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This Cultural LifeEpisodes

  1. 29/01/2026

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

  2. 22/01/2026

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

  3. Annie Leibovitz

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

  4. Guillermo del Toro

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

  5. Ricky Gervais

    Comedian and writer Ricky Gervais reveals his formative creative influences.

  6. Jennifer Lawrence

    Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence reveals her creative inspirations.

  7. Rufus Wainwright

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

  8. Mark Ronson

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

  9. Rose Tremain

    Author Dame Rose Tremain reveals her formative creative influences.

  10. Thomas Adès

    Composer and conductor Thomas Adès reveals his formative creative influences.

  11. Jonathan Anderson

    Fashion designer Jonathan Anderson on his creative influences and inspirations.

  12. Jackie Kay

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

  13. Kerry James Marshall

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

  14. Alicia Vikander

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

  15. Alison Balsom

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

  16. Eric Idle

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

  17. Anselm Kiefer

    Artist Anselm Kiefer discusses his cultural influences.

  18. Katherine Rundell

    Author Katherine Rundell reveals her cultural influences and inspirations.

  19. Steve Reich

    Composer Steve Reich reveals his formative musical influences.

  20. Jenny Saville

    Painter Jenny Saville talks to John Wilson about her formative influences.

  21. Alan Menken

    Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken reveals his formative cultural influences.

  22. Gillian Anderson

    Actor Gillian Anderson on her most significant creative influences and experiences.

  23. Pete Townshend

    Pete Townshend, songwriter, guitarist and co-founder of The Who on his cultural influences

  24. James Rhodes

    Pianist James Rhodes talks to John Wilson about his formative influences and experiences.

  25. Doris Salcedo

    Colombian artist and sculptor Doris Salcedo reveals her formative cultural influences.

  26. Sheku Kanneh-Mason

    Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason reveals his formative cultural influences.

  27. Wayne McGregor

    Choreographer Sir Wayne McGregor reveals his creative inspirations.

  28. Simon Russell Beale

    Actor Sir Simon Russell Beale reveals his cultural influences and inspirations.

  29. Maggie O'Farrell

    Author Maggie O'Farrell reveals the influences that have shaped her writing.

  30. Abi Morgan

    Screenwriter and playwright Abi Morgan shares her creative influences.

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