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Nigel Havers

The actor and broadcaster on the soundtrack of his life.

The actor and presenter Nigel Havers was born in Middlesex in 1951 to a barrister father and an author mother.

His screen roles have been varied, from His portrayal of Lord Andrew Lindsay in the film Chariots of Fire in 1981 which earned him a BAFTA nomination, to Lewis Archer in Coronation Street for over a decade and a guest spot in Downton Abbey amongst other.

He was the face of Nescafe for many years, and is now seen presenting The Bidding Room on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ television.

With such a varied life and career – what then will he choose for his Inheritance Tracks?

Inherited: I've Got You Under My Skin by Mel Tormé
Pass on: Still Crazy After All These Years by Paul Simon

Producers: Ben Mitchell and Anna Bailey

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