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Inheritance Tracks
Hosted by BBC Radio 4 · EN
Guests on songs inherited from their parents and songs they'd pass on to their children.
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Adrian Lester
Yesterday00:05:09Tap to summarizeThe 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 BaileyInherited: Redemption Song by Bob Marley Passing on: Proud to be a Dread by Des'ree
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Nisha Katona
1w ago00:05:23Tap to summarizeTV 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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2w ago00:06:41Tap to summarizeThe 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 MacProducer: Gareth Nelson-Davies
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3w ago00:04:52Tap to summarizeThe 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
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4w ago00:06:06Tap to summarizeThe 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)
Transcribe →Nat Sciver-Brunt
Jun 1300:03:58Tap to summarizeNat Sciver-Brunt is the captain of England's Women Cricket Team and one of the world’s leading all-round cricketersIn 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
Transcribe →Russell T Davies
Jun 600:05:30Tap to summarizeThe 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 GaGaProducer: Anna Bailey
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May 3000:05:56Tap to summarizeThe 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 DelaysProducer: Ben Mitchell
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May 2300:05:22Tap to summarizeDame Prue Leith has written more than a dozen cookery books, seven novels, and her new memoir - "Being Old...and learning to love it!" - she explores the trials and taboos of growing older.She's no stranger to a kitchen disco with her roles on the Great British Menu and Bake Off - but has always been too afraid to sing.That is until an appearance on ITV's hit show, The Masked Singer.Let's see if her Inheritance Tracks can cook up a storm.Inherited: The Ugly Duckling by Danny Kaye Passing on: Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' by Gordon MacRae (The Masked Singer, Bandicoot Productions, ITV)Producer: Ben Mitchell
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May 1600:05:17Tap to summarizeThis week’s Inheritance Tracks come from stage and screen actor, Jason Watkins. Jason has been in brilliant in TV productions as various as the Crown, W1A and the The Lost Honour of Christopher Jeffries for which he won a BAFTA. Inherited: Al Bowlly - Love is the Sweetest Thing Pass on: Human League – Together in Electric DreamsProducer: Ribika Moktan
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