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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Maggi Hambling
Sat 12 Mar 2022
Maggi Hambling reveals her formative cultural influences and experiences.
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Joyce DiDonato
Sat 5 Mar 2022
American opera star Joyce DiDonato reveals the cultural turning points of her life.
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Akram Khan
Sat 26 Feb 2022
Dancer and choreographer Akram Khan on the cultural turning points of his life.
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Max Richter
Sat 19 Feb 2022
German-born British composer Max Richter on his cultural and musical influences.
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Nicole Kidman
New Year's Day 2022
Oscar winning actor Nicole Kidman discusses the experiences that shaped her creative life.
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Sting
Christmas Day 2021
Sting reveals the experiences and influences that shaped his songwriting career.
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V铆kingur 脫lafsson
Sat 18 Dec 2021
Icelandic pianist V铆kingur 脫lafsson reveals the creative turning points of his life.
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Douglas Stuart
Sat 11 Dec 2021
Booker Prize-winning author Douglas Stuart reveals the turning points of his creative life
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Kwame Kwei-Armah
Sat 4 Dec 2021
Playwright and theatre director Kwame Kwei-Armah reveals his cultural turning points
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Evelyn Glennie
Sat 27 Nov 2021
The world's leading percussionist Evelyn Glennie on her key cultural influences.
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Caitlin Moran
Sat 20 Nov 2021
Author and columnist Caitlin Moran reveals some of the cultural milestones in her life.
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Carlos Acosta
Sat 13 Nov 2021
Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta reveals the cultural turning points in his life.
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Mike Leigh
Sat 6 Nov 2021
Film-maker Mike Leigh talks about the moments that have had an impact on his creativity.
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Tracey Emin
Sat 30 Oct 2021
Tracey Emin on some of the deeply personal aspects of her life that have shaped her art.
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Paul McCartney
Sat 23 Oct 2021
Paul McCartney reveals the key moments and events that shaped his life as a songwriter.
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Bernardine Evaristo
Sat 16 Oct 2021
Author Bernardine Evaristo reveals her formative experiences and cultural influences.
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Kenneth Branagh
Sat 9 Oct 2021
Actor and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh reveals his cultural influences and inspirations.
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Welcome to This Cultural Life
Tue 5 Oct 2021
Leading cultural figures on key moments and works that fired their creative imagination.
