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This Cultural Life Episodes

  1. 28/05/2026

    In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.

  2. George Saunders

    Booker Prize-winning American author George Saunders reveals his cultural influences.

  3. Felicity Lott

    Soprano Dame Felicity Lott talks to John Wilson about her distinguished career.

  4. Michael Frayn

    Playwright and novelist Michael Frayn reveals his formative cultural influences.

  5. Lubaina Himid

    Artist Lubaina Himid reveals her formative influences.

  6. Robert Icke

    Theatre director and writer Robert Icke reveals his formative creative influences.

  7. David Szalay

    Booker prize-winning author David Szalay reveals his creative influences.

  8. Danielle de Niese

    Soprano Danielle de Niese reveals her cultural influences and formative experiences.

  9. Don McCullin

    Photographer Sir Don McCullin reveals his cultural influences and formative experiences.

  10. Julian Barnes

    Award-winning writer Julian Barnes discusses his career and formative cultural influences.

  11. Imogen Cooper

    Pianist Dame Imogen Cooper reveals her formative cultural influences and experiences.

  12. Jonathan Pryce

    Actor Sir Jonathan Pryce talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences and career.

  13. Katie Mitchell

    Theatre and opera director Katie Mitchell on her career and formative influences.

  14. Annie Leibovitz

    American photographer Annie Leibovitz talks about her career and cultural influences.

  15. Guillermo del Toro

    Oscar-winning Mexican film-maker Guillermo del Toro reveals his cultural influences.

  16. Ricky Gervais

    Comedian and writer Ricky Gervais reveals his formative creative influences.

  17. Jennifer Lawrence

    Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence reveals her creative inspirations.

  18. Rufus Wainwright

    Singer-songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright on his creative influences.

  19. Mark Ronson

    Music producer and songwriter Mark Ronson reveals his creative influences and experiences.

  20. Rose Tremain

    Author Dame Rose Tremain reveals her formative creative influences.

  21. Thomas Ad猫s

    Composer and conductor Thomas Ad猫s reveals his formative creative influences.

  22. Jonathan Anderson

    Fashion designer Jonathan Anderson on his creative influences and inspirations.

  23. Jackie Kay

    Poet, writer and former Makar Jackie Kay reveals her formative creative influences.

  24. Kerry James Marshall

    American artist Kerry James Marshall reveals his most significant cultural influences.

  25. Alicia Vikander

    Academy Award-winning actor Alicia Vikander on her formative creative influences.

  26. Alison Balsom

    Trumpeter Alison Balsom reveals her most significant cultural influences and experiences.

  27. Eric Idle

    Comic writer, musician and actor Eric Idle reveals his creative influences.

  28. Anselm Kiefer

    Artist Anselm Kiefer discusses his cultural influences.

  29. Katherine Rundell

    Author Katherine Rundell reveals her cultural influences and inspirations.

  30. Steve Reich

    Composer Steve Reich reveals his formative musical influences.

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