This Cultural Life Podcast
In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives across theatre, visual arts, music, dance, film and more. Hosted by John Wilson.
Episodes to download
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Lucy Prebble
Sat 30 Sep 2023
Playwright and screenwriter Lucy Prebble reveals her formative cultural influences.
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Michael Rosen
Sat 23 Sep 2023
Author and poet Michael Rosen reveals his formative creative influences and inspirations.
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Ang茅lique Kidjo
Sat 16 Sep 2023
Singer-songwriter Ang茅lique Kidjo reveals her formative cultural influences.
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Edmund de Waal
Sat 9 Sep 2023
Ceramic artist and author Edmund de Waal reveals his formative creative influences.
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Le茂la Slimani
Sat 2 Sep 2023
Author Le茂la Slimani reveals the influences and inspirations that have shaped her writing.
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Sally Potter
Sat 19 Aug 2023
Film-maker Sally Potter reveals the formative experiences that inspired her.
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Stephen Fry
Sat 12 Aug 2023
Actor, writer and broadcaster Stephen Fry reveals his cultural influences.
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Ian McEwan
Sat 17 Jun 2023
Novelist Ian McEwan reveals the formative influences that have shaped his writing.
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Jeremy Deller
Sat 10 Jun 2023
Artist Jeremy Deller discusses his career and creative influences with John Wilson.
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Errollyn Wallen
Sat 3 Jun 2023
Composer Errollyn Wallen reveals her formative influences and experiences.
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Nicole Farhi
Sat 27 May 2023
Fashion designer and sculptor Nicole Farhi on her creative influences and inspirations.
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Nick Cave
Sat 20 May 2023
Singer-songwriter and author Nick Cave shares his formative creative influences.
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Gilbert & George
Sat 13 May 2023
The artist duo Gilbert & George discuss their career and influences with John Wilson.
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Donna Leon
Sat 29 Apr 2023
American crime writer Donna Leon talks about the influences that shaped her career.
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Sally Wainwright
Sat 22 Apr 2023
TV writer and director Sally Wainwright on her formative cultural influences.
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Linton Kwesi Johnson
Sat 15 Apr 2023
Reggae poet Linton Kwesi Johnson reveals his cultural influences.
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Martin Parr
Sat 8 Apr 2023
Photographer Martin Parr on the formative influences that inspired his own creativity.
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Margaret Atwood
Sat 1 Apr 2023
Award-wining author Margaret Atwood reveals the experiences that shaped her writing.
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Alejandro I帽谩rritu
Sat 11 Feb 2023
Oscar-winning Mexican film-maker Alejandro I帽谩rritu reveals his cultural influences.
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Rachel Whiteread
Sat 4 Feb 2023
Artist Dame Rachel Whiteread reveals the influences behind some of her most famous works.
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Damien Chazelle
Sat 21 Jan 2023
Oscar-winning film-maker Damien Chazelle discusses his career and cultural influences.
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Stephen Hough
Sat 14 Jan 2023
Pianist Sir Stephen Hough talks to John Wilson about his formative cultural influences.
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Whoopi Goldberg
Sat 7 Jan 2023
Actor Whoopi Goldberg reveals the most important influences that shaped her career.
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Sam Mendes
Sat 31 Dec 2022
Director Sam Mendes reveals the formative influences on his career in theatre and film.
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Tim Minchin
Sat 5 Nov 2022
Comedian, actor and composer Tim Minchin reveals his creative influences.
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Florence Pugh
Sat 29 Oct 2022
Actor Florence Pugh talks to John Wilson about her career and formative influences.
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Shirin Neshat
Sat 22 Oct 2022
Iranian artist Shirin Neshat reveals her creative influences and inspirations.
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Ken Loach
Sat 15 Oct 2022
Film-maker Ken Loach reveals his most important cultural influences and inspirations.