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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Julian Barnes
Thu 12 Feb 2026
Award-winning writer Julian Barnes discusses his career and formative cultural influences.
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Imogen Cooper
Thu 5 Feb 2026
Pianist Dame Imogen Cooper reveals her formative cultural influences and experiences.
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Jonathan Pryce
Thu 29 Jan 2026
Actor Sir Jonathan Pryce talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences and career.
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Katie Mitchell
Thu 22 Jan 2026
Theatre and opera director Katie Mitchell on her career and formative influences.
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Annie Leibovitz
Thu 15 Jan 2026
American photographer Annie Leibovitz talks about her career and cultural influences.
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Guillermo del Toro
Thu 8 Jan 2026
Oscar-winning Mexican film-maker Guillermo del Toro reveals his cultural influences.
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Ricky Gervais
New Year's Day 2026
Comedian and writer Ricky Gervais reveals his formative creative influences.
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Jennifer Lawrence
Thu 6 Nov 2025
Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence reveals her creative inspirations.
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Rufus Wainwright
Thu 30 Oct 2025
Singer-songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright on his creative influences.
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Mark Ronson
Thu 23 Oct 2025
Music producer and songwriter Mark Ronson reveals his creative influences and experiences.
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Thomas Ad猫s
Thu 9 Oct 2025
Composer and conductor Thomas Ad猫s reveals his formative creative influences.
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Jonathan Anderson
Thu 2 Oct 2025
Fashion designer Jonathan Anderson on his creative influences and inspirations.
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Jackie Kay
Thu 25 Sep 2025
Poet, writer and former Makar Jackie Kay reveals her formative creative influences.
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Kerry James Marshall
Thu 18 Sep 2025
American artist Kerry James Marshall reveals his most significant cultural influences.
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Alicia Vikander
Thu 11 Sep 2025
Academy Award-winning actor Alicia Vikander on her formative creative influences.
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Alison Balsom
Thu 4 Sep 2025
Trumpeter Alison Balsom reveals her most significant cultural influences and experiences.
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Eric Idle
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Comic writer, musician and actor Eric Idle reveals his creative influences.
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Katherine Rundell
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Author Katherine Rundell reveals her cultural influences and inspirations.
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Jenny Saville
Thu 12 Jun 2025
Painter Jenny Saville talks to John Wilson about her formative influences.
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Alan Menken
Thu 5 Jun 2025
Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken reveals his formative cultural influences.
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Gillian Anderson
Thu 29 May 2025
Actor Gillian Anderson on her most significant creative influences and experiences.
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Pete Townshend
Thu 22 May 2025
Pete Townshend, songwriter, guitarist and co-founder of The Who on his cultural influences
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James Rhodes
Thu 15 May 2025
Pianist James Rhodes talks to John Wilson about his formative influences and experiences.
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Doris Salcedo
Thu 8 May 2025
Colombian artist and sculptor Doris Salcedo reveals her formative cultural influences.
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Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Thu 1 May 2025
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason reveals his formative cultural influences.
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Simon Russell Beale
Thu 17 Apr 2025
Actor Sir Simon Russell Beale reveals his cultural influences and inspirations.
