Inheritance Tracks

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Jim Al-Khalili Sep 19, 2026

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The Professor of Physics and broadcaster Jim Al-Khalili chooses two tracks that have inspired him.

A familiar voice on BBC Radio 4, with programmes such as The Life Scientific, Jim's musical choices begin with a track that takes him back to his teeange years in Iraq.

Inherited track: Father and Son by Cat Stevens Pass on: Lovin’ You by Minnie Riperton

Jim's book, On Time: The Physics That Makes the Universe Tick - is available now.

Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies

Sian Brooke Sep 12, 2026

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This edition of Inheritance Tracks are the choices of the actress Sian Brooke.

Sian features as one of the police officers in the Belfast based and BAFTA winning television drama, Blue Lights on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Inherited track: Dance Little Sister by Sananda Maitreya Pass on: Zorbing by Stornoway

Producer: Lowri Morgan

(picture credit:David Reiss)

Carlos Gu Sep 05, 2026

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Carlos was Karen Carney’s professional dancing partner on Strictly Come Dancing in 2025 and together they lifted the glitterball trophy.

On the eve of the new series he shares the music tracks that have inspired his dancing and moments in his life.

Inherited track: Barbra Streisand - The Way We Were Pass on: Judy Garland - Over The Rainbow

Producer: Jesse Edwards

Adrian Lester Jul 18, 2026

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The actor Adrian Lester has had hearts a flutter from Stratford-upon-Avon to London in his latest role as Cyrano De Bergerac.

The Birmingham born Hustle star's first experience of performing was in the choir at St Chad's Cathedral, before going onto win the Laurence-Olivier-Award for 'Best Actor in a Musical', for his performance in Stephen Sondheim's musical 'Company'.

So with singing in his blood we decided to ask what his Inheritance Tracks would be...

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Anna Bailey

Inherited: Redemption Song by Bob Marley Passing on: Proud to be a Dread by Des'ree

Nisha Katona Jul 11, 2026

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TV personality, chef and restaurateur behind Mowgli Street Food restaurants on the tracks that have shaped her.

Inherited: ABBA - The Day Before You Came Pass on: Leonard Cohen - Dance With Me to the End of Love

Producer: Lowri Morgan Researcher: Jesse Edwards

Clare Grogan Jul 04, 2026

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The Singer-Songwriter on the tracks that have inspired her work and life.

Inherited: Tracks of My Tears by Smokey Robinson Pass on: Sara by Fleetwood Mac

Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies

Mark Billingham Jun 27, 2026

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The best selling crime author on the tracks that have inspired him.

Inherited: Have Mercy on the Criminal by Elton John Pass on: He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones

Lorraine Kelly Jun 20, 2026

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The Inheritance Tracks are the choice of the much-loved broadcaster Lorraine Kelly as featured in BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live on 20 June 2026.

Inherited: Jupiter from The Planet Suite by Holst Pass on: Starman by David Bowie

Producer: Anna Bailey

(Picture credit: Nicky Johnston)

Nat Sciver-Brunt Jun 13, 2026

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Nat Sciver-Brunt is the captain of England's Women Cricket Team and one of the world’s leading all-round cricketers

In June 2026, Nat is presently engaged in trying to lead the side to triumph in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

With proven leadership at the highest level, she’s found the time to share with us her Inheritance Tracks.

Inherited: Robbie Williams - Angels Pass On: Extreme - More Than Words

Russell T Davies Jun 06, 2026

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The screenwriter and television producer Russell T Davies.

From being best known to being the show-runner for the reboot of Dr Who, he’s looked at life in London during the 1980s with the series It’s A Sin and his latest TV drama is set in contemporary Manchester.

His Inheritance Tracks are inspired by his family and a lost loved one.

Inherited: Oh What A Beautiful Morning by Howard Keel Pass On: Americano by Lady GaGa

Producer: Anna Bailey

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