Inheritance Tracks
BBC Radio 4Guests on songs inherited from their parents and songs they'd pass on to their children.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 914 | Founded | 14 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsMusicSociety & Culture | |||
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Inheritance Tracks is a feature played in BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live programme.
This edition of Inheritance Tracks come from Broadway and West End singer Marisha Wallace.
Marisha’s earned Olivier nominations for her performances in Guys and Doll... more
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 ap... more
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 P... more
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
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- Short and sweet
I like hearing what certain songs mean to certain people - depending on who it is, of course! Each episode being less than ten minutes is perfect for me, because it is enough but not enough for my attention to wander. No waffling or rambling on.
Apple Podcasts5annie who listens
United Kingdom4 months ago - Can you pls ask .....
In the year 2023 ask Dolly Parker would love to hear her talk about her choices and listen to the songs xxx ps I still love this podcast ❤️❤️
Apple Podcasts5kellyUnited Kingdom3 years ago - A Beautiful Podcast
So lovely to be reminded or introduced to music that has influenced people within the context of their lives.
Apple Podcasts5Kate Hurman
Canada3 years ago - Love the back stories
The personal relationship to each piece is what makes it so special
Apple Podcasts5MakesmyheartsingUnited Kingdom5 years ago - Editing gone wrong
Just the Inheritance tracks please. Not 45 mins of the show. Thanks
Apple Podcasts4Charley Lacey-ScottUnited Kingdom6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #106 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #139 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #146 |  South Africa/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #226 |  United Arab Emirates/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #240 |  Singapore/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
Apple Podcasts | #245 |  Israel/Society & Culture/Personal Journals |
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What is Inheritance Tracks about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This series centers on personal musical heritage, exploring which songs guests inherited from family and which they now hope to pass on to the next generation. Conversations thread memory, culture, and identity through intimate anecdotes, revealing how music crosses boundaries of country, class, and era. Guests come from diverse fields—arts, sports, media, and public life—yet share a common interest in how melodies anchor memory, tell family stories, and shape who we become. Expect short, reflective episodes that blend biography with lyric moments, often anchored by a single meaningful track or two that exemplify a guest's life and values.
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Inheritance Tracks launched 14 years ago and published 914 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Inheritance Tracks include:
1. Nick Mohammed
2. Sian Brooke
3. Carlos Gu
4. Nisha Katona
5. Clare Grogan
6. Lorraine Kelly
7. Nat Sciver-Brunt
8. Russell T Davies
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