- 5 minutes 9 secondsAdrian 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
18 July 2026, 9:00 am - 5 minutes 23 secondsNisha 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
11 July 2026, 10:50 am - 6 minutes 41 secondsClare 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 July 2026, 10:00 am - 4 minutes 52 secondsMark 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
27 June 2026, 10:01 am - 6 minutes 6 secondsLorraine 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)
20 June 2026, 10:12 am - 3 minutes 58 secondsNat 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
13 June 2026, 9:58 am - 5 minutes 30 secondsRussell 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
6 June 2026, 9:00 am - 5 minutes 56 secondsKatie 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
30 May 2026, 9:00 am - 5 minutes 22 secondsPrue Leith
Dame 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
23 May 2026, 9:00 am - 5 minutes 17 secondsJason Watkins
This 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 Dreams
Producer: Ribika Moktan
16 May 2026, 10:13 am - 5 minutes 14 secondsNick Robinson
This week’s Inheritance Tracks come from Presenter and Journalist, Nick Robinson.
Nick is the BBC’s and ITV former political editor and he started as a presenter on Today (Radio 4) in November 2015.
Here are the two tracks most dear to him:
Inherited: The Carpet Crawlers by Genesis taken from the album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. Pass On: Beethoven's Fidelio quartet - Mir ist so wunderbar Producers: Lowri Morgan and Jesse Edwards.
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