Inheritance Tracks

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Guests on songs inherited from their parents and songs they'd pass on to their children.

  1. 1 day ago

    Sian Brooke

    This edition of Inheritance Tracks are the choices of the actress Sian Brooke. Sian features as one of the police officers in the Belfast based and BAFTA winning television drama, Blue Lights on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Inherited track: Dance Little Sister by Sananda Maitreya Pass on: Zorbing by Stornoway Producer: Lowri Morgan (picture credit:David Reiss)

  2. 5 Sept

    Carlos Gu

    Carlos was Karen Carney’s professional dancing partner on Strictly Come Dancing in 2025 and together they lifted the glitterball trophy. On the eve of the new series he shares the music tracks that have inspired his dancing and moments in his life. Inherited track: Barbra Streisand - The Way We Were Pass on: Judy Garland - Over The Rainbow Producer: Jesse Edwards

  3. 18 July

    Adrian Lester

    The actor Adrian Lester has had hearts a flutter from Stratford-upon-Avon to London in his latest role as Cyrano De Bergerac. The Birmingham born Hustle star's first experience of performing was in the choir at St Chad's Cathedral, before going onto win the Laurence-Olivier-Award for 'Best Actor in a Musical', for his performance in Stephen Sondheim's musical 'Company'. So with singing in his blood we decided to ask what his Inheritance Tracks would be... Producers: Ben Mitchell and Anna Bailey Inherited: Redemption Song by Bob Marley Passing on: Proud to be a Dread by Des'ree

  4. 11 July

    Nisha Katona

    TV personality, chef and restaurateur behind Mowgli Street Food restaurants on the tracks that have shaped her. Inherited: ABBA - The Day Before You Came Pass on: Leonard Cohen - Dance With Me to the End of Love Producer: Lowri Morgan Researcher: Jesse Edwards

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  5. 4 July

    Clare Grogan

    The Singer-Songwriter on the tracks that have inspired her work and life. Inherited: Tracks of My Tears by Smokey Robinson Pass on: Sara by Fleetwood Mac Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies

  6. 27 June

    Mark Billingham

    The best selling crime author on the tracks that have inspired him. Inherited: Have Mercy on the Criminal by Elton John Pass on: He Stopped Loving Her Today by George Jones

  7. 20 June

    Lorraine Kelly

    The Inheritance Tracks are the choice of the much-loved broadcaster Lorraine Kelly as featured in BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live on 20 June 2026. Inherited: Jupiter from The Planet Suite by Holst Pass on: Starman by David Bowie Producer: Anna Bailey (Picture credit: Nicky Johnston)

  8. 13 June

    Nat Sciver-Brunt

    Nat Sciver-Brunt is the captain of England's Women Cricket Team and one of the world’s leading all-round cricketers In June 2026, Nat is presently engaged in trying to lead the side to triumph in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. With proven leadership at the highest level, she’s found the time to share with us her Inheritance Tracks. Inherited: Robbie Williams - Angels Pass On: Extreme - More Than Words

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Guests on songs inherited from their parents and songs they'd pass on to their children.

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  • Creator
    BBC Radio 4
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    553
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
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