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This Cultural Life

Figures from the worlds of art and culture talk about their influences and inspirations.

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Series 2: Judi Dench: Shakespeare Special

This Cultural Life - Series 2: Judi Dench: Shakespeare Special

Dame Judi Dench talks to John Wilson about her biggest cultural influence: William Shakespeare.

27-11-2023

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Series 2: Margaret Atwood

This Cultural Life - Series 2: Margaret Atwood

John Wilson talks to award-wining author Margaret Atwood about the experiences that shaped her writing.

25-11-2023

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Series 1: 2. Bernardine Evaristo

This Cultural Life - Series 1: 2. Bernardine Evaristo

Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo talks to John Wilson about the formative experiences and cultural influences that have had a profound effect on her work.\n\nEvar ...

20-11-2023

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Series 1: 1. Kenneth Branagh

This Cultural Life - Series 1: 1. Kenneth Branagh

Actor and film-maker Sir Kenneth Branagh talks to John Wilson about the key influences and inspirations that have shaped his own work. In a wide-ranging conversation, he reveals ...

02-11-2023

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Series 2: Jeremy Deller

This Cultural Life - Series 2: Jeremy Deller

Award-winning artist Jeremy Deller discusses his career and creative influences with John Wilson.

30-10-2023

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Series 2: Sally Wainwright

This Cultural Life - Series 2: Sally Wainwright

Award-winning television dramatist and director Sally Wainwright talks to John Wilson about her formative cultural influences. After learning the art of screenwriting whilst wor ...

09-08-2023

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Series 2: 1. Glenda Jackson

This Cultural Life - Series 2: 1. Glenda Jackson

Glenda Jackson talks to John Wilson about her most important cultural influences, including the impact of three key figures on her life and career: theatre director Peter Brook, ...

15-06-2023

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Series 2: 4. Whoopi Goldberg

This Cultural Life - Series 2: 4. Whoopi Goldberg

Actor Whoopi Goldberg reveals the most important influences and experiences that shaped her own creativity.

25-05-2023

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Series 2: 6. Ken Loach

This Cultural Life - Series 2: 6. Ken Loach

Over six decades, Ken Loach has forged a reputation as Britain’s foremost politically engaged film-maker, exploring issues of social justice, freedom and power. He has twi ...

18-01-2023

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Series 2: 3. Tim Minchin

This Cultural Life - Series 2: 3. Tim Minchin

Comedian, actor and composer Tim Minchin, the songwriter behind Matilda the Musical, chooses his creative influences and discusses his career.

10-12-2022

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Series 2: 2. Nicola Benedetti

This Cultural Life - Series 2: 2. Nicola Benedetti

Violinist Nicola Benedetti reveals the influences and experiences that have led her to become one of the world’s greatest classical musicians.

10-10-2022

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Series 1: 8. Evelyn Glennie

This Cultural Life - Series 1: 8. Evelyn Glennie

The world's leading classical solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie talks to John Wilson about her career and some of the key influences on her artistic path.\n\nFrom growing up in ...

13-02-2022

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Series 1: 7. Kwame Kwei-armah

This Cultural Life - Series 1: 7. Kwame Kwei-armah

Playwright and artistic director of London's Young Vic theatre Kwame Kwei-Armah shares some of the influences that have had a significant impact on his work.\n\nKwei-Armah pursu ...

06-02-2022

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Series 1: 6. Nicole Kidman

This Cultural Life - Series 1: 6. Nicole Kidman

Oscar winner Nicole Kidman talks to John Wilson about the influence on her career of working with great film-makers.\n\nSince her breakthrough in the 1989 thriller Dead Calm, Ni ...

30-01-2022

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Series 1: 5. Carlos Acosta

This Cultural Life - Series 1: 5. Carlos Acosta

Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta talks to John Wilson about some of the key moments of his cultural life.\n\nHe discusses the influence of his father, his early love of breakdanc ...

23-01-2022

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Series 1: 4. Tracey Emin

This Cultural Life - Series 1: 4. Tracey Emin

Artist Tracey Emin talks to John Wilson about the experiences that have shaped her life and career.\n\nIn a deeply personal interview, Emin speaks about undergoing treatment for ...

12-12-2021

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Series 1: 3. Mike Leigh

This Cultural Life - Series 1: 3. Mike Leigh

Film director Mike Leigh talks to John Wilson about the art and experiences that have shaped his own creative life.\n\nLeigh recalls his early life in Salford and reveals how a ...

07-12-2021

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