Inheritance Tracks

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

  1. 18 Jul

    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

  2. 11 Jul

    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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  3. 4 Jul

    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

  4. 27 Jun

    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

  5. 20 Jun

    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)

  6. 13 Jun

    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

  7. 6 Jun

    Russell T Davies

    The screenwriter and television producer Russell T Davies. From being best known to being the show-runner for the reboot of Dr Who, he’s looked at life in London during the 1980s with the series It’s A Sin and his latest TV drama is set in contemporary Manchester. His Inheritance Tracks are inspired by his family and a lost loved one. Inherited: Oh What A Beautiful Morning by Howard Keel Pass On: Americano by Lady GaGa Producer: Anna Bailey

  8. 30 May

    Katie Razzall

    The journalist and broadcaster Katie Razzall is the BBC’s culture and media editor - and co-host of The Media Show. She was formerly Newsnight’s UK editor and correspondent for Channel 4 News - but has long harboured a dream of being a WWII French resistance member. Her Inheritance Tracks are incredibly moving… Inherited: Petite Fleur by Sidney Bechet Passing on: Long Time Coming by Delays Producer: Ben Mitchell

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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
    551
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Show Website
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