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This Cultural Life Episodes

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    Le茂la Slimani

    Author Le茂la Slimani reveals the influences and inspirations that have shaped her writing.

  2. Melvyn Bragg

    Writer and broadcaster Melvyn Bragg reveals his formative creative influences.

  3. Sally Potter

    Film-maker Sally Potter reveals the formative experiences that inspired her.

  4. Stephen Fry

    Actor, writer and broadcaster Stephen Fry reveals his cultural influences.

  5. Ian McEwan

    Novelist Ian McEwan reveals the formative influences that have shaped his writing.

  6. Jeremy Deller

    Artist Jeremy Deller discusses his career and creative influences with John Wilson.

  7. Errollyn Wallen

    Composer Errollyn Wallen reveals her formative influences and experiences.

  8. Nicole Farhi

    Fashion designer and sculptor Nicole Farhi on her creative influences and inspirations.

  9. Nick Cave

    Singer-songwriter and author Nick Cave shares his formative creative influences.

  10. Gilbert & George

    The artist duo Gilbert & George discuss their career and influences with John Wilson.

  11. Baaba Maal

    Senegalese singing star Baaba Maal on his formative influences.

  12. Donna Leon

    American crime writer Donna Leon talks about the influences that shaped her career.

  13. Sally Wainwright

    TV writer and director Sally Wainwright on her formative cultural influences.

  14. Linton Kwesi Johnson

    Reggae poet Linton Kwesi Johnson reveals his cultural influences.

  15. Martin Parr

    Photographer Martin Parr on the formative influences that inspired his own creativity.

  16. Margaret Atwood

    Award-wining author Margaret Atwood reveals the experiences that shaped her writing.

  17. Alejandro I帽谩rritu

    Oscar-winning Mexican film-maker Alejandro I帽谩rritu reveals his cultural influences.

  18. Rachel Whiteread

    Artist Dame Rachel Whiteread reveals the influences behind some of her most famous works.

  19. Eliza Carthy

    Folk musician Eliza Carthy reveals her formative cultural influences.

  20. Damien Chazelle

    Oscar-winning film-maker Damien Chazelle discusses his career and cultural influences.

  21. Stephen Hough

    Pianist Sir Stephen Hough talks to John Wilson about his formative cultural influences.

  22. Whoopi Goldberg

    Actor Whoopi Goldberg reveals the most important influences that shaped her career.

  23. Sam Mendes

    Director Sam Mendes reveals the formative influences on his career in theatre and film.

  24. Tim Minchin

    Comedian, actor and composer Tim Minchin reveals his creative influences.

  25. Florence Pugh

    Actor Florence Pugh talks to John Wilson about her career and formative influences.

  26. Shirin Neshat

    Iranian artist Shirin Neshat reveals her creative influences and inspirations.

  27. Ken Loach

    Film-maker Ken Loach reveals his most important cultural influences and inspirations.

  28. Es Devlin

    Artist and set designer Es Devlin on the influences that have inspired her own creativity.

  29. Glenda Jackson

    Actor Glenda Jackson reveals the influences that inspired her work on stage and screen.

  30. James Corden

    James Corden reveals the most important people and cultural works that have inspired him.

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