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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Antony Gormley
Last Thursday
Sculptor Sir Antony Gormley reveals his formative creative influences and experiences.
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Sam Taylor-Johnson
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Film director and artist Sam Taylor-Johnson reveals her creative influences.
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Antonio Pappano
Thu 11 Apr 2024
Conductor and pianist Sir Antonio Pappano on his formative cultural influences.
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Michael Palin
Thu 4 Apr 2024
Actor, comedian, presenter and writer Sir Michael Palin reveals his creative influences.
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Yorgos Lanthimos
Sat 10 Feb 2024
Film-maker Yorgos Lanthimos discusses the influences on his work and his creative process.
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Juliette Binoche
Sat 3 Feb 2024
Actor Juliette Binoche reveals the formative influences that shaped her career.
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Frank Auerbach
Sat 27 Jan 2024
Artist Frank Auerbach talks about his life and some of the influences on his work.
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Patricia Cornwell
Sat 13 Jan 2024
Crime writer Patricia Cornwell reveals her formative creative influences and experiences.
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Andrew Scott
Sat 6 Jan 2024
Actor Andrew Scott reveals his most important creative influences and experiences.
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Nigel Kennedy
Sat 30 Dec 2023
Violinist Nigel Kennedy reveals his formative cultural influences and experiences.
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Judi Dench
Sat 4 Nov 2023
Dame Judi Dench on her pivotal moments performing Shakespeare on stage and screen.
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Werner Herzog
Sat 28 Oct 2023
German film-maker and writer Werner Herzog on his cultural inspirations.
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George the Poet
Sat 14 Oct 2023
Spoken word artist George the Poet reveals his formative cultural influences.
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Matthew Bourne
Sat 7 Oct 2023
Choreographer Matthew Bourne on his cultural influences and inspirations.
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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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Angélique Kidjo
Sat 16 Sep 2023
Singer-songwriter Angélique 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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Leïla Slimani
Sat 2 Sep 2023
Author Leïla 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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