Sheryl Crow

Today’s Inheritance Tracks, as featured in BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live, come from a singer-songwriter with musical theatre on his CV. Sam Ryder is currently starring in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in 2026 and the tracks most dear to him are: Inherited: Border Song (Holly Moses) by Aretha Franklin Pass On: The Show Goes On by Bruce HornsbyProducer: Anna Bailey

As featured on BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live with Adrian Chiles, the mutlit-talented Sheryl Crow shares with us a track that she has inherited and a track that she would like to pass on to someone for inspiration. Sheryl's new album - Pick You Up - is out now. Inherited: Somewhere over the Rainbow by Judy Garland Pass On: Last Goodbye by Jeff BuckleyProducers: Gareth Nelson-Davies and Ribika MoktanPhoto credit: Dove Shore

The inheritance tracks of actor, presenter and singer Robson Green are inspired by his love of Northumberland.He made his name in TV with roles in the military drama "Soldier Soldier", and as clinical psychologist Dr. Tony Hill in "Wire in the Blood".He and his "Soldier Soldier" co-star Jerome Flynn's version of "Unchained Melody" sold more than 1.9 million copies in the UK.His inheritance tracks draw on his life in Hexham in Northumberland.Inherited: "Run for Home" by Lindisfarne. Pass On: "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash.Producer: Ribika Moktan.

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 Dolls and Oklahoma! Her Inheritance Tracks draw on the gospel sounds of her childhood in North Carolina. Inherited: At Last by Etta James Pass On: Here Comes The Sun by Nina SimoneProducer: Anna Bailey

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-DaviesImage 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 PowellImage 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 RipertonJim'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 StornowayProducer: 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 RainbowProducer: Jesse Edwards