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  1. Samuel Pepys' Playlist

    Samuel Pepys - diarist, politician and womaniser - as revealed in his favourite songs.

  2. Nell Gwyn's Playlist

    David Owen Norris recreates the musical world of Nell Gwyn in Drury Lane.

  3. The Duke of Wellington's Playlist

    David Owen Norris discovers the Duke of Wellington - the musician.

  4. John Clare's Playlist

    David Owen Norris recreates poet John Clare's music in his Helpston cottage.

  5. James Joyce's Playlist

    David Owen Norris and guests hear James Joyce's favourite songs in his Martello Tower.

  6. William Shakespeare's Playlist

    David Owen Norris and guests listen to Shakespeare's favourite songs in the Swan Theatre.

  7. Robert Burns's iPod

    David Owen Norris hears songs the Scottish bard might have carried around with him.

  8. Queen Victoria's Playlist

    In Buckingham Palace, David Owen Norris and guests hear Queen Victoria's favourite songs.