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This edition of Inheritance Tracks comes from Nigel Planer, the mention of that name brings straight to mind Neil from the Young Ones, but there’s a lot more to Nigel than that. And there’s plenty going on in his Inheritance Tracks too. He'll be appearing at the Cheltenham Literature Festival on Monday 12 October to talk about his memoir – Young Once. Inherited: Northern Sky by Nick Drake Pass On: Jupiter by Mozart Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Image credit:Carole Bargh

We’ve seen him in Ted Lasso, and as a Celebrity Traitor and now in Sky’s legal drama, War. Here are the Tracks which mean most to him. Inherited: Somewhere Only We Know by Keane Pass On: English Dances by Sir Malcolm Arnold Producer: Catherine Powell Image credit: David Vintiner

The comedian and writer chooses the music track that she has inherited from her mother and the track she would like to pass on to her children. Inherited: These Foolish Things by Nat King Cole Pass On: Everything Is Everything by Lauryn Hill This episode of Inheritance Tracks featured on Radio 4's Saturday Live on 26 September 2026. Lucy's new book, 'Middle Aged Women' is out now. Picture credit: Andy Robinson. Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies

The Professor of Physics and broadcaster Jim Al-Khalili chooses two tracks that have inspired him. A familiar voice on BBC Radio 4, with programmes such as The Life Scientific, Jim's musical choices begin with a track that takes him back to his teeange years in Iraq. Inherited track: Father and Son by Cat Stevens Pass on: Lovin’ You by Minnie Riperton Jim's book, On Time: The Physics That Makes the Universe Tick - is available now. Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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