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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Thelma Schoonmaker
Thu 7 Nov 2024
Oscar-winning film editor Thelma Schoonmaker reveals the turning points of her career.
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Julie Taymor
Thu 24 Oct 2024
Director Julie Taymor talks to John Wilson about her formative creative influences.
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Hanif Kureishi
Thu 17 Oct 2024
Writer Hanif Kureishi reveals the experiences and influences that shaped his career.
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Nile Rodgers
Thu 10 Oct 2024
Nile Rodgers, composer, guitarist and founding member of Chic, on his cultural influences.
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Margaret Drabble
Thu 3 Oct 2024
Writer and critic Dame Margaret Drabble reveals the formative influences on her career.
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Marina Abramovi膰
Thu 26 Sep 2024
Serbian conceptual and performance artist Marina Abramovi膰 on her cultural inspirations.
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Peter Kosminsky
Thu 19 Sep 2024
Director and screenwriter Peter Kosminsky reveals the influences that shaped his career.
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Marlon James
Thu 12 Sep 2024
Booker prize-winning Jamaican author Marlon James reveals his cultural influences.
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Kiri Te Kanawa
Thu 5 Sep 2024
Opera star Dame Kiri Te Kanawa reveals the biggest influences on her cultural life.
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Lee Child
Thu 29 Aug 2024
Best-selling crime novelist Lee Child on his formative cultural influences.
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Peter Blake
Thu 4 Jul 2024
Artist Sir Peter Blake reveals the formative influences on his creativity and career.
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Simon McBurney
Thu 27 Jun 2024
Actor, playwright and director Simon McBurney reveals his creative inspirations.
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Salman Rushdie
Thu 20 Jun 2024
Sir Salman Rushdie on his formative creative influences and experiences.
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Judy Chicago
Thu 13 Jun 2024
American artist Judy Chicago reveals the influences and experiences that shaped her work.
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Neil Jordan
Thu 6 Jun 2024
Oscar-winning film-maker and novelist Neil Jordan on his creative influences.
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Zadie Smith
Thu 30 May 2024
Writer Zadie Smith reveals her formative cultural experiences and influences.
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Lily Allen
Thu 23 May 2024
Singer-songwriter and actor Lily Allen on her formative cultural influences.
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John Adams
Thu 16 May 2024
American composer John Adams reveals his influences and formative cultural experiences.
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Sebasti茫o Salgado
Thu 2 May 2024
Brazilian photographer Sebasti茫o Salgado reveals the formative experiences of his career
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Antony Gormley
Thu 25 Apr 2024
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.
