Peter Capaldi: 10 tracks defining his life inc. for Doctor Who, The Thick Of It & Glastonbury

Star of Doctor Who, The Thick Of It, Paddington and many more, actor and musician Peter Capaldi joins Vernon Kay to choose ten songs that soundtrack his life, including The Beatles, Sex Pistols, Willie Nelson, David Bowie and Taylor Swift. Peter discusses his Glasgow childhood, failure to get in drama school, and his art school punk band. He gives insights into his characters, releasing his own music in his 60s and joining Franz Ferdinand at Glastonbury. Which popstar do he and his grandson both love and which of his favourite artists did he put his foot in it?! 1:10 The Beatles - "All My Loving": including playing John Lennon & George Harrison. 6:30 Frank Sinatra - "That's Life": Peter's family would sing along during childhood in Glasgow. 9:50 Sex Pistols - "Pretty Vacant": A turning point to become an actor co-inciding with TV show 'I Claudius' and joining art school. 15:45 This Mortal Coil - "Song To The Siren": The effect of this song and being supported on tour by Cocteau Twins. 19:05 David Bowie - "Scary Monsters": Bowie's huge influence on him, his wife, and influence on his roles in 'The Thick Of It' and 'Doctor Who'. 23:05 Willie Nelson - "Loving Her Was Easier": First song for him and his wife he adores at his wedding. 24:45 The Blow Monkeys - "Digging Your Scene": Dr Robert as a great friend, leading onto curent album 'Sweet Illusions'. 28:07 Franz Ferdinand - "Take Me Out": The reaction to Peter joining them at Glastonbury. 32:08 Taylor Swift - "All Too Well": The effect of having his first grandchild in the family, leading into his time on TV series 'Criminal Record'. 36:40 The Kinks - "Waterloo Sunset": First experiences moving to London in the 60s and meeting Ray Davies. #petercapaldi #doctorwho #tracksofmyyears Tracks Of My Years is a weekly show where Vernon Kay talks to a special guest about their life and career and their favourite songs. Keep up with everything from Radio 2’s Tracks Of My Years here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m0... (audio) https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode... (TV UK only)   / bbcradio2     / bbcr2   #thebeatles #franksinatra #sexpistols #thismortalcoil #davidbowie #willienelson #theblowmonkeys #franzferdinand #taylorswift #thekinks #radio2 #criminalrecord