ryan Molloy is currently starring in 'The Jersey Boys' on Broadway. He inherits 'The Night' by Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and passes on Donny Hathaway's 'A Song For You'.

Fatboy Slim Jun 14, 2014

DJ and musician Fatboy Slim chose 'Something' by The Beatles and 'Sowing the Seeds of Love' by Tears for Fears.

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's Inheritance Tracks Jun 07, 2014

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa chooses O Mio Babbino Caro by Giacomo Puccini and Marschallin's Monologue from Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss

Arianna Huffington May 31, 2014

Arianna Huffington chooses her Inheritance Tracks, choosing 'Zorba's Dance' from Zorba the Greek and passes on 'Alleluia' from Mozart's Exultante.

Ziggy Marley May 24, 2014

Ziggy Marley chooses 'Africa Unite' by Bob Marley, and hands down his own track,'I Don't Wanna Live On Mars'.

Ronan Keating May 17, 2014

Ronan Keating chooses Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' and a song which has been vital to Ronan's life: 'Father and Son' by Cat Stevens.

Coleen Nolan May 10, 2014

Coleen Nolan chooses 'That's Life' by Frank Sinatra and 'Voice Within' by Christina Aguilera.

Julian Lloyd Webber May 03, 2014

Julian Lloyd-Webber's Inheritance Tracks are The March from the Love For Three Oranges by Prokofiev and The Little Beggar Boy by Piazzolla played by Julian and Jiaxin Lloyd-Webber.

Judy Finnigan Apr 26, 2014

Judy Finnigan chooses Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis, and Hey Jude, by The Beatles.

Helen Fielding Apr 19, 2014

Bridget Jones’ author Helen Fielding chooses 'Climb Every Mountain' from the Sound of Music and Diana’s Krall’s version of 'Pick Yourself Up'.

Jimmy Osmond Apr 12, 2014

Jimmy Osmond chooses 'Moon River' by Andy Williams and 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' by The Osmonds.

Jack Whitehall Apr 05, 2014

Comedian Jack Whitehall chooses plainchant from the Monks of Ampleforth Abbey and Rollin' by Limp Bizkit.

Francis Urquhart Mar 29, 2014

For Radio 4’s Character Invasion, House of Cards’ Francis Urquhart shares his Inheritance Tracks, courtesy of his creator Michael Dobbs and actor Ewan Bailey.

Claudia Winkelman Mar 22, 2014

Claudia Winkelman shares her inheritance tracks. She inherits the ET theme tune by John Williams and she passes on 'As' by Stevie Wonder.

Desmond Morris Mar 15, 2014

Zoologist, writer and broadcaster Desmond Morris chose 'Alexander's Ragtime Band' by Ella Fitzgerald and 'Be Cool' by Honor Heffernan.

Danielle de Niese Mar 08, 2014

Opera singer Danielle de Niese shares her Inheritance Tracks. She inherits Barbra Streisand’s Evergreen and passes on I Know That My Redeemer Liveth from Handel’s Messiah.

Patti Boulaye Mar 01, 2014

Singer, actor, painter, choreographer, producer, Patti Boulaye chooses 'Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen' by Louis Armstrong and 'Earth Song' by Michael Jackson. .

Eva Schloss Feb 22, 2014

Auschwitz survivor, Eva Schloss, inherits the 'Trout Quintet' by Schubert and passes on ‘What a Wonderful World’ by Louis Armstrong.

Johnny Borrell Feb 15, 2014

Razorlight’s lead singer Johnny Borrell picks The Beach Boys 'California Saga: The Beaks Of Eagles' and Regina Spektor 'Samson'.

Marjorie Wallace Feb 08, 2014

Marjorie Wallace is the Founder and Chief Executive of SANE. She inherits Chopin's Ballade in G minor played by Vladimir Ashkenazy and passes on 'If I Loved You' from the original movie soundtrack of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel.

Graham Nash Feb 01, 2014

Twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Graham Nash of the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash chooses his Inheritance Tracks; Samuel Barber's Adagio for Strings and Suite: Judy Blue Eyes by the aforementioned Crosby, Stills and Nash

Chris Hadfield Jan 25, 2014

Chris Hadfield is former Commander of the International Space Station. He chooses 'Where have all the flowers gone' by the Kingston Trio and 'The Story' by Brandi Carlile.

Jack Vettriano Jan 18, 2014

The artist Jack Vettriano chooses the tracks that mean something to him: he inherits Kitty Kallen's Little Things Mean A Lot and passes on My Father by Judy Collins

Kate Adie Jan 11, 2014

Journalist Kate Adie chooses the 'Housewiveâ€™s choice' theme - 'In Party Mood' by the West End Celebrity Orchestra composed by Jack Strachey. And passes on 'Five Variants Of Dives And Lazarus' by Vaughan Williams.

Jennifer Saunders Jan 04, 2014

Comedian Jennifer Saunders chooses The Q5 theme by Spike Milligan and Kate and Anna McGarrigle’s song ‘Talk to me of Mendocino’ sung by Kate and her children Rufus and Martha Wainwright.

John Challis Dec 28, 2013

John Challis, AKA Boycie from 'Only Fools and Horses' chooses: Peter Lind Hayes: Life Gets Tee-Jus, Don't It? And Whitesnake - Here I Go Again.

Sir Cliff Richard Dec 21, 2013

Cliff Richard is Britain's most enduring pop star, recently releasing his 100th album. He chooses 'Chewing Piece of Straw' by Jack Payne and his Orchestra and his own track 'We Don't Talk Anymore'.

Doreen Lawrence Dec 14, 2013

Baroness Doreen Lawrence is the mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence. Since his death she has campaigned for justice for the victims of race crime and founded the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust in 1998. She chooses ‘Redemption Song’ by Bob Marley and The Wailers and 'Hello Mama Africa' by Garnett Silk.

Judith Kerr Dec 07, 2013

Judith Kerr is a children’s writer and illustrator whose books ‘The Tiger Who Came for Tea’ and ‘When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit’ have been delighting children and young people for many years. She inherits the Johannes Brahms Lullaby Wiegenlied and It Ain't Necessarily So by George Gershwin.

Margaret Atwood Nov 30, 2013

Writer Margaret Atwood chooses Beethoven’s 6th Symphony and Joan Sutherland singing Casta Diva from the opera Norma by Vincenzo Bellini.

Charlie Higson Nov 23, 2013

Actor, author and comedian Charlie Higson chooses 'I'm Waiting For The Man' by The Velvet Underground and 'Rolling' by Randy Newman.

Mat Horne Nov 16, 2013

Actor, comedian and Gavin and Stacey star Mat Horne inherits 'Runaway' by Del Shannon, and passes on 'Young Shields' by Casiotone for the Painfully Alone.

Gary Barlow Nov 09, 2013

Gary Barlow shares his Inheritance Tracks

Sir Richard Eyre Nov 02, 2013

Director of theatre, opera, musicals and films, Sir Richard Eyre chooses 'Blue Suede Shoes' by Elvis Presley and 'The Heart of Saturday Night' by Tom Waits.

Khaled Hosseini Oct 26, 2013

Khaled Hosseini, author of 'The Kite Runner' chooses 'Madar' by Ahmad Zahir and 'Aye Padesha Khuban' also by Ahmad Zahir

Kanya King Oct 19, 2013

Kanya King founder of the MOBO Awards chooses 'Dream' by the Everly Brothers and 'Survivor' by Destiny's Child.

Lana Pillay Oct 12, 2013

Lana Pillay, also known as Al Pillay, appeared in the Comic Strip and on French and Saunders, and alongside Fenella Fielding in John Jenkinson’s new movie ‘Pelicans’. Lana chooses 'Both Sides Now' by Joni Mitchell and 'Believe In Yourself' by Lena Horne.

Rula Lenska Oct 05, 2013

Actress Rula Lenska talks about her Polish roots and two pieces of music that have great meaning for her.

Steve Earle Sep 28, 2013

American singer-songwriter Steve Earle inherits ‘Shoo Fly Pie and Apple Pandowdy’ by Ella Fitzgerald and passes on ‘I am a patriot’ by Little Steven.

Aggie Mackenzie Sep 21, 2013

Aggie MacKenzie, former MI6 operative turned presenter of ‘How Clean is Your House’ inherits Donald Where's Your Troosers? by Andy Stewart and passes on Nina Simone's Here Comes The Sun.

Chris Ryan Sep 14, 2013

Former SAS soldier turned author Chris Ryan chooses 'All Right Now' by Free and 'You Could Be Happy' by Snow Patrol.

Richard Alston Sep 07, 2013

Choreographer Richard Alston chooses 'Sous Le Ciel De Paris' by Yves Montand and 'Lest Sexy' by Shantel.

Simon Hopkinson Aug 31, 2013

Food writer and chef, Simon Hopkinson, chooses 'Catch a Falling Star' by Perry Como and '21st Century Schizoid Man' by King Crimson.

Judy Tzuke Aug 24, 2013

Singer-songwriter Judie Tzuke inherits 'My Funny Valentine' by Chet Baker and passes on 'Blue' by Joni Mitchell.

Django Bates Aug 17, 2013

Multi-instrumentalist and band leader Django Bates inherits Charlie Parker’s 'My Little Suede Shoes' and passes on his own 'Interval Song'.

KT Tunstall Aug 10, 2013

Singer-songwriter KT Tunstall inherits ‘The Elements’ by Tom Lehrer, and passes on ‘Loser’ by Beck.

Lindsey Davis Aug 03, 2013

Historical novelist Lindsey Davis, author of the Falco series of crime stories, chooses the storm scene from Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony (This version - Symphony No 6 In F Pastoral Opus 68: Lightning, Thunderstorm - Allegro by the London Symphony Orchestra, Wyn Morris) and 'I'm Still Here' by Millicent Martin.

Maria Friedman Jul 27, 2013

Olivier award-winning musical performer Maria Friedman chooses the theme from ‘Peter and the Wolf’, by Prokofiev and ‘Bess, You Is My Woman Now’ from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.

Cyrille Regis Jul 20, 2013

Cyrille Regis, the former West Bromwich Albion and Coventry striker inherited Distant Drums by Jim Reeves and passes on How Great Thou Art sung by the Canoldir Male Voice Choir.

Arthur Brown Jul 13, 2013

The God of Hellfire, Arthur Brown, chose "Teddy Bears' Picnic" and "Love Itself" by Leonard Cohen.

Griff Rhys Jones Jul 06, 2013

Griff Rhys Jones chooses On The Street Where You Live from My Fair Lady as the song he has inherited and Bold as Love by Jimi Hendrix as the track he'd like to pass on to future generations.

Otis Williams2 Jun 30, 2013

Otis Williams, co founder of Motown legends The Temptations, shares his Inheritance Tracks.

Paul Nicholas Jun 22, 2013

Actor and singer Paul Nicholas chooses 'Singing In The Rain' by Gene Kelly and 'Don't Worry About Me' by Frank Sinatra.

George Benson Jun 15, 2013

George Benson inherited Just Friends by Charlie Parker and would like to pass on Save The Children by Marvin Gaye.

Alex Jennings Jun 08, 2013

Olivier-Award winning actor Alex Jennings chooses Bring me Sunshine by Morecombe and Wise as the track he’s inherited and It’s Gonna Be a Beautiful Night by Prince as the track he'd like to pass on.

Jamie Cullum Jun 01, 2013

Jamie Cullum chooses Dave Brubeck’s Take Five as the track he’s inherited and My Girls by Animal Collective as the track he’d like to pass on.

25 May Caroline Quentin May 25, 2013

Actress and presenter Caroline Quentin shares her Inheritance Tracks.

Bonnie Tyler May 18, 2013

Singer Bonnie Tyler chooses A Hard Day’s Night by the Beatles as the song she has inherited and River Deep Mountain High by Tina Turner as the track she’d like to pass down.

Don McLean May 11, 2013

Singer songwriter Don McLean chooses White Christmas by Bing Crosby as the track he has inherited and Don't Be Cruel by Elvis Presley as the song he would like to pass on.

Steve Hackett May 04, 2013

Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett chooses The Drinking Song sung by Mario Lanza as the track he’s inherited and Blowin’ In The Wind by Peter, Paul and Mary as the song he’d like to pass on.

Mary Berry Apr 27, 2013

Mary Berry chooses How Great Thou Art as the song she has inherited and Mamma Mia by Abba as the song she'd like to pass on.

Petula Clark Apr 20, 2013

Singer Petula Clarke chooses Only Forever by Bing Crosby and Hotel California by the Eagles.

Graham Fellows Apr 13, 2013

Graham Fellows- aka John Shuttleworth- shares his Inheritance Tracks.

Mick Fleetwood Apr 06, 2013

Mick Fleetwood from Fleetwood Mac chooses 'Clap Hands! Here Comes Charlie' by Charlie Kunz and 'Imagine' by John Lennon.

Kerry Katona Mar 30, 2013

The singer chooses Hero by Maria Carey and For Once in My Life by Stevie Wonder.

John Taylor Mar 23, 2013

Duran Duran guitarist John Taylor chooses 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' by the Beatles, and 'Golden Years' by David Bowie.

J.J.Williams Mar 16, 2013

Legendary Welsh rugby player J.J.Williams shares his love of The House of the Rising Sun and Bread of Heaven ( Cwm Rhondda ).

Robbie Savage Mar 09, 2013

The footballer turned pundit chooses Big Girls Don't Cry by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and She's the One by Robbie Williams.

Jeff Lynne Mar 02, 2013

Jeff Lynne from ELO chooses ‘If I Loved You’ from Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein and ‘Only the Lonely’ by Roy Orbison.

Ian Hunter Feb 23, 2013

Mott the Hoople lead singer Ian Hunter chooses 'A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square' by Leslie Hutchinson and one of his own tracks 'Life'.

Dawn O'Porter Feb 16, 2013

Journalist, author and television presenter Dawn O'Porter chooses Speed of the Sound of Loneliness performed by Nanci Griffith and Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen.

IT Katie Melua Feb 09, 2013

Singer Katie Melua chooses 'Imagine' by John Lennon and 'Kids' by MGMT.

Ben Elton Feb 02, 2013

Ben Elton chooses 'Sagt Mir Wo Die Blumen Sind?' performed by Marlene Dietrich and 'We Are The Champions' by Queen.

Tamasin Day Lewis Jan 26, 2013

Tamasin chose Bach’s Brandenburg 6 and Rise and Fall by Fireflies.

Charlotte Green Jan 19, 2013

Charlotte Green, leaving the BBC after 25 years, chooses her Inheritance Tracks.

Trevor Nunn Jan 12, 2013

Theatre director Trevor Nunn chooses Coronation Scot from Paul Temple by Carl Davis and All you Need is Love by the Beatles.

Suggs Jan 05, 2013

Suggs from Madness shares his Inheritance Tracks.

Russell Grant Dec 29, 2012

John McCarthy and Suzy Klein with journalist and broadcaster Aggie MacKenzie, Martin Green who was Head of Ceremonies at the 2012 Olympics and Andrew Parker who was 'the human bridge' during the Zeebrugge ferry disaster. Felcity Finch reveals the Secret Life of the Archers, poet Luke Wright offers a festive rhyme, travel writer Adrian Mourby describes Kosice, one of the 2013 European Capitals of Culture, singer Ralph McTell takes us by the hand and leads us through the streets of London, and celebrity astrologer Russell Grant shares his Inheritance Tracks.

Julia Donaldson Dec 22, 2012

Julia Donaldson's Inheritance Tracks are The Warthog by Flanders and Swan and World Inside a Book written by Julia herself.

Fiona Shaw Dec 15, 2012

Fiona Shaw chooses Father and Son by Cat Stevens and the final chorus of Dialogues of the Carmelites by Francis Poulenc.

Neil Sedaka Dec 08, 2012

Neil Sedaka chooses The World is Waiting for the Sunrise by Les Paul and Mary Ford and his own composition Manhattan Intermezzo

Nona Hendryx Dec 01, 2012

Soul singer Nona Hendryx chooses 'Peace in the Valley' by Rosetta Tharpe and ‘Strange Fruit’- versions by Billy Holliday and Nona herself.

John Major Nov 24, 2012

Sir John chooses After the Ball is Over performed by Gerald Adams and the Variety singers as his inherited track and What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong to pass on.

Glenn Tilbrook Nov 17, 2012

Glenn Tilbrook from Squeeze inherits They Can’t Take That Away From Me by Sarah Vaughan and passes on Que Sera Sera by Sly and the Family Stone.

Sir Andrew Motion Nov 10, 2012

Sir Andrew Motion chooses The Weight by The Band and Sonnet, from Serenade by Benjamin Britten.

Charley Pride Nov 03, 2012

Country singer Charley Pride chooses Roy Acuff, Great Speckled Bird and his own, Kiss An Angel Good Morning

Hazel O'Connor Oct 27, 2012

Singer songwriter Hazel O’Connor chooses Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland as the song she has inherited. The tracks she would like pass down are Redemption Song by Bob Marley and Imagine by John Lennon. .

Lenny Henry Oct 20, 2012

Lenny Henry chooses Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino and Vide Cor Meum composed by Patrick Cassidy from the film Hannibal.

Hugh Masekela Oct 13, 2012

The South African jazz legend chooses U Mam'u Ya Jabula, a traditional South African song, performed by himself and When It's Sleepy Time Down South by Louis Armstrong.

Ralph McTell Oct 06, 2012

Singer songwriter, Ralph McTell, best known for ‘The Streets of London’ chooses ‘I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now’ by the Dinning Sisters and ‘Crossroads Blues’ by Robert Johnson

Frances de la Tour Sep 29, 2012

The star of Rising Damp, Harry Potter and The History Boys chooses La Mer by Charles Trénet and Summer Wind performed by Frank Sinatra.

Harry Belafonte Sep 22, 2012

Calypso King, Harry Belafonte chooses 'The House I Live In' by Paul Robeson as the song he has inherited and two tracks he’d like to pass on to future generations - 'Turn The World Around' by Harry Belafonte and 'Jack of All Trades' by Bruce Springsteen.

Tony Benn Sep 15, 2012

Tony chooses 'To be a Pilgrim' by John Bunyan and 'Joe Hill' performed by Paul Robeson.

John Bird Sep 08, 2012

Big Issue founder John Bird chooses High Noon performed by Tex Ritter and Lola by The Kinks.

Robert Cray Sep 01, 2012

The Blues guitarist and singer Robert Cray chooses A Little bit of Soap performed by the Jarmels and I want everyone to Know by OV Wright.

Emma Thompson Aug 25, 2012

Actress Emma Thompson chooses Unsquare Dance by Dave Brubeck as the song she has inherited and Te Recuerdo Amanda by Víctor Jara as the track she’d like to pass on to future generations.

Benjamin Grosvenor Aug 18, 2012

Piano prodigy Benjamin Grosvenor choses his own recording of Fireside Fusiliers by Billy Mayerl and Beethoven's 9th Symphony by the Berlin Philharmonic conducted by Wilhelm Furtwangler.

Virginia Ironside Aug 11, 2012

Writer and agony aunt Virginia Ironside chooses 'Hong Kong Blues' by Hoagy Carmichael and 'I Was Sure' by Will Grove-White.

Ming Campbell Aug 04, 2012

Liberal Democrat MP Ming Campbell chooses Highland Cathedral as the song he has inherited and Chariots of Fire by Vangelis as the track he would like to pass on to future generations.

Leo Sayer - Rave On by Buddy Holly and Blowin' In The Wind by Bob Dylan Jul 28, 2012

Singer Leo Sayer chooses Rave On by Buddy Holly as the track he has inherited and Blowin’ In The Wind by Bob Dylan as the song he would like to pass on to future generations.

Gary Kemp Jul 21, 2012

Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet chooses I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside by Mark Sheridan as the track he has inherited and A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square by Ian Hunter to pass on to future generations.

John Carlos Jul 14, 2012

John Carlos became famous for raising his fist in a Black Power salute on the podium after winning a bronze medal at the Mexico Olympics in 1968. He chose Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday and Mississippi Goddam by Nina Simone.

Olivia Newton-John Jul 07, 2012

Olivia Newton-John chooses 'Anyone Who Had A Heart' by Dionne Warwick as the song she has inherited and her own song 'Gaia' to pass on.

Tippi Hedren Jun 30, 2012

Actress, model and lion-keeper Tippi Hedren chooses When The Moon Comes Over The Mountain by Kate Smith and Let The River Run by Carly Simon.

Meera Syal Jun 23, 2012

Actor and writer, Meera Syal MBE chooses 'Dum Maro Dum' from the soundtrack of the film 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna' and 'A Case of You' by Joni Mitchell.

Norman Lamont Jun 16, 2012

Norman Lamont, the former Chancellor chooses ‘Oh My Papa’ by Eddie Fisher and ‘Je Ne Regrette Rien’ by Edith Piaf.

Felicity Kendal Jun 09, 2012

Felicity Kendal, the actress still most famous for making dungarees look good, chooses the Andante from Mozart’s Piano Concerto 21 and ‘One Love’ by Bob Marley.

Tom Jones Jun 02, 2012

The Welsh singing legend chooses ‘Riders in the Sky’ by Vaughn Monroe and ‘Whole Lot Of Shakin' Goin' On’ by Jerry Lee Lewis.

Sugar Ray Leonard May 26, 2012

Former boxer Sugar Ray Leonard chooses ‘Smoke Gets in your Eyes’ by The Platters and ‘Unchained Melody’ by The Righteous Brothers.

Michael Bond May 19, 2012

The creator of Paddington Bear chooses ‘The Laughing Policeman’ by Charles Penrose and ‘All or Nothing’ by Frank Sinatra.

Joan Baez May 12, 2012

The American folk singer chooses 'Tonerna' sung by Jussi Björling and her own song 'Diamonds and Rust'.

Cilla Black May 05, 2012

Cilla Black: Why Do Fools Fall in Love by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers; Bye Bye Blackbird by Della Reese.

Richard Holloway Apr 28, 2012

Richard Holloway: The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond; Robert Burns - Ca' The Yowes To The Knowes

Sue Townsend Apr 21, 2012

Sue Townsend: Of Me - Billie Holliday; Stand By Me - Ben E King

Nicholas Parsons Apr 14, 2012

Nicholas Parsons: In the Mood - Glen Miller; Children Will Listen - Stephen Sondheim

Howard Jones Apr 07, 2012

Howard Jones: Calon Lan - The Morriston Orpheus Choir; Imagine - John Lennon

Roger Lloyd Pack Mar 31, 2012

Roger Lloyd Pack: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart; Forever Young - Bob Dylan

Sarah Millican Mar 24, 2012

Sarah Millican: Bossanova - Elvis Presley; Wired for Sound - Cliff Richard

Ben Miller Mar 17, 2012

Ben Miller: The Titanic - Peter Seeger; Idiot Wind - Bob Dylan

Duke Fakir Mar 10, 2012

Duke Fakir: When You’re Smiling - Louis Armstrong; Reach Out - The Four Tops

Christopher Frayling Mar 03, 2012

Christopher Frayling: As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson; Reasons to be Cheerful - Ian Dury

John Bercow Feb 25, 2012

John Bercow: Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie; Don't Give Up - Peter Gabriel/Kate Bush

James Naughtie Feb 18, 2012

James Naughtie: Mrs Jamieson's Favourite - Aly Bain; Arpeggione - Schubert

Rob Brydon Feb 11, 2012

Rob Brydon: You are my Sunshine – Bing Crosby; That’s Why I’m Here - James Taylor

Rosemary Conley Feb 04, 2012

Rosemary Conley: I Love You Because - Jim Reeves; All I Ask of You - S Brightman/C Richard

Ani DiFranco Jan 28, 2012

Ani DiFranco: Which Side Are You On - Pete Seeger; Present Infant - Ani DiFranco

Ruby Wax Jan 21, 2012

Ruby Wax: Twist and Shout - The Beatles; You Can Close Your Eyes - James Taylor

Jenny Agutter Jan 14, 2012

Jenny Agutter: The Times They Are A Changing - Bob Dylan; If I Fall - Alice Martineau

Arlene Phillips Jan 07, 2012

Arlene Phillips: I'm Still Standing - Elton John; Starlight Express - Starlight Express

Cyndi Lauper Dec 31, 2011

Cyndi Lauper: All That Meat - Louis Armstrong/Fats Waller; Mercy Mercy Me - Marvin Gaye

Julian Lennon Dec 24, 2011

Julian Lennon: Hey Jude – The Beatles; Saltwater – Julian Lennon.

Gareth Malone Dec 17, 2011

Gareth Malone:Is My Team Ploughing - Housman/Butterworth;Dance To Your Daddy - Nancy Kerr

Simon Callow Dec 10, 2011

Simon Callow: The Overture/Tannhäuser – Wagner; Die Fledermaus - Strauss

Melanie C Dec 03, 2011

Melanie C: I Wish - Stevie Wonder; Eternal Flame - Bangles

Ulrika Jonsson Nov 26, 2011

Ulrika Jonsson: The Grand March/Aida - Verdi; Öppna Landskap - Ulf Lundell

Celia Birtwell Nov 19, 2011

Celia Birtwell: What is Life - Kathleen Ferrier; How Sweet It Is – Marvin Gaye

John Crowley Nov 12, 2011

John Crowley: River - Joni Mitchell; May You Never - John Martyn

Randy Newman Nov 05, 2011

Randy Newman:How Green Was My Valley – Alfred Newman;Come Rain or Come Shine - Ray Charles

Sue Johnston Oct 29, 2011

Sue Johnston: The Continental - Rogers/Astaire; You'll Never Walk Alone – Gerry&Pacemakers

Harry Connick Jr Oct 22, 2011

Harry Connick Jr: When The Saints-Louis Armstrong; Somewhere Over the Rainbow-Judy Garland

Tori Amos Oct 15, 2011

Tori Amos: Thank You - Led Zeppelin; L.O.V.E - Nat King Cole

Bob Harris Oct 08, 2011

Bob Harris: Land Of My Fathers - Morriston Orpheus Choir; Stand By Me - Ben E King

Peter White Oct 01, 2011

Peter White: Ma She's Making Eyes At Me - Marie Adams; Golden Slumbers - The Beatles

Janine di Giovanni Sep 24, 2011

Janine di Giovanni: O Mio Babbino Caro – Giacomo Puccini; La Vie En Rose - Grace Jones

Jean Marsh Sep 17, 2011

Jean Marsh: Waltz #1 – Frederic Chopin; Liebestod/Tristan Und Isolde – Richard Wagner

Ophelia Dahl Sep 10, 2011

Ophelia Dahl: Sanctus/Requiem – Gabriel Faure; Ain't Got No (I Got Life) - Nina Simone

Adam Ant Sep 03, 2011

Adam Ant: I Survived – Adam Faith; Get it On – Marc Bolan and T.Rex

Chris Tarrant Aug 27, 2011

Chris Tarrant: My Way - Frank Sinatra; The Living Years - Mike And The Mechanics

Pauline Black Aug 20, 2011

Pauline Black: My Boy Lollipop - Millie Small; Get Up Stand Up - Bob Marley

Steve James Aug 13, 2011

Steve James: Onward Christian Soldiers - Arthur Sullivan; The Hawk – Marianne Faithfull

Nicholas Evans Aug 06, 2011

Nicholas Evans: That’s your Funeral – Oliver Soundtrack; Me and the Eagle - Steve Earle

Eoin Colfer Jul 30, 2011

Eoin Colfer: Whatever You Want – Status Quo; All I Want Is You (Live) – U2

Tessa Peake-Jones Jul 23, 2011

Tessa Peake-Jones: She Loves You – The Beatles; Every Breath You Take – The Police

Jacqui Smith Jul 16, 2011

Jacqui Smith: E lucevan le stele – Tosca; Ghost Town - The Specials

Paul Theroux Jul 09, 2011

Paul Theroux: Maybellene - Chuck Berry; Different Trains - Steve Reich

Biddy Baxter Jul 02, 2011

Biddy Baxter: Passing By - Paul Robeson; The Marriage of Figaro - Mozart

William Boyd Jun 25, 2011

William Boyd: Nature Boy - Nat King Cole; Sunday in the Park with George -Stephen Sondheim

Lesley Garrett Jun 18, 2011

Lesley Garrett: Arabesque – Debussy; The Impossible Dream - Man of La Mancha

Jodi Picoult Jun 04, 2011

Jodi Picoult: You've Got a Friend - James Taylor; Sammy's Song - Jodi Picoult/Ellen Wilber

Niamh Cusack May 28, 2011

Niamh Cusack: A Simple Twist of Fate - Bob Dylan; Beim Schlafengehen - Richard Strauss

Iain Banks May 21, 2011

Iain Banks: Shenandoah - Paul Robeson; For A Dancer - Jackson Browne

Duncan Lamont May 14, 2011

Duncan Lamont: My Kid's A Crooner - Elsie Carlisle; It's Such A Little World - Lee Gibson

Emmylou Harris May 07, 2011

Emmylou Harris: Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino; Good Night Old World - Emmylou Harris

Madhur Jaffrey Apr 30, 2011

Madhur Jaffrey: Om Jai Jagdish Hare - Anuradha Paudwal; My Favourite Things -Julie Andrews

Peter Tatchell Apr 23, 2011

Peter Tatchell: We Shall Overcome - Joan Baez; Imagine - John Lennon

Anne Marie Duff Apr 16, 2011

Anne Marie Duff: Distant Drums - Jim Reeves; Till There Was You - The Beatles

Benjamin Zephaniah Apr 09, 2011

Benjamin Zephaniah: Young Gifted&Black - Bob&Marcia; Something Inside - Labi Siffre

Wanda Jackson Apr 02, 2011

Wanda Jackson: Blue Yodel No. 6 - Jimmie Rodgers; Let's Have a Party Wanda Jackson

Clarence B Jones Mar 26, 2011

Clarence B Jones: Clarinet Concerto in A – Mozart; The Glory of Love - Otis Redding

Larry Lamb Mar 19, 2011

Larry Lamb: Ain't Misbehavin' - Fats Waller; City of New Orleans - Arlo Guthrie

Jo Scanlan Mar 12, 2011

Jo Scanlan: Fred Fanakapan - Gracie Fields; Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana

Peter Hook Mar 05, 2011

Peter Hook: Strangers in the Night - Frank Sinatra; You Got the Love - Candi Staton

Andrea Levy Feb 26, 2011

Andrea Levy: Magic Moments - Perry Como; London Is The Place For Me - Lord Kitchener.

Om Puri Feb 19, 2011

Om Puri: Jinhen Naaz Hai Hind Par - Mohammed Rafi; Aa Chal Ke Tujhe - Kishore Kumar

Stephen Fry Feb 12, 2011

Stephen Fry: Tannhäuser - Wagner; Spanish Flea - Herb Alpert

Barry Humphries Feb 05, 2011

Barry Humphries: Oh Mona - Nat Gonella; Love Song - Josef Suk

Tamsin Greig Jan 29, 2011

Tamsin Greig: Pearl Fishers Duet - Bizet; To Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan

Rick Astley Jan 22, 2011

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

Rolf Harris Jan 15, 2011

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

June Spencer Jan 08, 2011

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

Annie Lennox Jan 01, 2011

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

Bette Midler Dec 25, 2010

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

Lesley Manville Dec 18, 2010

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

Jilly Cooper Dec 11, 2010

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

Mary Coughlan Dec 04, 2010

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

Alexei Sayle Nov 27, 2010

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

Ian Botham Nov 20, 2010

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

Paul Smith Nov 13, 2010

Paul Smith: The Ugly Duckling - Danny Kaye; Astral Weeks - Van Morrison

John Hartson Oct 30, 2010

John Hartson: Mull of Kintyre - Paul McCartney, Wings; I Can See Clearly Now - Jimmy Cliff

Sadie Frost Oct 23, 2010

Sadie Frost: Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles; Kooks - David Bowie

Colm Toibin Oct 16, 2010

Colm Toibin: Dreamt I Dwelt in Marbled Halls-Joan Sutherland; Threw It All Away-Bob Dylan

Carol Vorderman Oct 09, 2010

Carol Vorderman: Where Do I Begin - Shirley Bassey;Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations

Sam Torrance Oct 02, 2010

Sam Torrance: Campbeltown Loch I Wish You Were Whisky-Andy Stewart;Nessun Dorma-Pavarotti

Jean Michel Jarre Sep 25, 2010

Jean Michel Jarre: Goodbye - Chet Baker; Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys

Mark Damazer Sep 18, 2010

Mark Damazer: Unforgettable - Nat King Cole; Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

Evelyn Glennie Sep 11, 2010

Evelyn Glennie: Hary Janos Suite - Zoltan Kodaly; The Rite of Spring - Stravinsky

Tracey Thorn Sep 04, 2010

Tracey Thorn: I'll Take Romance - Eydie Gorme; Dosed - The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Paul Daniels Aug 28, 2010

Paul Daniels: Girls Were Made to Love - Richard Tauber; Bright Side Of Life -Monty Python

Julian Clary Aug 21, 2010

Julian Clary: 1812 Overture - Tchaikovsky; If Love Were All - Ian Shaw

Bryan Talbot Aug 14, 2010

Bryan Talbot: La Mer - Charles Trenet; Life on Mars - David Bowie

Sandie Shaw Aug 07, 2010

Sandie Shaw: Wheel of Fortune - Kay Starr; In Dreams - Roy Orbison

Laurie Anderson Jul 31, 2010

Laurie Anderson: Strange Fruit - Billie Holiday;Part 1 Music in Twelve Parts - Philip Glass

Gerald Seymour Jul 24, 2010

Gerald Seymour: Fool Such As I - Elvis Presley; When They Asked Us - Oh What A Lovely War

Alastair Campbell Jul 17, 2010

Alastair Campbell: Atholl - Gordon Highlanders; Quand on n'a que l'amour -Jacques Brel

Suzanne Vega Jul 10, 2010

Suzanne Vega: Where Have All The Flowers Gone? - Pete Seeger; Masters of War - Bob Dylan

Andrew Lincoln Jul 03, 2010

Andrew Lincoln: Bring It On Home To Me - The Animals; Damaged - Primal Scream

Diana Quick Jun 26, 2010

Diana Quick: The Train and the River - Jimmy Giuffre; Heart Like a Wheel - Kate McGarrigle

Les McKeown Jun 19, 2010

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

Bill Nighy Jun 12, 2010

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

Maxine Peake Jun 05, 2010

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

Mitch Albom May 29, 2010

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

Naomie Harris May 22, 2010

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

Max Hastings May 15, 2010

Max Hastings: For He Is An Englishman - Gilbert/Sullivan; Ah! Dite Alla Giovine - La Traviata

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen May 08, 2010

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

Ian Hart May 01, 2010

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

Tracy Chevalier Apr 24, 2010

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

Alison Goldfrapp Apr 17, 2010

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

Bob Champion Apr 10, 2010

Bob Champion: Ferry Cross – Gerry&Pacemakers; Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon/Garfunkel

Carly Simon Apr 03, 2010

Carly Simon: Something Wonderful - Carly Simon; How Can I Tell You - Cat Stevens

James Ellroy Mar 27, 2010

James Ellroy:Chanson D'amour-Art/Dotty Todd; Uptown Blues-Great Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra

Jacqueline Wilson Mar 20, 2010

Jacqueline Wilson: Pasadena - The Temperance Seven;These Are The Days Of Our Lives - Queen

Lesley Sharp Mar 13, 2010

Lesley Sharp: Keep The Home Fires Burning - John McCormack; Utopia - Goldfrapp

Julian Fellowes Mar 06, 2010

Julian Fellowes: Love walked In - Gershwin; Quando me n’vo - Puccini, La Boheme

Jasmine Guinness Feb 27, 2010

Jasmine Guinness: Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick-Ian Dury; You Can Get It -Jimmy Cliff

Eddie Edwards Feb 20, 2010

Eddie Edwards: Jump - Van Halen; I Believe I Can Fly - R Kelly

Johnny Dankworth Feb 13, 2010

Johnny Dankworth: More Than You Know-Benny Goodman; Tonight I Shall Sleep-Johnny Dankworth

Sarah Dunant Feb 06, 2010

Sarah Dunant:You Make Me Feel So Young-Frank Sinatra;Surge Illuminare Jerusalem-Palestrina

Val Doonican Jan 30, 2010

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

Robert Harris Jan 23, 2010

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

Anna Del Conte Jan 16, 2010

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

Joss Ackland Jan 09, 2010

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

Patricia Cornwell Jan 02, 2010

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

Bertie Ahern Dec 26, 2009

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

Juliette Lewis Dec 19, 2009

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

Reverend Billy Dec 12, 2009

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

Ranulph Fiennes Dec 05, 2009

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

Monty Don Nov 28, 2009

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

Shirley Williams Nov 21, 2009

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

Barbara Dickson Nov 14, 2009

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

Clarissa Dickson Wright Nov 07, 2009

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

Ozzy Osbourne Oct 31, 2009

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

Rankin Oct 24, 2009

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

Bruce McLean Oct 17, 2009

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

David McKee Oct 10, 2009

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

Rick Stein Oct 03, 2009

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

John Hegley Sep 26, 2009

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

Brian Keenan Sep 19, 2009

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

Rory McGrath Sep 12, 2009

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

Cherie Blair Sep 05, 2009

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

Peter Blake Aug 29, 2009

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

Vera Lynn Aug 22, 2009

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

Ossie Ardiles Aug 15, 2009

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

Michael Connelly Aug 08, 2009

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

Barb Jungr Aug 01, 2009

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

Andy Burnham Jul 25, 2009

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

Sarah Beeney Jul 18, 2009

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

Irvine Welsh Jul 11, 2009

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

Harlan Coben Jul 04, 2009

Harlan Coben: Jungleland - Bruce Springsteen; Seasons of Love - Rent

Mark Williams Jun 27, 2009

Mark Williams: When Did You Leave Heaven-Big Bill Broonzy; Pretty In Pink-Psychedelic Furs

Ernest Borgnine Jun 20, 2009

Ernest Borgnine: I Pagliacci - Beniamino Gigli; For Once in My Life - Stevie Wonder

Lindsay Wagner Jun 13, 2009

Lindsay Wagner: Mona Lisa - Nat 'King' Cole; Open to Oneness - Lindsay Wagner

Goldie Jun 06, 2009

Goldie: Logical Song – Supertramp; Minuano (Six Eight) - Pat Metheny

Kate Mosse May 30, 2009

Kate Mosse:These Boots Made For Walkin-Nancy Sinatra;La Chanson Vieux Amants-Jacques Brel

Mark Radcliffe May 23, 2009

Mark Radcliffe: Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams; Heroes - David Bowie

Clarke Peters May 16, 2009

Clarke Peters: Christmas Song - Nat King Cole; Rhapsody in Blue - George Gershwin

Omid Djalili May 09, 2009

Omid Djalili:Boulevard Broken Dreams-Cornbread Red;Ain't No Stoppin Us–McFadden&Whitehead

Simon Rouse May 02, 2009

Simon Rouse:Up, Up and Away - Johnny Mann Singers:All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix

Peter Purves Apr 25, 2009

Peter Purves:Over the Wings of a Dove - Kenneth Purves;You Took Advantage - Elaine Stritch

Peter O’Sullevan Apr 18, 2009

Peter O’Sullevan: Starlight - Hoagy Carmichael; White Christmas - Bing Crosby

Daniel O’Donnell Apr 11, 2009

Daniel O’Donnell: Panis Angelicus – Hymn; My Lovely Island Home - Daniel O’Donnell

Roberto Benigni Apr 04, 2009

Roberto Benigni: Casta Diva - Maria Callas; Azzurro - Adriano Celentino.

Jah Wobble Mar 28, 2009

Jah Wobble: Travelling People – The Dubliners; Requiem Mass - Jah Wobble

Lorna Luft Mar 21, 2009

Lorna Luft:I Left My Heart In San Fran.-Tony Bennett;I Want To Hold Your Hand-The Beatles

Heston Blumenthal Mar 14, 2009

Heston Blumenthal: My friend the Wind - Demis Roussos; Bobby Womack– Love has Finally Come

Richard Curtis Mar 07, 2009

Richard Curtis: White Christmas – Bing Crosby; Paul Simon - Some Folks’ Lives

Bruce Campbell Feb 28, 2009

Bruce Campbell: Theme from a Summer Place – Percy Faith; The Candyman – Sammy Davis Jnr

Rod Argent Feb 21, 2009

Rod Argent: Sophisticated Lady - Duke Ellington: Final Chorus, St Matthew Passion - Bach

John Thomson Feb 14, 2009

John Thomson: Rupert the Bear Theme - Jackie Lee; Life is Just a Game - Stanley Clarke

Gloria Hunniford Feb 07, 2009

Gloria Hunniford: A String of Pearls – Glenn Miller; Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison

Paul Anka Jan 31, 2009

Paul Anka: I’ve Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra; My Way – Frank Sinatra

Eroll Brown Jan 24, 2009

Eroll Brown: Endlessly - Brook Benton; You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate

Samantha Bond Jan 17, 2009

Samantha Bond: Do I Love You? - Ella Fitzgerald; The Very Thought of You – Nat King Cole

Ruth Jones Jan 10, 2009

Ruth Jones: Lily The Pink - The Scaffold; I Hope You Dance – Leanne Womack

George Pelecanos Jan 03, 2009

George Pelecanos: Got You Under My Skin– Sinatra;Little Child Running Wild-Curtis Mayfield

Brian Eno Dec 27, 2008

Brian Eno: Jerusalem - Rex Lawson; Peace Be Still - Rev James Cleveland & Angelic Choir

Mary Costa Dec 20, 2008

Mary Costa:Somewhere Over The Rainbow-Judy Garland;Let There Be Peace On Earth-Aled Jones

Jerry Springer Dec 13, 2008

Jerry Springer: Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page; Coat Of Many Colours - Dolly Parton

Julie Walters Dec 06, 2008

Julie Walters: Moonlight Sonata – Beethoven; My Funny Valentine – Cleo Laine

Jeaffrey Deaver Nov 29, 2008

Jeaffrey Deaver: Greensleeves – Ralph Vaughan Williams; Rhapsody in Blue - Marcus Roberts

Pam Ayres Nov 22, 2008

Pam Ayres:When The Guards Are On Parade - Leslie Sarony;Mars For Evermore - Johnny Collins

Andy Taylor Nov 15, 2008

Andy Taylor: Help - The Beatles; Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix

Raymond Blanc Nov 08, 2008

Raymond Blanc: La Vie en Rose - Edith Piaf; Spiegel Im Spiegel - Arvo Part

Roger Moore Nov 01, 2008

Roger Moore: Sobre Las Olas - Juventino Rosas; My Way - Frank Sinatra

Philip Glass Oct 25, 2008

Philip Glass: La Creation du Monde - Darius Milhaud; Wichita Vortex Sutra - Philip Glass

Thomas Keneally Oct 18, 2008

Thomas Keneally: Danny Boy - Hayley Westenra; Bailero - Kiri Te Kanawa

Twiggy Oct 11, 2008

Twiggy: The Laughing Policeman - Charles Penrose; Yesterday - The Beatles

Bear Grylls Oct 04, 2008

Bear Grylls: Circle of Life - Elton John; I'm a Believer - The Monkees

David Simon Sep 20, 2008

David Simon: Still a Fool - Muddy Waters; Tipitina - Professor Longhair

Eddie Marsan Sep 13, 2008

Eddie Marsan: Morning of My Life - John Holt; Feeling Good - Nina Simone

Anna Wing Sep 06, 2008

Anna Wing: All Things Bright & Beautiful; He Shall Feed His Flock - Handel

Carl Honore Aug 30, 2008

Carl Honore: Vesti La Giubba - Ruggero Leoncavallo; Helpless - Crosby Stills Nash and Young

Kelly Holmes Aug 23, 2008

Kelly Holmes: Brown Girl in the Ring - Boney M; I Believe - Yolanda Adams

Chaka Khan Aug 09, 2008

Chaka Khan: Two Grey Rooms - Joni Mitchell; I'm Every Woman - Chaka Khan

Louis De Bernières Jul 26, 2008

Louis de Bernières: Radetzky March – Strauss; Recuerdos de la Alhambra - Andres Segovia

Terry Wogan Jul 19, 2008

Terry Wogan: The Floral Dance - Peter Dawson; Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis Presley

Shami Chakrabarti Jul 12, 2008

Shami Chakrabarti: Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong; I Wish I Knew How - Nina Simone

Eddy Grant Jun 28, 2008

Eddy Grant: Never Be Anyone Else - Ricky Nelson; Gimme Hope Jo'anna - Eddy Grant

Mary Wilson Jun 14, 2008

Mary Wilson: I Wish You Love - Gloria Lynne; Here's To Life - Shirley Horne

Courtney Pine May 31, 2008

Courtney Pine: Eastern Standard Time - Don Drummond; Abolition Day – The Jazz Warriors

David Starkey May 17, 2008

David Starkey:Hallelujah Chorus/Messiah - Handel;Carlos&Rodriguez Duet/Don Carlos - Verdi

Jo Brand May 10, 2008

Jo Brand: Pearl Fishers Duet – Bizet; Temporary Beauty - Graham Parker

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