Inheritance Tracks

Episodes

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Adam Ant2015032220160903 (BBC7)
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Singer Adam Ant chooses I Survived by Adam Faith and Get It On by Marc Bolan.
Adam Henson2018111720181118 (BBC7)Farmer and Countryfile presenter Adam Henson chooses Golden Brown by The Stranglers and Life on Mars by David Bowie.

Adam also remembers his father Joe Henson, a farmer and TV presenter, who worked with the likes of Johnny Morris; and his grandfather, Leslie Henson, an entertainer, who knew Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2018.

Adam Henson2024012820240129 (BBC7)BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson, chooses tracks by the Stranglers and David Bowie.
Adam Hills2024050520240506 (BBC7)Australian comedian and presenter Adam Hills chooses songs by Roy Orbison and Elbow.
Adam Kay2024092220240923 (BBC7)Former doctor turned author Adam Kay chooses tracks by Schubert and Sondheim.

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Ade Adepitan2025092820250929 (BBC7)

Paralympian Ade Adepitan with tracks by Bob Marley and Sounds of Blackness.

Celebrating the music that special guests cherish and would like to bestow to the future

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Ade Edmondson2016101520161016 (BBC7)
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Actor Ade Edmondson picks tracks by Flanders & Swann and the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band.

The actor picks Flanders & Swann's 'A Song of the Weather'.

Adrian Chiles2025010520250106 (BBC7)Broadcaster Adrian Chiles chooses Stan Kenton and Mose Allison

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Adrian Dunbar2019052520190526 (BBC7)
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Actor Adrian Dunbar chooses Hear My Song Violetta and A Hard Day's Night.
Aggie Mackenzie20161204Clean Queen Aggie MacKenzie with Andy Stewart's 'Donald Where's Your Troosers?'.
Ainsley Harriott2020032820200329 (BBC7)
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Chef Ainsley Harriott chooses songs by the Mills Brothers and Nina Simone.
Akram Khan2018120120210829 (BBC7)
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The dancer picks 'Mera Joota Hai Japani' by Mukesh and 'Spiegel Im Spiegel' by Arvo P\u00e4rt.
Al Murray2019090720190908 (BBC7)
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Comedian Al Murray chooses The Beatles' Come Together and Follow You Follow Me by Genesis.
Alan Carr2017021120170212 (BBC7)
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Comedian and TV presenter Alan Carr chooses 'Chain of Fools' by Aretha Franklin.
Alan Davies2017012220190909 (BBC7)
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Alan Davies chooses Topol singing 'If I Were A Rich Man'.
Alan Fletcher2023120320231204 (BBC7)Iconic Neighbours actor Alan Fletcher with tracks by Canned Heat and Jason Isbell.
Alan Partridge2017073020190318 (BBC7)
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Aha! The broadcasting legend chooses the theme from 'Grandstand' by Keith Mansfield.
Alex Horne2024051920240520 (BBC7)Musical comedian Alex Horne chooses tracks by Status Quo and David Sanborn.
Alex James2025030220250303 (BBC7)Good King Wenceslas' sung by the Choir of King's College and 'Rasputin' by Boney M.

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Alex Jennings2015083020220424 (BBC7)Actor Alex Jennings chooses 'Bring me Sunshine' by Morecambe and Wise.
Alex Jones2023070920230710 (BBC7)The One Show's Alex Jones, chooses songs by Elton John and Jason Mraz.
Alex Polizzi2015080820150809 (BBC7)
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Hotelier and TV presenter Alex Polizzi chooses 'Brindisi' from La Traviata.
Alexander Armstrong2024112420241125 (BBC7)Alexander Armstrong chooses tracks by The Wombles and Madness.

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Alexander Mccall Smith2015082920150830 (BBC7)
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The author chooses a Vera Lynn classic and 'Soave sia il vento' from Cosi Fan Tutte.
Alexandra Shulman20161225Vogue's editor Alexandra Shulman chooses 'Ladies who Lunch' by Elaine Stritch.
Alice Cooper2021060720230911 (BBC7)Singer-songwriter Alice Cooper chooses songs by The Yardbirds and Thunderclap Newman.
Alice Oseman2023100820231009 (BBC7)Author Alice Oseman selects tracks by Fleetwood Mac and Babadoobe.
Alison Balsom20221010JS Bach's 'Brandenburg Concerto No. 5' and 'Con Alma' by Dizzy Gillespie.
Alison Goldfrapp2016011020210208 (BBC7)
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Singer Alison Goldfrapp chooses songs by Carl Orff and by Minnie Riperton.
Alistair Mcgowan2019051820190519 (BBC7)
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The impressionist and actor chooses two of his favourite pieces of music.
Amanda Abbington2016082120220417 (BBC7)
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The Sherlock actor picks tracks by The Beatles and Joan as Police Woman.
Amanda Holden2016103020190708 (BBC7)
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Actress, singer and presenter Amanda Holden chooses Meat Loaf's 'Dead Ringer for Love'.
Amy Williams2016073120190617 (BBC7)Winter Olympics gold medal winner Amy Williams chooses Pachelbel's 'Canon in D'.
Andre Rieu2020011820200119 (BBC7)The violinist and conductor chooses 'Sph\u00e4renkl\u00e4nge' and 'What A Wonderful World'.
Andrea Levy2011041020140626 (BBC7)
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The author selects tracks by Perry Como and Lord Kitchener.
Andrew Garfield2022050920220627 (BBC7)Actor Andrew Garfield chooses 'Just A Gigolo' by Louis Prima and 'Vincent' by Don McLean.
Andrew O'hagan20210307This Is My Life' by Shirley Bassey and 'Falling And Laughing' by Orange Juice.
Andrew Roachford2023043020230501 (BBC7)The singer picks 'Let's Stay Together' by Al Green and 'Move On Up' by Curtis Mayfield.
Andy Hamilton2021092720240220 (BBC7)Comedian Andy Hamilton with tracks by Perry Como and by Buddy Holly.

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

Andy Summers20220228Manha de Carnaval' by Luiz Bonfa and 'West Coast Blues' by Wes Montgomery.
Angela Hartnett2024063020240701 (BBC7)Chef Angela Hartnett chooses tracks from Tina Turner and Luciano Pavarotti.
Angelique Kidjo2019091420190915 (BBC7)Angelique Kidjo chooses 'Quimbara' by Celia Cruz and 'Fire on the Mountain' by Asa.
Anita Dobson2015111520160320 (BBC7)
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The actress chooses tracks by Billy Eckstine and Frank Sinatra.
Anita Rani20210906Kiya Hai Pyar' by Jagjit and Chitra Singh and 'Incredible' by M-Beat and General Levy.
Ann Cleeves2021102520240408 (BBC7)Crime writer Ann Cleeves chooses a track from South Pacific and Farewell to Stromness.

Writer Ann Cleeves chooses track performed by Ezio Pinza and Peter Maxwell Davies.

Anna Friel20210308The actress chooses 'Weird Fishes/Arpeggi' by Radiohead, and 'Heart On Ice' Desi Friel.
Anne Lady Glenconner20220103The Peeress chooses 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes' by The Platters and Edward Elgar's 'Nimrod
Anne Marie Duff2017032620220206 (BBC7)
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Actress Anne-Marie Duff chooses 'Distant Drums' by Jim Reeves.
Anneka Rice2023052820230529 (BBC7)Anneka chooses 'There But For Fortune' by Joan Baez and 'Feeling Good' by Nina Simone.
Annie Lennox2011040220110403 (BBC7)
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Annie Lennox with Waterloo Sunset by the Kinks and A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum
Annie Macmanus2023091020230911 (BBC7)DJ and author Annie Macmanus picks tracks by The Pogues and Sampha.
Annie Nightingale Cbe20220411DJ Annie Nightingale CBE chooses Many A New Day and Three Little Birds by Bob Marley.
Anoushka Shankar2017082720190729 (BBC7)Sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar selects two pieces by her musician father Ravi.
Anthea Turner2017102120171022 (BBC7)TV presenter Anthea Turner chose 'A Windmill in Old Amsterdam' and 'Fields of Gold'.
Anthony Head2018033120180401 (BBC7)
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Actor Anthony Head choses tracks by Samuel Barber and Stephen Allen Davis.
Anthony Horowitz2017082620170827 (BBC7)
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Writer Anthony Horowitz inherits a song by Wings and passes on another by Liza Minnelli.
Anya Hindmarch20210705Designer Anya Hindmarch chooses her Inheritance Tracks.
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell20210809Chopin's 'Nocturne No. 1 in b-flat minor' and Michael Tippett's 'A Child of Our Time'.
Arlene Phillips20171231Arlene Phillips chooses 'I'm Still Standing' by Elton John and 'Starlight Express'.
Armistead Maupin2019111620191117 (BBC7)
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Armistead Maupin selects tracks sung by Ella Fitzgerald and the Pet Shop Boys.

Author Armistead Maupin selects a Cole Porter song and Being Boring by Pet Shop Boys.

Barry Humphries2015060620150607 (BBC7)
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Barry Humphries inherits 'Oh Mona' by Nat Gonella, and passes 'Love Song' by Josef Suk.
Bear Grylls2015072520150726 (BBC7)
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Adventurer Bear Grylls inherits 'The Circle of Life' by Elton John.
Ben Bailey Smith2023081320230814 (BBC7)Actor, comic and rapper, aka Doc Brown, shares tracks by The Gladiators and Lauryn Hill.
Ben Cohen2017010720170108 (BBC7)Former rugby union star Ben Cohen shares 'The Power of Love' by Jennifer Rush.
Ben Elton2016032620160327 (BBC7)
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Ben Elton with tracks by Marlene Dietrich and Queen.
Ben Fogle2017011420170115 (BBC7)
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Adventurer Ben Fogle chooses 'Flash Bang Wallop' sung by Tommy Steele.
Ben Okri2018080420180805 (BBC7)
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The poet and novelist Ben Okri chooses music from Otis Redding and Scenes From Nigeria.
Benedict Allen2015091220150913 (BBC7)
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The writer and adventurer chooses the theme to The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe.
Benjamin Zephaniah2015032220150323 (BBC7)
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The writer, poet and musician chooses Bob and Marcia's Young, Gifted and Black.
Benny Andersson2018010620180107 (BBC7)
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ABBA's Benny Andersson selects 'Rattvikarnas Ganglat' and 'Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix'.
Bernard Cornwell2020121420240506 (BBC7)'Down To The River To Pray by' Alison Krauss and Voces8 performing Faure's 'Pie Jesu'

Author Bernard Cornwell chooses tracks by Alison Krauss and Voces8.

Bernardine Evaristo20211129Author Bernadine Evaristo chooses Mona Lisa by Nat King Cole.
Beverley Knight2015080720150808 (BBC7)
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The singer chooses 'Touch the Hem of His Garment' and 'A Change Gonna Come' by Sam Cooke.
Bianca Jagger2017071520170716 (BBC7)Campaigner Bianca Jagger inherits 'Casta Diva' sung by Maria Callas.
Biddy Baxter2016011620160117 (BBC7)
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Blue Peter editor Biddy Baxter chooses Paul Robeson and Mozart.
Bill Bailey2017020420170205 (BBC7)
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Comedian Bill Bailey chooses tracks by Perry Como and Talking Heads.

Comedian Bill Bailey chooses 'Magic Moments' by Perry Como.

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Bill Nighy2015091920150920 (BBC7)
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Bill Nighy chooses tracks by Bing Crosby & Frank Sinatra and Bob Dylan.

Bill Nighy chooses 'Well Did You Evah' by Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra.

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Bill Turnbull20170319TV's Bill Turnbull chooses Gilbert & Sullivan's 'Three Little Maids'.
Billy Idol20221128Singer songwriter Billy Idol chooses tracks by Tex Ritter and Marc Bolan.
Billy Ocean2016091020160911 (BBC7)
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Soul singer Billy Ocean chooses tracks by Bob Marley & The Wailers, and Sam Cooke.
Blake Harrison2023040220230403 (BBC7)Sweet Child o' Mine by Guns N' Roses and Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen by Baz Luhrman
Bob Harris2016011720190501 (BBC7)
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Broadcaster Bob Harris chooses 'Land of My Fathers' and 'Stand By Me'.
Bobby Gillespie20211206The Band Played Waltzing Matilda' by June Tabor and 'Joe Hill' by The Dubliners.
Bonnie Tyler2016071020220123 (BBC7)
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Singer Bonnie Tyler chooses 'A Hard Day's Night' by the Beatles.
Bradley Walsh2016031920160320 (BBC7)
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Actor and presenter Bradley Walsh chooses 'Stranger in Paradise' by Tony Bennett.
Brendan Gleeson2017101420171015 (BBC7)Brendan Gleeson inherits 'Teddy Bear's Picnic' and would like to pass on 'Sweet Thames'.
Brian Conley2019030220190303 (BBC7)
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Comedian Brian Conley chooses tracks by Elvis Presley and Frankie Valli.
Brian Cox2020030720200308 (BBC7)The actor chooses 'Sonny Boy' by Al Jolson and 'God Only Knows' by The Beach Boys.
Brian Eno2019010520190106 (BBC7)
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Brian Eno chooses tracks from Rex Lawson and Rev James Cleveland and the Angelic Choir.

Brian Eno chooses a player piano version of Jerusalem and a gospel song, Peace Be Still.

Brian Eno chooses Jerusalem and Peace Be Still.

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Brian Johnson2023020520230206 (BBC7)The singer Brian Johnson chooses tracks by The Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Nazareth.
Bridget Christie2015091320190504 (BBC7)
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The comedian chooses 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain' by Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Brindley Sherratt20220718Singer Brindley Sherratt chooses Beethoven's Fidelio and The Carpenters.
Bruce Dickinson2018070720180708 (BBC7)
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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson chooses music by Deep Purple and Arthur Brown.

The Iron Maiden singer, pilot and fencer chooses music by Deep Purple and Arthur Brown.

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Bruce Forsyth2016021320160214 (BBC7)Entertainer Bruce Forsyth chooses 'When You Wish Upon a Star' by Jiminy Cricket.
Bryn Terfel2019072720190728 (BBC7)Singer Bryn Terfel chooses the Welsh National Anthem.
Caitlin Moran2021091320231212 (BBC7)Writer Caitlin Moran chooses tracks by Glynis Johns and Utah Saints.

Writer Caitlin Moran chooses a song from Mary Poppins and 'Something Good' by Utah Saints.

Candice Brathwaite2024110320241104 (BBC7)Author Candice Brathwaite chooses tracks featuring John Holt and Vivaldi.

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Carl Honore2017121620171217 (BBC7)Carl Honore chooses 'Vesti La Giubba' and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young's 'Helpless'.
Carlo Rovelli2023050720230508 (BBC7)The physicist chooses Nothing Shines Unless It Burns and Fratres by Arvo P\u00e4rt.
Carlos Acosta2016051420160515 (BBC7)
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Cuban ballet dancer Carlos Acosta chooses NG La Banda's 'Echale Limon'.
Carly Simon2016010320201025 (BBC7)
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Singer-songwriter Carly Simon chooses 'Something Wonderful' from The King and I.
Carol Kirkwood20220919The weather presenter chooses Surfin' USA and Love Will Keep Us Alive by The Eagles.
Caroline Hirons2023021220230213 (BBC7)The skincare supremo chooses : On Her Majesty's Secret Service and Travelin' Soldier.
Caroline Quentin2015042520150426 (BBC7)
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The actress Caroline Quentin inherits a Chopin ballet and passes on a movie theme tune.
Carrie Hope Fletcher2025051820250519 (BBC7)Performer Carrie Hope Fletcher with tracks by Nerina Pallo and Toploader

Carrie Hope Fletcher chooses tracks by Nerina Pallo and Toploader

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Celia Imrie2024111720241118 (BBC7)Actor Celia Imrie shares tracks by Jeff Beck and Jean-Louis Aubert.

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Cerys Matthews2015040520160828 (BBC7)
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The singer chooses Snooks Eaglin's 'I'm a Country Boy' and Hozier's 'Take Me to Church'.
Charles Collingwood2025062920250630 (BBC7)

Actor Charles Collingwood chooses tracks by Frank Sinatra and Neil Sedaka.

Archers actor Charles Collingwood chooses ‘My Blue Heaven' by Frank Sinatra and ‘The Hungry Years' by Neil Sedaka.

The Canadian born actor Charles Collingwood has, since 1975, been defined by his role as Brian Aldridge, the upper-class charmer in The Archers.

Over the last fifty years - Brian's had affairs, illegitimate children and ventures into the sausage business. But in real life Charles is very happily married to Judy Bennett, who played Shula in the show.

Away from Ambridge he's appeared on TV in Morse and Midsomer Murders, Roger Roger and Noel Edmonds' Telly Addicts.

With that resonant, slightly gravelly and textured voice of his, Charles Collingwood shares his Inheritance Tracks.

Inherited: My Blue Heaven by Frank Sinatra

Passes on: The Hungry Years by Neil Sedaka

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Anna Bailey

Archers actor Charles Collingwood chooses 'My Blue Heaven' and 'The Hungry Years

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Charlie Higson2015041820150419 (BBC7)
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The comedian chooses tracks by the Velvet Underground and Randy Newman.
Chris And Rosie Ramsey2024122920241230 (BBC7)Chris and Rosie Ramsey choose The Boo Radleys, Deacon Blue and Celine Dion.

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Chris And Xand Van Tulleken2026011120260112 (BBC7)

Chris and Xand van Tulleken with tracks by Guns N' Roses and Rupert Holmes.

u2018Sabre Dance', 'Welcome To The Jungle' and 'Escape (The Pi\u00f1a Colada Song)

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Chris Difford2018082520201231 (BBC7)
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The founding member of Squeeze, chooses music by The Who and Carole King.
Chris Froome2014071920140720 (BBC7)
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Chris Froome picks music from the Beatles and Johnny Clegg.
Chris Hadfield2014100820141009 (BBC7)
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The astronaut inherits 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone', and passes on 'The Story'.
Chris Hadfield20160204Astronaut Chris Hadfield inherits 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone'.
Chris Robshaw2023041620230417 (BBC7)Former Rugby Union captain Chris Robshaw, chooses tracks by Simply Red and Rihanna.
Christina Trevanion2025052520250526 (BBC7)Jewellery expert Christina Trevaniont chooses tracks by John Rutter and Embrace.

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Claire Foy2026041220260413 (BBC7)

Claire Foy is an actor who's enjoyed great success playing two queens, one of whom enjoyed a significantly longer reign than the other, as Anne Boleyn and Queen Elizabeth II.

And stars in the film adaptation of Helen Macdonald's memoir, H is for Hawk.

Inherited: When You Were Sweet 16 by Perry Como

Passing on: Blóðberg by Sigur Rós

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Anna Bailey

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2026.

Actor Claire Foy chooses Perry Como and Sigur R\u00f3s.

Actor Claire Foy chooses ‘When You Were Sweet 16' by Perry Como and ‘Blóðberg' by Sigur Rós.

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Clara Amfo2020032320231010 (BBC7)DJ Clara Amfo picks tracks by N.E.R.D and Lauryn Hill.
Clare Balding2026010420260105 (BBC7)

Presenter and author Clare Balding, chooses tracks by Neil Diamond and Billy Joel.

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Claudia Winkelman2015081220150813 (BBC7)
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Broadcaster Claudia Winkleman chooses the theme from the film ET and 'As' by Stevie Wonder
Claudia Winkleman Mbe2015081220250621 (BBC7)
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Strictly's Claudia Winkleman chooses the ET film theme and a track by Stevie Wonder

Broadcaster Claudia Winkleman chooses the theme from the film ET and 'As' by Stevie Wonder

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Clemency Burton-hill20220328Willow Weep For Me' by Ella Fitzgerald and 'Spring 3' by Max Richter
Cliff Richard2015110720151108 (BBC7)
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The 'Peter Pan of Pop' chooses tracks by Jack Payne and His Orchestra and one by himself.

The 'Peter Pan of Pop' chooses 'Chewing A Piece of Straw' by Jack Payne and His Orchestra.

Clive Myrie20220404Clive Myrie selects Welcome to My World by Jim Reeves and So What by Miles Davis.
Colin Jackson2016100120161002 (BBC7)Former hurdler Colin Jackson chooses 'It's Now or Never' by Elvis Presley.
Colin Rowe20110424The actor selects 'Two Little Boys' by Rolf Harris and 'Somewhere' by Tom Waits.
Colm Toibin2011040920110410 (BBC7)
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The writer selects tracks by Joan Sutherland and Bob Dylan.

Writer Colm Toibin selects tracks by Joan Sutherland and Bob Dylan.

Corey Taylor2020031620240227 (BBC7)Corey Taylor chooses Burning Love by Elvis Presley and Safe European Home by The Clash.

Corey Taylor chooses tracks by Elvis Presley and by The Clash.

Corinne Bailey Rae2017042920170430 (BBC7)
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The singer-songwriter chooses 'Me and Mrs Jones' and 'There's More to Life Than This'.
Craig Charles2021051720231211 (BBC7)Poet, actor and DJ Craig Charles chooses songs by Billie Holiday and Wilson Pickett.

Poet, actor and DJ Craig Charles chooses songs from Billie Holiday and Wilson Pickett.

Craig Revel Horwood20220523Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood chooses tracks by Slim Dusty and Queen.
Curtis Stigers2018122220181223 (BBC7)
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Curtis Stigers chooses Steely Dan and Jason Isbell.
Cyndi Lauper2015101020151011 (BBC7)
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Singer Cyndi Lauper chooses her favourite tracks.
Cyrille Regis2016041720160416 (BBC7)Footballer Cyrille Regis chooses 'Distant Drums' by Jim Reeves.
Dame Jenni Murray2019011220190113 (BBC7)
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The song choices of Dame Jenni Murray.
Dame Joanna Lumley2025120720251208 (BBC7)

Joanna Lumley selects tracks by Glenn Miller and Miriam Makeba.

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Dame Kiri Te Kanawa2015100420210307 (BBC7)
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Singer Kiri Te Kanawa chooses 'O Mio Babbino Caro' by Puccini.
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas2020041120200412 (BBC7)
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Kristin Scott Thomas with tracks by Nancy Sinatra and Gustav Holst.
Dame Stephanie Shirley20220801Computer pioneer Dame Stephanie Shirley chooses tracks by Carl Davis and J S Bach.
Dan Brown2025110920251110 (BBC7)

Internationally-acclaimed author Dan Brown chooses tracks by Miguel R\u00edos and Edvard Grieg.

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Dan Gillespie Sells20220627The Feeling frontman chooses Talking Heads and Together Again by Janet Jackson.
Dan Pearson20170910The garden designer selects tracks by Joni Mitchell and Joan As Policewoman.
Dan Snow2020011120200112 (BBC7)
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Historian Dan Snow chooses Slide Away by Oasis and Mr Brightside by The Killers.
Dan Walker20221220Dan Walker chooses the 'Grandstand' theme tune and 'Heartache Tonight' by the Eagles.
Danielle De Niese2016100920190715 (BBC7)Lyric soprano Danielle de Niese chooses Barbra Streisand's 'Evergreen'.
Danny Robins20240810Writer Danny Robbins with tracks by Christy Moore and Guns N' Roses.
Danny Wallace2019112320191124 (BBC7)Danny Wallace chooses Sunshine on Leith by The Proclaimers and Live Forever by Oasis.
Darcey Bussell20210726The ballerina chooses 'Dancing Queen' by Abba and Prokofiev's Adagio from 'Cinderella'.
Dave Gorman2019033020230327 (BBC7)Comedian Dave Gorman picks two significant tracks.
Dave Mustaine2023100120231002 (BBC7)Guitarist Dave Mustaine chooses songs by Chuck Berry and Mott the Hoople.
Dave Stewart2020110220201103 (BBC7)
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Musician and songwriter Dave Stewart chooses Bob Dylan and Stewart Lindsey.
David And Carrie Grant2024100620241007 (BBC7)The musical couple choose Andy Williams, Bob Marley & The Wailers and Roberta Flack.

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David Gower2019082420190825 (BBC7)Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony, fourth movement and 'Candle in the Wind' by Elton John.
David Harewood2023030520230306 (BBC7)The actor chooses Ken Boothe's 'Everything I Own' and Stevie Wonder 'Living for the City'.
David Rodigan2017052020170521 (BBC7)
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DJ David Rodigan chooses songs by Dusty Springfield and Bob Andy.
David Thewlis20211004Actor David Thewlis chooses Don McClean's Vincent and 11.59 by Blondie.
David Troughton2016111920161120 (BBC7)
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Actor David Troughton selects 'Nimrod' from Elgar's 'Enigma Variations'.
Davina Mccall2025113020251201 (BBC7)

TV presenter Davina McCall chooses tracks by Donna Summer and Dan Snaith's Caribou.

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Dawn O'porter2018012720180128 (BBC7)Writer Dawn O'Porter chooses 'Speed of the Sound of Loneliness' and 'Born to Run'.
Debbie Wiseman2018050520180506 (BBC7)
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Composer Debbie Wiseman chooses music by The New Seekers and Chopin.
Deborah Meaden20210628Dragon's Den Deborah Meaden chooses tracks by The Temptations and Marvin Gaye.
Deborah Moggach20210920Novelist Deborah Moggach chooses Ella Fitzgerald and Dory Previn.
Dennis Quaid20170820The actor chooses tracks by Van Morrison and Anonymous.
Desmond Morris2015103120151227 (BBC7)
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Zoologist and broadcaster Desmond Morris chooses 'Alexander's Ragtime Band'.
Dickie Bird2016010220160103 (BBC7)
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Cricket umpire Dickie Bird chooses Nat King Cole's 'When I Fall in Love'.
Dj Spoony2025040620250407 (BBC7)BBC Radio 2 presenter DJ Spoony chooses tracks by John Holt and Roy Davis Jr.

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Don Black2021020720240311 (BBC7)Lyricist Don Black chooses Besame Mucho by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme.

Lyricist Don Black chooses tracks by Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme and by Fred Astaire.

Don Letts2017100720171008 (BBC7)
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DJ and film-maker Don Letts chooses Augustus Pablo's 'King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown'.
Don Mclean2016060420160605 (BBC7)
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Singer Don McLean chooses tracks by Bing Crosby and Elvis Presley.

The singer chooses 'White Christmas' by Bing Crosby and 'Don't Be Cruel' by Elvis Presley.

Donna Leon2017081920170820 (BBC7)
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Crime novelist Donna Leon chooses music by Handel and Cecilia Bartoli.
Donna Leon20220516Donna Leon chooses Handel's 'O Thou That Tellest' and 'As With Rosy Steps The Morn
Doon Mackichan2019102620191027 (BBC7)Comedian and actress Doon Mackichan chooses songs by Giuseppe Verdi and Led Zeppelin.
Douglas Stuart2023071620230717 (BBC7)Author Douglas Stuart chooses 'Pink Moon' by Nick Drake and 'Sunny' by Bobby Hebb.
Dr Alex George2023073020230731 (BBC7)Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr Alex George chooses songs by Elton John and Ben Howard.
Duff Mckagan2020032120230725 (BBC7)Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan chooses tracks by The James Gang and The Stooges.
Duncan Lamont20170402Saxophonist Duncan Lamont choses Elise Carlisle's 'My Kid's A Crooner'.
Ed Balls2020111620240101 (BBC7)Ex-politician Ed Balls chooses tracks by George Frideric Handel and Peter Seeger.

Former politician Ed Balls chooses 'Dopo notte, atra e funesta' from Handel's Ariodante.

Ed Gamble2024092920240930 (BBC7)
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Comedian Ed Gamble chooses tracks by David Bowie and Black Sabbath.

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Eddie Edwards2015080620150807 (BBC7)Ski jumper Eddie Edwards chooses 'Jump' by Van Halen, and 'I Believe I Can Fly' by R Kelly
Edith Bowman2016043020160501 (BBC7)
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Presenter Edith Bowman chooses tracks by The Beatles and The National.

Radio DJ and TV presenter Edith Bowman chooses 'Blackbird' by The Beatles.

Eliza Carthy2023031920230320 (BBC7)The folk musician chooses 'Good Morning Mr Walker' and 'Killer Queen' by Queen.
Elizabeth Day2023061120230612 (BBC7)Writer and 'How to Fail' podcaster, Elizabeth Day, chooses songs by Abba and Andra Day.
Elkie Brooks2017090920170910 (BBC7)
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The 'Pearls' singer inherits a track by Percy Sledge and passes on one by Billie Holiday.
Ellie Taylor2025012620250127 (BBC7)Comedian Ellie Taylor chooses tracks by Billy Joel and The Waifs.

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Emeli Sande2020022420230502 (BBC7)Three Little Birds by Bob Marley and Elgar's Cello Concerto played by Jacqueline Du Pre.
Emilia Clarke2016042320160424 (BBC7)
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Actress Emilia Clarke chooses 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' by The Beatles.
Emily Watson2026031520260316 (BBC7)

Actor Emily Watson chooses tracks by Puccini and The Specials.

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Emma Barnett20211011Woman's Hour presenter Emma Barnett chooses 'Cheek to Cheek' performed by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong as her inheritance track. It brings back happy memories of dancing with her grandparents and her amazing 'fairy godmother.

The track she'd pass on to her son is 'The Time is Now' by Moloko, from their 2000 album 'Things to Make and Do.' Emma says it inspires her to seize the moment and live for now.

Woman's Hour presenter Emma Barnett chooses Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong and Moloko.

Emma Bridgewater20170101Ceramics designer Emma Bridgewater with Francoise Hardy's 'Le Premier Bonheur du Jour'.
Emma Thompson2016020720170617 (BBC7)
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Emma chooses 'Unsquare Dance' by Dave Brubeck and 'Te Recuerdo Amanda' by Victor Jara.
Engelbert Humperdinck2017092320170924 (BBC7)Singer Engelbert Humperdinck chooses 'Harbour Lights' by The Platters.
Enya2016111320220320 (BBC7)Enya chooses Claude Debussy's 'Nocturnes: Nuages' and her own composition 'Orinoco Flow'.
Eoin Colfer20170423The children's author inherits a Status Quo track and wants to pass on U2.
Eoin Colfer2020020120200202 (BBC7)The Irish author chooses 'Whatever You Want' by Status Quo and 'All I Want Is You' by U2.
Eric Idle2019012620190127 (BBC7)
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Eric Idle chooses a Beatles song and a well-known Python anthem.
Esther Rantzen20170701Esther Rantzen inherits a 1935 Noel Coward song.
Eve Myles2025033020250331 (BBC7)Welsh actor Eve Myles picks tracks by Elkie Brooks and Amy Wadge.

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Fatboy Slim2015041220210214 (BBC7)The DJ and musician chooses tracks by the Beatles and Tears for Fears.
Fay Ripley2020110920230717 (BBC7)Fay Ripley chooses a Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland duet and a song with Nick Mulvey.
Feargal Sharkey2018030320180304 (BBC7)
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The Undertones frontman chooses tracks by by Buddy Holly and Hardfloor.
Fearne Cotton2017050620170507 (BBC7)
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DJ and presenter Fearne Cotton inherits 'Good Times, Bad Times' by Led Zeppelin.
Fearne Cotton2025061420250831 (BBC7)
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Broadcaster Fearne Cotton selects tracks by Fleetwood Mac and Ludovico Einaudi.

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Fearne Cotton2025083120250901 (BBC7)

Broadcaster Fearne Cotton selects tracks by Fleetwood Mac and Ludovico Einaudi.

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Felicity Jones2025041320250414 (BBC7)
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Actor Felicity Jones chooses tracks by Joan Armatrading and Toots and The Maytals.

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Fergal Keane2017110420171105 (BBC7)
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Fergal Keane chooses 'The Parting Glass' and 'Scatterlings of Africa'.

Fergal Keane chooses tracks by The Voice Squad and by Johnny Clegg and Juluka.

Fiona Shaw2018062320180624 (BBC7)
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The actress chooses Cat Stevens and a chorus from Francis Poulenc.
Frances De La Tour2015092720190720 (BBC7)
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Actress Frances de La Tour chooses 'La Mer' by Charles Trenet.

Actress Frances de La Tour chooses tracks by Charles Trenet and Johnny Mercer.

Frances Ruffelle2016050820180421 (BBC7)
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Singer Frances Ruffelle chooses All Your Pals May Leave You and Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien.
Francis Rossi2019070620190707 (BBC7)Francis Rossi chooses The Everly Brothers, and In the Army Now by Bolland and Bolland.
Frank Skinner2020022220200223 (BBC7)
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Frank Skinner selects tracks by Dean Martin and George Formby.
Frankie Bridge2021092820211002 (BBC7)
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The Saturdays singer selects Marvin Gaye's 'I Heard it Through the Grapevine'.
Frederick Forsyth2016081320160814 (BBC7)
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Novelist Frederick Forsyth chooses 'Ol' Man River' sung by Paul Robeson.
Gabby Logan20221206TV presenter Gabby Logan chooses tracks Reach Out I'll Be There and One Day Like This.
Gabriela Montero2016121820190624 (BBC7)Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero chooses Robert Schumann's 'Fantasie'.
Gabrielle2021050320240219 (BBC7)Singer Gabrielle chooses tracks by Tina Turner, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton
Gail Porter2018052620180527 (BBC7)
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TV presenter Gail Porter chooses tracks by Pink Floyd and Prince.
Gareth Malone2015051620150517 (BBC7)
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Gareth Malone selects tracks by George Butterworth and Nancy Kerr.
Gary Wilmot20220620Actor Gary Wilmot chooses Mack the Knife and Summer Breeze.
Gaz Coombes20230822Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes picks songs by Fire and Patti Smith.
Geoff Norcott2023111920231120 (BBC7)Comedian Geoff Norcott chooses numbers by The Small Faces and U2.
George Rr Martin2019092820190929 (BBC7)George RR Martin chooses The Wayward Wind by Gogi Grant and Ripple by The Grateful Dead.
George Takei2023032620230327 (BBC7)Actor George Takei chooses 'Mona Lisa' by Nat King Cole and 'Don't Fence Me In
George The Poet2021082320210824 (BBC7)The poet and podcaster chooses 'And the Beat Goes On' and 'Collateral Damage'.
George Webster2023052120230522 (BBC7)TV presenter George Webster chooses 'I Feel' by Teddy Thompson and 'Any Dream Will Do
Georgia Mann2025053120250810 (BBC7)
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Georgia Mann chooses tracks by Gabriel Faure and Bonnie Tyler.

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Georgia Mann2025081020250811 (BBC7)

Georgia Mann chooses tracks by Gabriel Faure and Bonnie Tyler.

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Giles Andreae2016102920161030 (BBC7)Giles Andreae, chooses the theme from 'Camelot' and 'Anthem' by Leonard Cohen.
Gina Mckee2025060820250609 (BBC7)Actress Gina McKee chooses music by the Four Tops and Cesaria Evora.

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Gina Yashere2019042720190428 (BBC7)Comedian Gina Yashere chooses her influential tracks.
Gok Wan2019113020191201 (BBC7)Top Of The World by The Carpenters and Make Your Own Kind Of Music by Mama Cass Elliot.
Gordon Buchanan20160501Globetrotting wildlife film-maker Gordon Buchanan chooses 'Tusk' by Fleetwood Mac.
Grace Dent20220704Jackson' by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood and 'Being Boiled' by The Human League.
Graham Fellows2014072020140725 (BBC7)
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Graham Fellows - aka John Shuttleworth - shares his Inheritance Tracks.
Graham Nash2015081120150812 (BBC7)
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Musician Graham Nash chooses Samuel Barber's 'Adagio for Strings'.
Grayson Perry2015062120210131 (BBC7)
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Artist Grayson Perry with tracks by Tom Jones and Reba McEntire.

Artist Grayson Perry inherits a famous Tom Jones record from his mother.

Greg James2019070120211107 (BBC7)
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Greg James selects This is The Sea by The Waterboys and Maximo Park's Apply Some Pressure.

Greg James selects tracks by The Waterboys and by Maximo Park.

Griff Rhys Jones2015010620150107 (BBC7)
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Griff inherits a number from My Fair Lady and passes on a Jimi Hendrix classic.
Gurinder Chadha2017041520170416 (BBC7)
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Film director Gurinder Chadha chooses her dad's favourite Indian film soundtrack.
Guy Chambers2015112120151122 (BBC7)Songwriter Guy Chambers chooses 'Tomorrow Never Knows' by The Beatles.
Guz Khan2023082720230828 (BBC7)Guz Khan chooses tracks by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and '2Pac.
Gyles Brandreth2018092220180923 (BBC7)
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Gyles Brandreth chooses I Remember It Well and Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear.

Gyles Brandreth chooses tracks by Maurice Chevalier & Hermione Gingold and The Muppets.

Hank Marvin20210103Guitarist Hank Marvin chooses Rock Island Line and Allan Holdsworth's Joshua.
Hannah Cockroft Mbe20220110You To Me Are Everything' by The Real Thing and 'The Scientist' by Coldplay.
Hannah Mills Mbe2021111520240805 (BBC7)Olympic sailor Hannah Mills MBE chooses music by Radiohead and the Stereophonics.

Olympic sailor Hannah Mills MBE selects tracks by Radiohead and the Stereophonics.

Harry Connick Jr2016022020160221 (BBC7)
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The singer and pianist picks 'When The Saints Go Marching In' by Louis Armstrong.
Hayley Mills2016070320220313 (BBC7)
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Actress Hayley Mills chooses a track by Willie Nelson and Whistle Down the Wind's theme.

Actress Hayley Mills chooses 'Blue Skies' by Willie Nelson.

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Helen Fielding2015082320160403 (BBC7)
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Author Helen Fielding chooses 'Climb Every Mountain' from The Sound of Music.
Helen Lederer2018102020181021 (BBC7)
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Helen Lederer chooses Que Sera, Sera by Doris Day and All I Want by Joni Mitchell.
Helen Skelton2023123120240101 (BBC7)TV presenter Helen Skelton chooses two tracks by Blondie.
Helena Bonham Carter2015080920201115 (BBC7)
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Actress Helena Bonham Carter chooses 'Look Mummy, No Hands' by Fascinating Aida.

Actress Helena Bonham Carter chooses tracks by Fascinating Aida and Stephen Sondheim.

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Hugh Bonneville2022122720260124 (BBC7)
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Hugh Bonneville chooses tracks by Melanie Safka and David Bowie.

Hugh Bonneville chooses songs by Melanie Safka and David Bowie

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Hugh Laurie2015080320150804 (BBC7)
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Actor and musician Hugh Laurie chooses 'Tumbling Dice' by the Rolling Stones.
Iain Banks2015062020150621 (BBC7)
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Novelist Iain Banks inherits the folk song Shenandoah, sung by Paul Robeson.
Iain Stirling2024041420240415 (BBC7)Comedian Iain Stirling selects tracks by Toto and by Frightened Rabbit.
Ian Hart2016010920160110 (BBC7)
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Influenced by music from his home town, actor Ian Hart selects The Beatles' 'In My Life'.

Actor Ian Hart selects tracks by The Beatles and Dr Dre.

Ian Hislop2017051320170514 (BBC7)
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Private Eye editor Ian Hislop chooses 'A Swingin' Safari' played by Bert Kaempfert.
Ian Rankin2024121520241216 (BBC7)Author Ian Rankin chooses tracks by The Dubliners and 'Jackie Leven.

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Imtiaz Dharker2018071420180715 (BBC7)
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Imtiaz Dharker chooses Babu Samjho Ishare sung by Kishore Kumar and Heroes by David Bowie.
Ivo Graham2025080320250804 (BBC7)

Comedian Ivo Graham chooses 'tracks by The Waterboys and Lipps Inc.

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Jacinda Ardern2026021520260216 (BBC7)

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern chooses music by The Drifters and Fat Freddy's Drop.

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Jack Dee20220117Comedian Jack Dee chooses Petula Clark and John Otway and Wild Willy Barratt.
Jack Savoretti20190520Jack Savoretti chooses Forever Young by Joan Baez and Kathy's Song by Simon and Garfunkel.
Jack Vettriano2016082020160821 (BBC7)
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The popular Scottish artist Jack Vettriano chooses tracks by Kitty Kallen and Judy Collins
Jack Whitehall2014070220140901 (BBC7)
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Comedian Jack Whitehall chooses music from the Monks of Ampleforth Abbey and Limp Bizkit.
James Buckley20220905Actor and video gamer James Buckley chooses tracks by The Beach Boys and The Libertines.
James May20240324Presenter James May's tracks by McGuinness Flint and by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
James Naughtie2016013020160131 (BBC7)
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Broadcaster James Naughtie chooses 'Mrs Jamieson's Favourite' played by Aly Bain.
James Nesbitt20220808The actor chooses Stardust and Star of the County Down by Van Morrison and the Chieftains.
Jamie Cullum2015120520151206 (BBC7)
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The jazz musician and singer-songwriter chooses Dave Brubeck's 'Take Five'.
Jamie Laing2024072120240722 (BBC7)Jamie Laing chooses tracks by Shania Twain, and Hanson.
Jamie Oliver20221114Jamie Oliver with (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay and Only To Be With You by Roachford.
Jamie Redknapp20201213Easy' by The Commodores and 'Juicy' by The Notorious B.I.G.
Janet Street-porter2025071920251005 (BBC7)
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Janet Street-Porter chooses tracks by Joan Sutherland and Prince Buster.

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Janet Street-porter2025100520251006 (BBC7)

The 'Mad Scene' from Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor and 'Enjoy Yourself' by Prince Buster

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Jared Harris2025051120250512 (BBC7)
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Actor Jared Harris chooses tracks by Tony Bennett and Monty Python.

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Jason Donovan2026020120260202 (BBC7)

Jason Donovan first captured hearts our hearts in Neighbours, becoming a household name worldwide, before breaking into the charts and onto the West End stage.

What then will he choose as his Inheritance tracks?

Inherited: It's Still Rock and Roll to Me by Billy Joel

Passing on: Life's What You Make It by Talk Talk

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Lowri Morgan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2025.

Actor Jason Donovan chooses tracks by Billy Joel and Talk Talk.

Actor Jason Donovan chooses ‘It's Still Rock and Roll to Me' by Billy Joel and ‘Life's What You Make It' by Talk Talk.

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Jason Mantzoukas2025071320250714 (BBC7)Comedian and actor Jason Mantzoukas chooses tracks by Fishbone and Florence Adooni.

Comedian and actor Jason Mantzoukas with tracks by Fishbone and Florence Adooni.

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Jay Rayner20201018A Fats Waller Medley from Ain't Misbehavin' and Night Boat to Cairo by Madness.
Jazzie B20170903The DJ and producer Jazzie B selects tracks by Curtis Mayfield and Gary Bartz.
Jean Marsh2017052120240701 (BBC7)Actress Jean Marsh chooses tracks by Chopin and Wagner.

Jean Marsh chooses Chopin's Waltz No 1 and the Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde.

Jeff Brazier20180114Jeff Brazier chooses 'Crosstown Traffic' by Jimi Hendrix and 'Searching' by Roy Ayers.
Jeff Goldblum2020020820200209 (BBC7)
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Jeff Goldblum chooses 'Misty' by Erroll Garner and 'We'll Meet Again' by Vera Lynn.
Jeff Lynne2016022720160228 (BBC7)
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ELO's Jeff Lynne chooses 'If I Loved You' from Carousel by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Jennifer Saunders2014080920140810 (BBC7)
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Jennifer Saunders picks music from Spike Milligan and Kate & Anna McGarrigle.
Jenny Agutter2014100920141010 (BBC7)
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The actress selects a classic by Bob Dylan, and passes on 'If I Fall' by Alice Martineau.
Jeremy Vine2018042120180422 (BBC7)
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Broadcaster Jeremy Vine inherits 'Old Comrades' and passes on 'Lipstick Vogue'.
Jess Gillam20220613The saxophonist chooses The Waterboys and 'Stars' - Nina Simone Live at Montreux 1976.
Jesse Eisenberg2025042020250421 (BBC7)Actor Jesse Eisenberg chooses tracks by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Frederic Chopin.

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Jessie Ware2020090720200908 (BBC7)
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Singer and podcaster Jessie Ware chooses songs by Ella Fitzgerald and Sade.
Jilly Cooper2011042320110424 (BBC7)
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Jilly Cooper selects tracks from Beethoven and The Sound of Music.
Jo Nesbo2015061420211121 (BBC7)Writer Jo Nesbo chooses 'I Know What I Like in Your Wardrobe' by Genesis.
Jo Wood2018072820180729 (BBC7)The former wife of Ronnie Wood chooses music by Miriam Makeba and the Rolling Stones.
Joan Baez2016031320210117 (BBC7)
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American folk singer Joan Baez chooses 'Tonerna' sung by Jussi Bjorling.

American folk singer Joan Baez chooses tracks sung by Jussi Bjorling and one by herself.

Joanna Lumley2025120720251208 (BBC7)

Actress Joanna Lumley selects tracks by Glenn Miller and Miriam Makeba.

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Joanna Page2025112320251124 (BBC7)

Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page chooses tracks by Nick Drake and Chic.

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Joanna Trollope2018041420180415 (BBC7)
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Novelist Joanna Trollope inherits 'La Mer' and passes on 'Mythical Kings and Iguanas'.
Joanne Froggatt2019020920190210 (BBC7)
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The actor picks 'Wuthering Heights' by Kate Bush and 'Proud Mary' by Ike and Tina Turner.
Jodi Picoult20170514Novelist Jodi Picoult chooses 'You've Got a Friend' by James Taylor.
Jodie Kidd2019061520190616 (BBC7)
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Jodie Kidd chooses Dire Straits' Money for Nothing and Bob Marley's No Woman No Cry.
Jodie Prenger2020121320201214 (BBC7)
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Actress and singer Jodie Prenger chooses tracks by Ottawan and Joni Mitchell.
John Barnes2021121320240304 (BBC7)You'll Never Walk Alone' sung by Shirley Jones and 'Optimistic' by Sounds of Blackness.

John Barnes chooses tracks sung by Shirley Jones and by Sounds of Blackness.

John Barrowman2016073020160731 (BBC7)Actor and singer John Barrowman chooses 'After The Lovin' by Englebert Humperdinck.
John Challis2016072320160724 (BBC7)Actor John Challis chooses songs by Peter Lind Hayes and by Whitesnake.
John Cooper Clarke2017090220170903 (BBC7)
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The Bard of Salford chooses tracks by Bing Crosby & Al Jolson and Nick Lowe.

The Bard of Salford chooses a Crosby-Jolson duet and a rock classic by Nick Lowe.

John Craven2015111420151115 (BBC7)
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John Craven chooses a track by Gene Autry and a Children in Need single.
John Gordon Sinclair2018051220180513 (BBC7)John Gordon Sinclair inherits 'I Love You Because' and passes on 'Aladdin Sane'.
John Lanchester2021011720210118 (BBC7)The writer chooses Bach's Partita no.1 in B flat major BWV 825 from Dinu Lipatti.
John Robins2024062320240624 (BBC7)John Robins chooses songs written by Van Morrison and Silver Jews.
John Thomson2015102420151025 (BBC7)
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The actor chooses the theme from the TV series 'Rupert the Bear'.
John Waters2015100320151004 (BBC7)
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Writer, director, actor and comedian John Waters chooses 'Transfusion' by Nervous Norvus.
Johnny Ball2017112520171126 (BBC7)
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20211129 (BBC7)
Johnny Ball chooses Goodman's 'Sing Sing Sing' and the title track to 'Guys and Dolls'.
Johnny Borrell20190805Razorlight's lead singer Johnny Borrell picks tracks by The Beach Boys and Regina Spektor.
Johnny Flynn2023110520231210 (BBC7)
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Actor Johnny Flynn chooses tracks by Paul Robeson and Arthur Russell.
Johnny Marr2016123120170101 (BBC7)
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Guitarist Johnny Marr chooses 'Walk Right Back' by the Everly Brothers.
Jojo Moyes2019122820191229 (BBC7)Writer JoJo Moyes chooses The Beatles and Elvis Presley.
Jon Culshaw2016062520160626 (BBC7)
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Comic impersonator Jon Culshaw chooses 'Memories' by Elvis Presley.
Jonathan Agnew2024042120240422 (BBC7)Cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew chooses songs by Peter Skellern and Nina Simone.
Jonathan Dimbleby20210712Presenter Jonathan Dimbleby chooses Bill Haley and Beethoven's Seventh Symphony.
Jonathan Van Ness2019121420191215 (BBC7)Jonathan Van Ness chooses 'You Gotta Be' by Des'ree and 'Dream Big' by Jazmine Sullivan.
Jonny Greenwood20210322The musician chooses 'Sweetheart Contract' and 'Brotherhood of Man'.
Jools Holland2021022820210301 (BBC7)
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Jools Holland picks songs by Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Ruby Turner.
Josette Simon2018081820180819 (BBC7)
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The actress Josette Simon chooses tracks by Ray Charles, and Gladys Knight and the Pips.
Josh Groban20220207Josh Groban chooses 'S Wonderful - Tony Bennett and Move On written by Stephen Sondheim.
Josh Widdicombe2025030920250310 (BBC7)Comedian Josh Widdecombe selects tracks by George Harrison and Pulp.

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Judith Kerr2015031720150318 (BBC7)
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Children's writer and illustrator Judith Kerr inherits a lullaby by Brahms.
Judy Finnigan20160214The television presenter Judy Finnigan chooses 'Who's Sorry Now' by Connie Francis.
Judy Murray2018090120180902 (BBC7)
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Tennis coach Judy Murray chooses music by the Singing Kettle and Sharon Martin.
Judy Tzuke2016092520210321 (BBC7)
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Singer-songwriter Judy Tzuke chooses tracks sung by Chet Baker and Joni Mitchell.
Jules Buckley2020072020200721 (BBC7)The choices of conductor and composer Jules Buckley.
Jules Buckley20221017Jules Buckley chooses an Arthur Conley track and Music for 18 Musicians by Steve Reich.
Julia Donaldson2017121020240520 (BBC7)The Gruffalo author picks 'The Warthog' by Flanders and her own 'The World Inside A Book'.

Former Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson selects tracks by Flanders & Swann and herself.

Julian Clary2015052420160806 (BBC7)
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The comic chooses Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and 'If Love Were All' by Noel Coward.
Julian Lennon2015101120210425 (BBC7)
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Beatle John Lennon's son chooses tracks by Paul McCartney and himself.

Beatle John Lennon's son chooses 'Hey Jude', written for him by Paul McCartney.

Julie Hesmondhalgh2018021720180218 (BBC7)Julie Hesmondhalgh chooses 'The Joy of Living' by Ewan MacColl and 'Reach' by S Club.
Julie Walters2015101820190430 (BBC7)
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The award-winning actress has inherited 'Moonlight Sonata' as a beloved track.
Juliet Stevenson2016091120220130 (BBC7)The acclaimed actress chooses 'Que Sera Sera' by Doris Day and 'Space Oddity' by Bowie.
Juliette Lewis2015122020210502 (BBC7)
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Actress and singer Juliette Lewis chooses 'Peg' by Steely Dan.
June Sarpong2019062920190630 (BBC7)June Sarpong chooses Superwoman by Stevie Wonder and Love Train performed by The O'Jays.
June Spencer2011050120140531 (BBC7)
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The actress inherits 'I'll See You Again' by Noel Coward but passes on Bruch's Concerto.
Jung Chang2016040220160403 (BBC7)
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The writer Jung Chang selects 'God Bless the Child', by Billie Holliday.
Justin Hawkins2026032920260330 (BBC7)

Musician Justin Hawkins chooses tracks by Johnny Nash and Townes Van Zandt.

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Karen Carney20221031Former footballer Karen Carney chooses 'Say You'll Be There' and 'Sweet Caroline
Karen Hauer2024052620240527 (BBC7)Strictly Come Dancing's professional dancer selects tracks by No Doubt and Elton John
Karin Slaughter20220822The writer chooses 'You May Be Right' by Billy Joel and 'We Got The Beat' by The Go-Go's.
Katarina Johnson-thompson2025020920250210 (BBC7)Olympian athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson chooses tracks by Dean Martin and Tina Turner.

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Kate Adie2015110120210627 (BBC7)Journalist Kate Adie chooses the 'Housewives' Choice' theme.
Kate Bottley2024011420240115 (BBC7)Vicar and broadcaster Kate Bottley chooses songs by Elvis Presley and Leonard Cohen.
Kate Hudson2023022620230227 (BBC7)Kate chooses 'The Promise' by Bruce Springsteen and 'Simple Twist Of Fate' by Bob Dylan.
Kate Humble2025011920250120 (BBC7)Kate Humble chooses tracks by Leonard Cohen and Nina Simone.

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Kate Mosse2015102520210214 (BBC7)
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Author Kate Mosse chooses tracks by Nancy Sinatra and Jacques Brel.
Kate Nash20221003Kate Nash inherits Delirium Tremens by Christy Moore and passes on Stay Wild by Shuga.
Katherine Jenkins2017030520220501 (BBC7)Sister Sledge's 'We Are Family' and the Intermezzo from Mascagni's 'Cavalleria Rusticana'.
Katie Derham2016051520211017 (BBC7)Broadcaster Katie Derham chooses 'Bachianas Brasileiras No 5' by Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Katie Melua20190812Singer Katie Melua chooses 'Imagine' by John Lennon and 'Kids' by MGMT.
Keisha Buchanan20210816Sugababe singer Keisha Buchanan shares her Inheritance Tracks.
Keith Brymer Jones2024040720240408 (BBC7)Potter Keith Brymer Jones chooses tracks by Earth Wind and Fire and Donna Summer.
Kelly Hoppen2016112020220626 (BBC7)Interior designer Kelly Hoppen chooses Aretha Franklin's 'I Say A Little Prayer'.
Kelly Macdonald2019120720191208 (BBC7)Kelly Macdonald chooses You are My Sunshine by Jimmie Davis and I Love You by Woodkid.
Kelvin Fletcher2024030320240304 (BBC7)Actor Kelvin Fletcher chooses tracks by Frank Wilson and by Bob Marley.
Ken Bruce2018111020181111 (BBC7)
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Radio 2's Ken Bruce chooses I've Got You Under My Skin by Frank Sinatra and a very special live performance from Joe Brown.

Ken inherited his love of Sinatra from his three older siblings and that, in turn, led to a love of big band and orchestral music generally.

The Joe Brown track is I'll See You In My Dreams, which memorably closed the memorial concert for George Harrison.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2018

Radio 2's Ken Bruce chooses Frank Sinatra and Joe Brown.

Ken Follett2021011020210111 (BBC7)
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Ken Follett chooses tracks by Cor Meibion Dolgellau A'r Cylch and by Leonard Cohen.

Myfanwy' and Leonard Cohen's 'Dance Me To The End Of Love

Ken Howard2018090820180909 (BBC7)
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Artist Ken Howard RA chooses music by Jelly Roll Morton and Richard Wagner.
Khaled Hosseini2015041920220603 (BBC7)
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Afghan-born American novelist Khaled Hosseini chooses two songs by Ahmad Zahir.
Kiell Smith-bynoe2024081820240819 (BBC7)Actor and broadcaster Kiell Smith-Bynoe picks tracks by Luther Vandross and Kyla.
Kiki Dee2018100620181007 (BBC7)
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Singer Kiki Dee chooses tracks sung by Dusty Springfield and Jane Siberry.

Singer Kiki Dee chooses 'Some Of Your Lovin' and 'Calling All Angels'.

Kim Wilde2018092920180930 (BBC7)
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Singer Kim Wilde chooses Anyone Who Had a Heart and Everything Put Together Falls Apart.

Singer Kim Wilde with tracks by Cilla Black and Paul Simon.

Kirstie Allsopp2018010720240325 (BBC7)Kirstie Allsopp chooses 'American Pie' by Don Mclean and 'Fix You' by Coldplay.

Kirstie Allsopp chooses tracks by Don Mclean and by Coldplay.

Kwame Kwei-armah2020031420200315 (BBC7)The director chooses Sugar Bum Bum by Lord Kitchener and What's Going On by Marvin Gaye.
Labi Siffre20220815The singer chooses 'Il Canto' sung by Luciano Pavarotti and 'Sail Away' by Randy Newman.
Lauren Laverne2024060920240610 (BBC7)BBC 6 Music DJ Lauren Laverne chooses tracks by Dick Gaughan and Odetta.
Laurie Anderson2011041620110417 (BBC7)
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Laurie Anderson picks tracks by Billie Holiday and Philip Glass.

The artist and musician picks tracks by Billie Holiday and Philip Glass.

Leigh Francis2024102720241028 (BBC7)Comedian Leigh Francis, aka Keith Lemon, chooses tracks by Adam and the Ants and INXS.

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Lenny Henry2015092620150927 (BBC7)
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Lenny Henry chooses 'Blueberry Hill' by Fats Domino and 'Vide Cor Meum' from Hannibal.
Leona Lewis2016061220190610 (BBC7)
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Singer Leona Lewis chooses 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' by Roberta Flack.
Libby Purves20171203Libby Purves picks music by Vaughan Williams and Noel Coward as her inheritance tracks.
Lily Allen2019022320190224 (BBC7)
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I'm Always on a Mountain When I Fall by Merle Haggard and Fix You by Coldplay.
Lily James2023051420230515 (BBC7)Actress Lily James chooses The Cape by Eric Bibb and Green Papaya by Lianne La Havas.
Limahl2025062120250907 (BBC7)
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Actor and singer Limahl chooses ‘Move Over Darling' by Doris Day and ‘Four Brothers' by Manhattan Transfer.

After a short spell as a punk rocker, Limahl found fame with the band Kajagoogoo after responding to an advert in a music magazine in 1982, where the then named Art Noveau were looking for a new lead singer.

The following year he left the band – but quickly went onto find his own success as a solo artist with his hit “The Never Ending Story ?. His early ambitions, growing up in Wigan, were for a career as an actor and he even toured in production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

Inherited: Move Over Darling by Doris Day

Passed on: Four Brothers by Manhattan Transfer

Producers: Catherine Powell and Anna Bailey

Actor and singer Limahl chooses Doris Day and Manhattan Transfer.

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Lindsey Davis2017021820170219 (BBC7)
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Falco' author Lindsey Davis selects the storm from Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony.
Liz Bonnin2024061620240617 (BBC7)Science and wildlife broadcaster Liz Bonnin with tracks by Malavoi and Chaka Khan.
Liz Kershaw20210621DJ Liz Kershaw chooses songs by Bobby Darin and Guns N' Roses.
Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber2021031520230919 (BBC7)Andrew Lloyd Webber chooses music by Rogers and Hammerstein and Prokofiev.
Lord Dannatt2017030420170305 (BBC7)Lord Dannatt chooses military band renditions of 'High On A Hill' and 'Highland Cathedral
Lou Sanders2023102220231023 (BBC7)Comedian and writer Lou Sanders chooses tracks by The Waterstones and Bob Dylan.
Louis Theroux2022082920251026 (BBC7)
20251027 (BBC7)

Louis Theroux chooses tracks by The Clash and Al Green.

Louis chooses 'Janie Jones' by The Clash and 'Sha-La-La (Make Me Happy)' by Al Green.

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Loyd Grossman2018101320181014 (BBC7)Loyd Grossman picks 'Ragtime Cowboy Joe' and 'You Really Got Me'.
Lucy Worsley2024022520240226 (BBC7)Lucy Worsley chooses Mozart and Magnificat and Nunc dimittis: The Seventh Service.
Luke Evans2025020220250203 (BBC7)Hollywood and West End actor Luke Evans chooses tracks by The Drifters and Roberta Flack.

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Luke Goss2019081720190818 (BBC7)The Bros drummer chooses U2's, 'Where the Streets Have No Name' and Bob Marley 'One Love'.
Lulu2015051720160904 (BBC7)
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Lulu chooses track by Ray Charles and Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars.
Lynda La Plante20211018Author Lynda la Plante chooses 'The Great Pretender' and 'Nessun Dorma'.
Mackenzie Crook2025022320250224 (BBC7)Actor and writer Mackenzie Crook chooses tracks by Joni Mitchell and Nick Drake.

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Madhur Jaffrey2017040920230814 (BBC7)Madhur Jaffrey chooses tracks by Anuradha Paudwal, Julie Andrews and John Coltrane.
Marcus Brigstocke And Rachel Parris2024070720240708 (BBC7)Marcus Brigstocke and wife Rachel Parris pick songs by The Cure and Louis Prima.
Margaret Atwood2014113020150104 (BBC7)
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The writer chooses Beethoven's Symphony No 6, and Joan Sutherland singing Norma by Bellini
Mari Wilson2015081020150811 (BBC7)
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Singer Mari Wilson chooses 'The Folks Who Live on the Hill' by Peggy Lee.
Maria Friedman2016071720211010 (BBC7)Actress-singer Maria Friedman chooses 'Peter and the Wolf' by Prokofiev.
Mariella Frostrup2018051920180520 (BBC7)
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Broadcaster Mariella Frostrup chooses Leonard Cohen and Van Morrison
Mark Anthony Turnage2019040620190407 (BBC7)Mark-Anthony Turnage chooses tracks by Stravinsky and Miles Davis.
Mark Heap2026040520260406 (BBC7)

Actor Mark Heap chooses tracks by Tennessee Ernie Ford and Olivier Messiaen.

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Mark Kermode2025111620251117 (BBC7)

Mark Kermode chooses tracks by Stan Kenton and Shonen Knife.

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Mark Watson2021012520210905 (BBC7)Comedian Mark Watson, chooses songs by Supertramp and The Walkmen.
Marlon James2024082520240826 (BBC7)Jamaican writer Marlon James chooses songs by Fred 'Toots' Hibbert and John Coltrane.
Marti Webb2017040120170402 (BBC7)
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Singer Marti Webb chose 'As Long As He Needs Me' from Oliver.
Marty Wilde2019110220191103 (BBC7)
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Singer Marty Wilde chooses tracks by Frankie Laine and Bill Haley & His Comets.

Blowing Wild' by Frankie Laine and 'Rock Around the Clock' by Bill Haley & His Comets.

Mary Beard20210719Bridge Over Troubled Water' and 'Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves'.
Mary Berry2015120620161002 (BBC7)
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Bake Off star and food guru chooses Susan Boyle's 'How Great Thou Art'.
Mary Black2015112820151129 (BBC7)
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Folk singer Mary Black chooses Ewan MacColl's 'Schooldays Over'.

Singer Mary Black chooses tracks by Ewan MacColl and by Bob Dylan.

Mary Coughlan2011040320140606 (BBC7)
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The singer selects 'I'd Rather Go Blind' and Jacques Brel's 'Hearts'.
Mary Portas2016081420211121 (BBC7)
20211122 (BBC7)
Retail consultant Mary Portas chooses 'Into the Mystic' by Van Morrison.
Mat Horne2018040720180408 (BBC7)
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Comedian Mat Horne inherits 'Runaway' and passes on 'Young Shields'.
Mathew Baynton2023072320230724 (BBC7)Ghosts' and 'Horrible Histories' star Mathew Baynton with music that inspires him:
Matt Baker2017012920210926 (BBC7)Brothers In Arms' by Dire Straits and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' by the Sherman Brothers.
Matt Goss20220221Matt Goss chooses 'Your Song' by Elton John and 'Piano Man' by Billy Joel.
Matt Haig2020112320240203 (BBC7)
20240204 (BBC7)
Matt Haig chooses a track by The Human League and a song from 'Hamilton'.

Matt Haig chooses 'Don't You Want Me' by The Human League and a song from 'Hamilton'.

Matthew Bourne2016061120160612 (BBC7)Choreographer Matthew Bourne chooses Julie Andrews singing 'The Sound of Music'.
Matthew Modine2023060420230605 (BBC7)The American actor chooses Sukiyaki by Kyu Sakamoto and On My Feelings by Ruby Modine.
Maureen Lipman2017020520210919 (BBC7)
20210920 (BBC7)
Actress Maureen Lipman chooses 'When You Wish Upon A Star' performed by Barbara Cook.
Mavis Staples20180331Gospel singer Mavis Staples chooses tracks by The Staple Singers and Marvin Gaye.
Mawaan Rizwan2023112620231127 (BBC7)Comedian Mawaan Rizwan chooses tracks by Musarrat Nazir and MIA.
Maxine Peake2015092020190902 (BBC7)
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Actress Maxine Peake chooses 'The Unicorn Song' and 'Alone Again Or'.
Mc Beaton2017012220170121 (BBC7)Author MC Beaton shares Vera Lynn's The White Cliffs of Dover.
Meera Syal2015040520150406 (BBC7)
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Actor and writer Meera Syal chooses 'Dum Maro Dum' from the film Hare Rama Hare Krishna.
Mel Giedroyc2022013120251018 (BBC7)
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Comedian Mel Giedroyc chooses tracks by Ian Dury and the Blockheads and Kate Bush.

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Melanie C2016052220210822 (BBC7)
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Former Spice Girl Melanie C chooses tracks by Stevie Wonder and The Bangles.
Mica Paris2021053120240123 (BBC7)Singer Mica Paris shares songs by Marvin Gaye and Tom Browne.
Michael And Hilary Whitehall2024072820240729 (BBC7)Micheal and Hilary Whitehall choose Rachmaninoff, David Bowie and Miles Davis
Michael Bond2020112920260110 (BBC7)
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Author Michael Bond chooses tracks by Charles Penrose and Frank Sinatra.

The Laughing Policeman' by Charles Penrose and 'All Or Nothing At All' by Frank Sinatra.

u2018The Laughing Policeman' by Charles Penrose and 'All Or Nothing At All' by Frank Sinatra.

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Michael Morpurgo2015082220150823 (BBC7)
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Writer Michael Morpurgo chooses two tracks composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Michael Rosen20210830Wehrner von Braun' by Tom Lerher and 'Young Hearts Run Free' by Candi Staton.
Michael Sheen2019083120190901 (BBC7)
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Michael Sheen chooses songs from Laurie Anderson and The Manic Street Preachers.
Michaela Strachan2017031120170312 (BBC7)
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TV presenter and environmentalist Michaela Strachan chooses 'Asimbonanga' by Johnny Clegg.
Michel Roux Jr2023012920230130 (BBC7)Chef Michel Roux Jr. picks 'Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien' by Edith Piaf and 'Hiro' by Soprano.
Michelle Mone20170108Business entrepreneur Michelle Mone shares Celine Dion's 'Because You Loved Me'.
Mick Fleetwood2016040920160410 (BBC7)
20210808 (BBC7)
Rock musician Mike Fleetwood chooses 'Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!' by Charlie Kunz.
Mike Batt20160424Songwriter and producer Mike Batt chooses Schubert's 9th Symphony.
Miles Jupp2024020420240205 (BBC7)Comedian Miles Jupp with tracks by Eartha Kitt and The Proclaimers.
Milton Jones20220606The comedian chooses London Calling and I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For.
Minnie Driver2023091720230918 (BBC7)Minnie Driver selects tracks by Nancy Wilson and Creedence Clearwater Revival
Miranda Hart2025122820251229 (BBC7)

Comedian Miranda Hart chooses tracks by INXS and Alanis Morissette.

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Miranda Richardson2017100820171009 (BBC7)
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Actress Miranda Richardson chooses 'The Ying Tong' song by the Goons.
Miriam Margolyes2021122720240305 (BBC7)
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Actress Miriam Margolyes chooses tracks sung by Jeannie Robertson and by Cecilia Bartoli.

Actress Miriam Margolyes chooses MacCrimmon's Lament and Agitata Da Due Venti by Vivaldi.

Miriam Margolyes picks MacCrimmon's Lament and Cecilia Bartoli sings Agitata Da Due Venti.

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Nana Mouskouri2018121520181216 (BBC7)
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Singer Nana Mouskouri chooses Leonard Cohen and Amy Winehouse.
Natalie Cassidy2024060220240603 (BBC7)Actress Natalie Cassidy chooses tracks by Frank Sinatra and Alanis Morrissette.

EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy chooses Frank Sinatra and Alanis Morrissette.

Natalie Cole20201122The singer chose 'Smile' by Nat 'King' Cole and passed on 'You Gotta Be' by Des'ree.
Natalie Imbruglia2017100120170930 (BBC7)Actress and singer Natalie Imbruglia chooses 'Close to You' by The Carpenters.
Natalie Merchant2015080420150805 (BBC7)
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Singer Natalie Merchant chose 'The Games People Play' by Petula Clark.
Natascha Mcelhone2016061920211212 (BBC7)Actress Natascha McElhone chooses 'Jamming' by Bob Marley & the Wailers.
Neil Morrissey20220321The actor Neil Morrissey chooses songs by Ray Stevens and Earth, Wind & Fire.
Neil Oliver20211101Archaeologist Neil Oliver shares his Inheritance Tracks by Charles Trenet and Tom Waits.
Nicholas Evans20170430The author chooses tracks by comedian Barry Humphries and rocker Steve Earle.
Nicholas Parsons2014060520140816 (BBC7)
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Nicholas Parsons with tracks by Glenn Miller and Stephen Sondheim.

Nicholas Parsons reminisces to 'In the Mood' by Glenn Miller.

Nick Grimshaw2025062820250914 (BBC7)
20250915 (BBC7)

Broadcaster Nick Grimshaw chooses tracks by Joy Division and David Bowie.

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Nick Hornby2015040420150405 (BBC7)
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Nick Hornby chooses 'Ring of Fire' by Johnny Cash and James Brown's 'Mashed Potatoes'.
Nick Lowe2019062220190623 (BBC7)Nick Lowe picks Fatback Louisiana by Tennessee Ernie Ford and Harlan County by Jim Ford.
Nicky Campbell2021051020240122 (BBC7)Presenter Nicky Campbell chooses songs from Nat King Cole and Gilbert O'Sullivan.
Nicky Clarke2016080620160807 (BBC7)Hair stylist Nicky Clarke chose tracks by David Bowie and by John Lennon.
Nicola Adams2024101320241014 (BBC7)Olympic Gold Medallist Nicola Adams chooses tracks by Rick Ross and Miguel.

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Nicole Farhi2019041320190414 (BBC7)Former designer Nicole Farhi chooses music from Cantor Yitz Meir Helfgot and Maria Callas.
Nitin Sawhney2017111820171119 (BBC7)
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Musician Nitin Sawhney chooses 'So What' and 'Mustt Mustt'.
Noel Fitzpatrick2019080320190804 (BBC7)Noel Fitzpatrick chooses 'Stairway to Heaven' performed by Led Zeppelin and 'One' by U2.
Noma Dumezweni20220912The actress chooses Pata Pata by Miriam Makeba and O-o-h Child by The Five Stairsteps.
Nona Hendryx2016101620210201 (BBC7)
20230130 (BBC7)
Singer Nona Hendryx chooses the spiritual 'Peace in the Valley' by Thomas A Dorsey.
Norman Jay Mbe2019122120191222 (BBC7)Norman Jay chooses 'Mona Lisa' by Nat King Cole and 'Optimistic' by Sounds of Blackness.
Olivia Newton-john2016060520220116 (BBC7)
20220117 (BBC7)
The singer chooses 'Anyone Who Had a Heart' by Dionne Warwick and her own song 'Gaia'.
Olly Alexander2025042720250428 (BBC7)Actor and singer Olly Alexander picks tracks by Joni Mitchell and Robyn

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Om Puri20170312Esteemed Indian actor Om Puri chooses 'Jinhen Naaz Hai Hind Par' by Mohammed Rafi.
Ophelia Dahl2014101020141011 (BBC7)
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The charity organiser inherits Faure's Requiem, and passes on a Nina Simone blues classic.
Ore Oduba2018021020180211 (BBC7)
20190527 (BBC7)
Ore Oduba chooses 'Pride' by U2 and 'One Last Time' by Ariana Grande.
Orla Kiely2018102720181028 (BBC7)Designer Orla Kiely picks Cole Porter's 'Night and Day' and Youssou N'Dour's '7 seconds'.
Oti Mabuse2025110220251103 (BBC7)

Dancer Oti Mabuse chooses tracks by The Soweto Gospel Choir and Beyonce.

The dancing star chooses 'Modimo' by The Soweto Gospel Choir and 'I Was Here' by Beyonce.

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Owain Wyn Evans2024033120240401 (BBC7)Owain Wyn Evans chooses songs performed by The Carpenters and Rina Sawayama.
Ozzy Osbourne2019082620230328 (BBC7)
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Ozzy Osbourne chooses tracks by Al Jolson and Black Sabbath.

The singer chooses 'Swannee' by Al Jolson and 'Paranoid' by Black Sabbath.

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Paddy Ashdown2016122420161225 (BBC7)Former MP and diplomat Paddy Ashdown chooses 'The Parting Glass' by The Dubliners.
Pam Ayres2015072620210110 (BBC7)
20230508 (BBC7)
Poet Pam Ayres inherits military song 'When the Guards Are on Parade'.
Pam Ferris20220307Pam Ferris inherits You Are My Heart's Delight and passes on Bonde by Ali farka Toure.
Pam St Clement2017012820170129 (BBC7)
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Actress Pam St Clement with Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters' 'Accentuate the Positive'.
Paterson Joseph20220418Actor Paterson Joseph chooses songs by Junior English and Charles Mingus.
Patricia Hodge20220214The actress chooses Berceuse by Gabriel Faure and Ring Out Wild Bells by Percy Fletcher.
Patrick Gale20220530Patrick Gale chooses 'The Keel Row' and 'Gabriel Faure's Piano Trio in D Minor'.
Patrick Grant2015081620210502 (BBC7)Savile Row designer Patrick Grant chooses 'Sympathy for the Devil' by the Rolling Stones.
Patti Smith2016041020210207 (BBC7)
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Singer Patti Smith chooses tracks by Artie Shaw and Neil Young.

Singer-songwriter Patti Smith chooses Artie Shaw's 'Nightmare'.

Paul Anka2015071220240429 (BBC7)Songwriter and 60s teen idol Paul Anka chooses two Frank Sinatra songs.

Songwriter and 60s teen idol Paul Anka chooses two songs sung by Frank Sinatra.

Paul Bettany2026030120260302 (BBC7)

Actor Paul Bettany chooses tracks by The Jam and Damon Albarn

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Paul Daniels2015071120150712 (BBC7)The magician chooses Tauber's 'Girls Were Made to Love and Kiss'.
Paul Jones2018120820181209 (BBC7)
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Singer Paul Jones chooses My Babe by Little Walter and Come Sunday by Mahalia Jackson with the Duke Ellington Orchestra.

Paul remembers having a skiffle group at school, when he also sang in the Cathedral Choir. He came from a family that loved music, but he was particularly drawn to African American music and the blues.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2018.

Paul Mckenna2017040820170409 (BBC7)Hypnotist and author Paul McKenna chooses 'Dancing Queen' by ABBA.
Paul Oakenfold20220926Rubberneckin' by Elvis Presley and 'What's Going On' by Marvin Gaye.
Paul O'grady2020022920200301 (BBC7)Spirit In The Sky' and 'A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody
Paul Sinha2024090120240902 (BBC7)Quiz master Paul Sinha selects songs by Althea Forrest & Donna Reid and the Pet Shop Boys.
Paul Theroux20150906Travel writer and novelist Paul Theroux chooses 'Maybellene' by Chuck Berry.
Paul Young2019071320190714 (BBC7)
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Singer Paul Young chooses songs by Mitch Miller and Otis Redding.
Pauline Black2016052920210523 (BBC7)Singer Pauline Black chooses 'My Boy Lollipop' by Millie Small.
Peggy Seeger2018031020180311 (BBC7)
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American folksinger Peggy Seeger chooses tracks by Leadbelly and Roberta Flack.
Penelope Wilton2025041220250622 (BBC7)
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Actress Penelope Wilton chooses tracks by Charles Trenet and Erroll Garner.

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Pete Tong20211220Jingo from Santana and What's Going On by Marvin Gaye.
Peter And Dan Snow2026011820260119 (BBC7)

Peter Snow and his son Dan select tracks by Sibelius and Tex Ritter.

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Peter Capaldi2025011220250113 (BBC7)
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Former TV Time Lord Peter Capaldi chooses tracks by Frank Sinatra and The Kinks.

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Peter Greenaway2016091720160918 (BBC7)
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Film director Peter Greenaway selects Henry Hall's 'An Elephant Never Forgets'.
Peter Hook2011043020110501 (BBC7)
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The musician chooses tracks by Frank Sinatra and Candi Staton.
Peter Tatchell2017081220170813 (BBC7)The human rights activist chooses classic songs by Joan Baez and John Lennon.
Peter White2016052820160529 (BBC7)
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Broadcaster Peter White chooses 'Ma She's Making Eyes At Me' by Marie Adams.
Petula Clark2016022820191012 (BBC7)
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Singer Petula Clark chooses 'Only Forever' by Bing Crosby.
Phil Collins2017011520200418 (BBC7)
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Phil Collins shares tracks by The Beatles and and Bob Dylan.
Phil Daniels2018071520180716 (BBC7)
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The actor chooses 'Nature's Way' by Spirit and 'I'm One' by The Who.
Phil Tufnell2016041720210530 (BBC7)
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Cricketer Phil Tufnell chooses 'Soul Limbo' by Booker T and the MGs.
Philip Glass2015050320170624 (BBC7)
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The composer inherits La Creation du Monde by Milhaud.
Philippa Gregory2025121420251215 (BBC7)

Philippa Gregory with the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra and Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

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Phillip Schofield20210524Phillip Schofield chooses songs by Nat King Cole and Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel.
Pixie Lott2016080720190408 (BBC7)
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Singer Pixie Lott chooses tracks by Evelyn Champagne King and Labi Siffre.
Pp Arnold2016110620191209 (BBC7)
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American soul singer PP Arnold chooses tracks by Ike & Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin.
Pp Arnold2017022620190811 (BBC7)
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Soul singer PP Arnold chooses Ike and Tina Turner's 'River Deep, Mountain High'.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas20210329Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas picks 'Desi Girl' and 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Professor Alice Roberts2019072020190721 (BBC7)
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Alice Roberts picks tracks by Procol Harum and Ash.

Alice Roberts selects Procol Harum's A Whiter Shade Of Pale and Ash, Girl from Mars.

Alice Roberts picks A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procol Harum and 'Girl from Mars' by Ash.

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Rachael Stirling2016062620200217 (BBC7)
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Acclaimed actress Rachael Stirling chooses 'Lay Lady Lay' by Bob Dylan.
Rachel Burden2025060120250602 (BBC7)Broadcaster Rachel Burden chooses tracks by Mozart and Kirsty MacColl.

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Rachel Stevens2024091520240916 (BBC7)S Club 7 singer Rachel Stevens chooses songs by Dionne Warwick and Whitney Houston.

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Rafe Spall2015081520150816 (BBC7)
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Actor Rafe Spall chooses 'Cherry Coloured Funk' by the Cocteau Twins.

Actor Rafe Spall chooses tracks by the Cocteau Twins and Kate Bush

Ralph Mctell2016031220160313 (BBC7)
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Ralph McTell with tracks by the Dinning Sisters and Robert Johnson.

Ralph McTell chooses 'I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now' by the Dinning Sisters.

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Randy Newman2017120220171203 (BBC7)Randy Newman chooses 'How Green Was My Valley' and 'Come Rain or Come Shine'.
Rankin20220502Rankin chooses English Rose by The Jam and Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones.
Ray Quinn2016061820160619 (BBC7)
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Actor, singer, dancer Ray Quinn chooses 'My Special Angel' by Malcolm Vaughan.
Ray Winstone2018102120181022 (BBC7)
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Ray Winstone chooses Nat King Cole's Smile and Dean Martin's I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles.
Raymond Blanc2015101720151018 (BBC7)
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Renowned chef Raymond Blanc selects Edith Piaf's 'La Vie En Rose' to cherish.
Rebecca Front2014111520141116 (BBC7)
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The actress shares her love of 'They All Laughed' and why she will pass on Bach's concerto
Reece Shearsmith2024081120240812 (BBC7)Actor and writer Reece Shearsmith chooses songs by Darlene Love and The Divine Comedy.
Richard Armitage2021013120210201 (BBC7)Actor Richard Armitage chooses music by C.W. Gluck, and Max Richter.
Richard Blackwood2019011920190120 (BBC7)
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Actor and comedian Richard Blackwood chooses tracks by Junior and Stevie Wonder.
Richard E. Grant2026012520260126 (BBC7)

Actor Richard E. Grant chooses two tracks by Barbra Streisand.

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Richard Hammond2024042820240429 (BBC7)TV presenter Richard Hammond chooses tracks by JJ Cale and by King Curtis.
Richard Osman2023111220231113 (BBC7)TV quiz-master Richard Osman selects tracks by David Bowie and Pet Shop Boys.

The quiz-master selects Life on Mars by David Bowie and Being Boring by Pet Shop Boys.

Rick Astley2016052120160522 (BBC7)
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Singer Rick Astley chooses 'That's Amore', sung by Dean Martin.

Singer Rick Astley chooses track sung by Dean Martin and by Feeder.

Rick Edwards2025070520250921 (BBC7)
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Presenter Rick Edwards chooses tracks by Guns N' Roses and Roots Manuva.

Celebrating the music that special guests cherish and would like to bestow to the future

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Rick Stein2015121920151220 (BBC7)
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Chef Rick Stein chooses tracks by Julie Andrews and the Crash Test Dummies.

Chef Rick Stein chooses 'Wouldn't It Be Lovely' from My Fair Lady.

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Rick Wakeman2019021620190217 (BBC7)
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Rick picks 'Woodman, Spare That Tree' by Phil Harris and Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf'.
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Actor and comedian Rob Brydon chooses 'You Are My Sunshine' by Bing Crosby.

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Rob Rinder2023092420230925 (BBC7)Barrister turned broadcaster Rob Rinder chooses tracks by Max Bruch and Beethoven.
Robbie Savage2018061620180617 (BBC7)
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Footy star Robbie Savage chooses Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and Robbie Williams.
Robert Carlyle2020040420200405 (BBC7)
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Watching The Wheels' by John Lennon and 'Waiting On A Friend' by The Rolling Stones.
Robert Macfarlane2025070620250707 (BBC7)

Robert Macfarlane chooses River Man by Nick Drake and Monkey Gone to Heaven by Pixies.

Writer Robert Macfarlane chooses tracks by Pixies and Nick Drake.

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Robert Peston2018060920180610 (BBC7)
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The TV journalist chooses music by Beethoven and Paul Simon.
Robert Webb2017091720210725 (BBC7)
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The comedian and writer selects tracks by Charles Aznavour and Jeff Buckley.
Robert Winston2018091520180916 (BBC7)
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Professor Robert Winston chooses music by Beethoven and JS Bach.
Roberto Benigni2017122420210704 (BBC7)Film director and actor Roberto Benigni inherits 'Casta Diva' and passes on 'Azzurro'.
Robin Ince2021112220230912 (BBC7)Comedian and writer Robin Ince chooses tracks by Geoffrey Burgon and The Ukrainians.
Roddy Doyle20221024Roddy Doyle chooses 'River Stay 'Way From My Door' and 'Boys in the Better Land
Roger Lloyd Pack20160124Actor Roger Lloyd Pack chooses 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' by Mozart.
Roger Moore2017123020171231 (BBC7)
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Sir Roger Moore, selects 'Sobre Las Olas' by Juventino Rosas and Frank Sinatra's 'My Way'.
Roisin Conaty2019100820230425 (BBC7)Roisin Conaty chooses 'Crazy' by Patsy Cline and 'My Foolish Heart' by Sam Cooke.
Romesh Ranganathan2024021820240219 (BBC7)Comedian Romesh Ranganathan chooses tracks by Evelyn King and The Notorious B.I.G.
Rory Kinnear2025072020250721 (BBC7)Actor Rory Kinnear chooses tracks by Roger Miller and Christopher Cross.

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Rory Mcgrath2015121220151213 (BBC7)Rory McGrath chooses Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake', and 'Eleanor Rigby' by The Beatles.
Ros Atkins20231015BBC Editor Ros Atkins picks tracks by Keith Jarrett and Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Rose Matafeo2023102920231030 (BBC7)Comedian Rose Matafeo selects tracks by Nat King Cole and Barbra Streisand.
Roy Hudd2017091620170917 (BBC7)
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The comedian and actor chooses classics by Harry Dacre and Chas & Dave.
Ruby Turner2020102620201027 (BBC7)
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Ruby Turner chooses Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight.
Ruby Wax2016030620201108 (BBC7)
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Comedian and actress Ruby Wax chooses hits by The Beatles and James Taylor.
Rufus Wainwright2023062520230626 (BBC7)Wild Mountain Thyme' by Judy Collins and 'Heading For Home' by Peggy Seeger.
Russell Howard2025031620250317 (BBC7)Comedian Russell Howard picks tracks by Tracy Chapman and Loudon Wainwright III.

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Russell Kane2017070820170709 (BBC7)Comedian Russell Kane inherits Barry White 'Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe'.
Russell Watson2018042820180429 (BBC7)
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Singer Russell Watson chooses 'Intermezzo' and 'You Are So Beautiful'.
Ruthie Henshall2014111620150228 (BBC7)
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West End and Broadway star Ruthie Henshall selects Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

Singing star Ruthie Henshall selects tracks by Judy Garland and Gabriel Faure.

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Ruud Gullit2017022520170226 (BBC7)Football player, manager and pundit, Ruud Gullit chooses 'Let's Get It On' by Marvin Gaye.
Ryan Molloy2015041120150412 (BBC7)
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The singer chooses 'The Night' by Frankie Valli, and Donny Hathaway's 'A Song for You'.
Rylan Clark20221107Rylan Clark chooses 'Forget Me Nots' by Patrice Rushen and 'Pure Shores' by All Saints.
Sadie Frost2014100620141007 (BBC7)
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Actress Sadie Frost chooses tracks sung by the Beatles and David Bowie.

Actress Sadie Frost chooses music from the Beatles and David Bowie.

Sadiq Khan20230807Mayor of London Sadiq Khan chooses songs by Madness and U2.
Samuel West2018060220180603 (BBC7)
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The actor chooses tracks by Dory Previn and Matt Bianco.
Sandi Toksvig2024031020240311 (BBC7)Comic Sandi Toksvig chooses tracks by The Oscar Peterson Trio and Barbra Streisand.
Sara Cox2019060120190602 (BBC7)
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Sara chooses 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor and 'Coat Of Many Colors' by Dolly Parton.
Sarah Dunant2017122320171224 (BBC7)
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Sarah Dunant picks 'You Make Me Feel So Young' and 'Surge illuminare Jerusalem'.
Sarah Millican2016013120221016 (BBC7)Comedian Sarah Millican chooses 'Bossanova' from Fun in Acapulco by Elvis Presley.
Sarah Millican2018101120181012 (BBC7)Comedian Sarah Millican chooses 'Bossanova' from Fun in Acapulco and 'Wired for Sound'.
Seal2018012020180121 (BBC7)
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Singer Seal chooses 'Smile' and 'God Give Me Strength'.
Sean Fletcher2023042320230424 (BBC7)TV presenter Sean Fletcher chooses tracks by Stevie Wonder and Beethoven.
Seth Lakeman20220124Seth Lakeman picks Blowin' in the Wind by Bob Dylan and Beeswing by Richard Thompson.
Shakin' Stevens2019042020190421 (BBC7)
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Shakin' Stevens selects tracks by Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance and Johnny Cash.
Sharleen Spiteri2018022420180225 (BBC7)
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The lead singer of Texas chooses 'Rock the Casbah' and 'These Boots Are Made For Walking'.
Sharon D Clarke2019031620190317 (BBC7)
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Actress and singer Sharon D Clarke chooses 'Sweet Jamaica' and 'What's Goin' On'.
Shaun Keaveny2016070220160703 (BBC7)
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BBC 6 Music presenter Shaun Keaveny chooses 'This Old Heart of Mine' by the Isley Brothers

Shaun Keaveny chooses tracks by the Isley Brothers and by Prince.

Shazia Mirza2017120920171210 (BBC7)
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Shazia Mirza chooses Verdi's 'Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves' and 'Heroes' by David Bowie.
Sheila Ferguson20210215American soul singer chooses one of her own because it has become more poignant than ever.
Sheila Hancock2022072520230221 (BBC7)Sheila Hancock chooses songs by Vera Lynn and Nina Simone.
Sheila Ravenscroft20151122John Peel's widow, Sheila Ravenscroft, chooses 'Panis Angelicus' by Cesar Franck.
Shirley Collins2019110920191110 (BBC7)Folk singer Shirley Collins chooses some Vaughan Williams and a traditional song.
Shirley Williams20151213Politician Shirley Williams chooses Benjamin Britten's 'War Requiem'.
Shobna Gulati20220711The actress chooses tracks Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko and To Zion by Lauryn Hill.
Sian Lloyd2016091820220109 (BBC7)
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TV presenter and meteorologist Sian Lloyd chooses 'Can Walter' by Meic Stevens.
Simon Armitage2015112920190608 (BBC7)
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Poet Simon Armitage chooses Tonight from West Side Story.
Simon Callow2016020620160207 (BBC7)
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Celebrated actor Simon Callow chooses tracks by Wagner and Strauss.

The celebrated actor chooses 'The Overture to Tannhauser' by Wagner.

Simon Farnaby2024010720240108 (BBC7)Comedian Simon Farnaby chooses tracks by Cliff Richard and Lloyd Cole.
Simon Hopkinson2016070920160710 (BBC7)
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Chef and writer Simon Hopkinson chooses 'Catch a Falling Star' by Perry Como.
Simon Hopkinson2016120420161203 (BBC7)Food writer Simon Hopkinson picks Perry Como's 'Catch a Falling Star'.
Simon Mayo2018063020180701 (BBC7)
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The DJ chooses music by Gilbert and Sullivan, and Paul Simon.
Simon Williams2019030920190310 (BBC7)The actor picks 'I Whistle A Happy Tune' from 'The King and I' and Billy Joel's 'Lullabye
Sir David Jason Obe2018020320180204 (BBC7)
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David Jason chooses 'The Darktown Poker Club' and 'Holding Back The Years'.
Sir John Eliot Gardiner2019101920191020 (BBC7)John Eliot Gardiner chooses 'Zefiro Torna' by Monteverdi and Beethoven's 'Missa Solemnis'.
Sir Kenneth Branagh20220314Sir Kenneth Branagh chooses 'Cypress Avenue' by Van Morrison and 'Rio' by Michael Nesmith.
Sir Michael Caine2019081020190811 (BBC7)
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Legendary actor Sir Michael Caine shares his inheritance tracks.
Sir Richard Eyre20170507Director Richard Eyre inherits Elvis Presley's 'Blue Suede Shoes'.
Sir Tim Rice2019020220190203 (BBC7)
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Lyricist Sir Time Rice with a track from 'My Fair Lady' and Manfred Mann sings Dylan.

Lyricist Sir Tim Rice selects his Inheritance Tracks.

You Did It' from 'My Fair Lady' and Bob Dylan's 'With God On Our Side' by Manfred Mann.

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Skin2021022220230403 (BBC7)Singer Skin chooses 'Pastime Paradise' by Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone 'Strange Fruit'.
Sophie Duker2025061520250616 (BBC7)Comedian Sophie Duker chooses tracks by The Specials and Kojey Radical.

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Sophie Ellis-bextor2023090320230904 (BBC7)Sophie Ellis-Bextor chooses tracks by Pink Floyd and Vampire Weekend.
Sophie Kinsella2020122720201228 (BBC7)
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Writer Sophie Kinsella chooses tracks by The Seekers and Angela Hewitt.
Sophie Raworth2023061820230619 (BBC7)Schubert's Impromptu in G-Flat and 'Fly Me to the Moon' played by Raworth family members.
Soweto Kinch2020072720200728 (BBC7)Snake Hip Swing' by Ken 'Snake Hips' Johnson and 'Pffat Time' by Steve Williamson
Stella Duffy2021041820240206 (BBC7)Writer Stella Duffy chooses tracks by David Bowie and Buffy Sainte-Marie & Tanya Tagaq.

Writer Stella Duffy chooses David Bowie and Buffy Sainte-Marie & Tanya Tagaq.

Steph Mcgovern2025050420250505 (BBC7)Presenter Steph McGovern chooses tracks by David Bowie and B*Witched.

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Actor Stephen Fry chooses music by Richard Wagner and Herb Alpert.

Actor Stephen Fry chooses tracks by Richard Wagner and Herb Alpert.

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Stephen Hough2020021520200216 (BBC7)Chopin's Etude Op 25 No 1 played by Alfred Cortot and Britten's Ceremony of Carols.
Stephen Mangan2018122920181230 (BBC7)
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The choices of actor Stephen Mangan.
Stephen Mcgann2018072520180721 (BBC7)
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The actor chooses music by Glenn Miller and The Beatles.
Stephen Poliakoff20190921Stephen Poliakoff on The Forsyte Saga theme by Eric Coates and Willow by Joan Armatrading.
Steve Davis2021061420240422 (BBC7)Snooker player Steve Davis shares his Inheritance Tracks:

Snooker player Steve Davis shares tracks by Robert Wyatt and by Tim Smith.

Steve Earle2016071620160717 (BBC7)
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Singer Steve Earle chooses 'Shoo-Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowdy'.
Stewart Lee2015061320150614 (BBC7)
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Comedian Stewart Lee chooses 'Solitary Man' by Neil Diamond.
Stuart Macbride20210412Crime writer Stuart MacBride picks songs performed by Kenny Ball and My Chemical Romance.
Sue Johnston2017111120171112 (BBC7)
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Sue Johnston chooses 'The Continental' and 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.
Sue Townsend2014110820141109 (BBC7)
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The author and creator of Adrian Mole inherits Billie Holliday and passes on Ben E King.
Susan Hill2019100520191006 (BBC7)Benjamin Britten's 'The Sea Interludes' and Mozart's Oboe Concerto 3rd movement.
Susie Dent2020101920201020 (BBC7)
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Susie Dent chooses tracks by John Denver and by Joan Armatrading.
Suzanne Vega2015060720210118 (BBC7)
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Suzanne Vega shares tracks by Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan.
Suzi Quatro2018032420180325 (BBC7)
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The singer and broadcaster chooses tracks by Billie Holiday and Otis Redding.
Suzi Ruffell20221121Barry White's 'You're The First, The Last, My Everything' and Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way'.
Suzi Ruffell2025060720250824 (BBC7)
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Stand-up comedian Suzi Ruffe with tracks by The Supremes and Brandi Carlile.

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Suzi Ruffell2025082420250825 (BBC7)

Stand-up comedian Suzi Ruffe with tracks by The Supremes and Brandi Carlile.

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Tamasin Day Lewis2018011320180114 (BBC7)
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Tamasin Day Lewis chooses music by Bach and Fireflies.
Tamsin Greig2011041720140831 (BBC7)
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Tamsin Greig selects tracks by Bizet and Bob Dylan.

Another celebrity selects songs to inherit and pass on.

Tanya Moodie2023082020230821 (BBC7)Actor and producer Tanya Moodie chooses songs by Ernie Smith and Joni Mitchell.
Tessa Peake-jones2016012320160124 (BBC7)
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Actress Tessa Peake-Jones chooses 'She Loves You' by The Beatles.
Tez Ilyas20211108Mubarak Ho Tum Sabko' by Shabbir Kumar and 'The Lick Tappe' by Surinder Rattan/MC Metz.
The Late Ozzy Osbourne2019082620250727 (BBC7)
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The late Ozzy Osbourne chooses tracks by Al Jolson and Black Sabbath.

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Theo Paphitis2016110520161106 (BBC7)Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis chooses 'Nobody Does It Better' by Carly Simon.
Tim Minchin2024102020241021 (BBC7)Musical comedian Tim Minchin chooses tracks by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald.

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Tim Peake2024012120240122 (BBC7)Astronaut Tim Peake chooses songs by Labi Siffre and Guns N' Roses.
Tito Jackson2016092420160925 (BBC7)American singer Tito Jackson chooses 'Papa's Got a Brand New Bag' by James Brown.
Toby Stephens2020010420200105 (BBC7)Toby Stephens chooses tracks by Tubeway Army and Bob Dylan.
Tom Allen20230409The comedian chooses a classic by Whitney Houston and Chicago by Sufjan Stevens.
Tom Chaplin2017021920190513 (BBC7)
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Keane's lead singer Tom Chaplin chooses tracks by Simon & Garfunkel and The Divine Comedy.
Tom Conti2015080520150806 (BBC7)
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Actor Tom Conti chose the Scarlatti Sonata in G major.
Tom Fletcher2017032520170326 (BBC7)
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Singer-songwriter Tom Fletcher of McFly chooses 'Kids Wanna Rock' by Bryan Adams.
Tom Jones2014081520140816 (BBC7)
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The Welsh singing legend chooses music by Vaughn Monroe and Jerry Lee Lewis.

Welsh singing legend Tom Jones chooses music by Vaughn Monroe and Jerry Lee Lewis.

Tom Kerridge2023121720231218 (BBC7)Chef Tom Kerridge dishes up tracks by The Jam and I Am Kloot.
Tommy Tiernan2024051220240513 (BBC7)Tommy Tiernan chooses the Irish national anthem and a Buddhist chant.
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BBC Radio 2's Tony Blackburn chooses tracks by Jackie Wilson and Diana Ross.
Tony Christie2016050720160508 (BBC7)
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Singer Tony Christie chooses 'Come Back to Me' by Sammy Davis Jr.
Tony Hadley2020113020231024 (BBC7)Singer Tony Hadley chooses tracks by Millie Small and Queen.
Tony Robinson2023070220230703 (BBC7)Actor and presenter Tony Robinson chooses songs by Billie Holiday and Randy Newman.
Tori Amos20160221Singer-songwrter Tori Amos picks 'Thank You' by Led Zeppelin.
Tori Amos20201207The singer-songwriter inherits Fats Waller and D'Angelo and the Vanguard.
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Singer Toyah Wilcox with tracks by Simon & Garfunkel and Bjork.

The singer inherits 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' passes on 'Human Behaviour'.

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BBC Soul DJ Trevor Nelson chooses tracks by The Jackson 5 and Stevie Wonder.

Soul DJ Trevor Nelson chooses 'I Want You Back' performed by The Jackson 5.

The soul DJ, Trevor Nelson chooses The Jackson 5 and Stevie Wonder.

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Trevor Nunn chooses the Paul Temple radio theme and a classic by the Beatles.
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Actress and fashion icon Twiggy chooses 'The Laughing Policeman' and 'Yesterday'.
Ulrika Jonsson2015032120150322 (BBC7)The TV presenter chooses Verdi's The Grand March from Aida.
Ute Lemper20170813The actress and singer chooses songs by by Marlene Dietrich and Bette Midler.
Vera Lynn2015071220151108 (BBC7)
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The Second World War forces' sweetheart chooses Nat Travers' 'What Is a Mammy, Daddy?'.
Vernon Kay2024071420240715 (BBC7)BBC Radio 2's Vernon Kay chooses tracks by Billy Joel and Candi Staton.
Victoria Hislop20210802Take Five' by The Dave Brubeck Quartet and 'Pio Poli' by Michalis Hatzigiannis.
Wanda Jackson2017021220221120 (BBC7)
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Wanda Jackson inherits 'Blue Yodel No 6' by Jimmie Rodgers.
Wendi Peters20161211Actress Wendi Peters chooses 'I Won't Last a Day Without You' by The Carpenters.
Wilko Johnson2017102820171029 (BBC7)
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Wilko Johnson with The Everly Brothers' Cathy's Clown and Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited
Will Young2016111220161113 (BBC7)The inaugural Pop Idol winner Will Young chooses 'Taxman' by The Beatles.
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Opera singer Willard White chooses music by Nat King Cole and Bach.
William Boyd20170416Screenwriter and novelist William Boyd inherits 'Nature Boy' by Nat King Cole.
William Shatner2023021920230220 (BBC7)The Star Trek legend chooses 'Rocket Man' by Elton John and 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen.
Wynne Evans2024031720240318 (BBC7)Welsh tenor Wynne Evans chooses tracks by Mario Lanza and Mozart.
Yolanda Brown20210301What's Going On' by Marvin Gaye and 'Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing' by Tori Kelly.
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Fashion designer Zandra Rhodes chooses the music of Ravel and Bizet.

The fashion designer chooses 'Bolero' by Ravel and 'The Pearl Fishers' Duet' by Bizet.

Zawe Ashton2020101220201013 (BBC7)Actor Zawe Ashton chooses tracks by Paul Simon and Solange.