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Oct 5, 2021

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Candid conversations with the world’s leading cultural figures about what has fired their imagination and sparked their creativity.

Released:

Oct 5, 2021

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Podcast episode

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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.

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Mike Leigh: Film-maker Mike Leigh talks about the moments that have had an impact on his creativity. by This Cultural Life
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Evelyn Glennie: The world's leading percussionist Evelyn Glennie on her key cultural influences. by This Cultural Life
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Bernardine Evaristo: Author Bernardine Evaristo reveals her formative experiences and cultural influences. by This Cultural Life
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Víkingur Ólafsson: Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson reveals the creative turning points of his life. by This Cultural Life
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Welcome to This Cultural Life: Leading cultural figures on key moments and works that fired their creative imagination. by This Cultural Life
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Max Richter: German-born British composer Max Richter on his cultural and musical influences. by This Cultural Life
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Caitlin Moran: Author and columnist Caitlin Moran reveals some of the cultural milestones in her life. by This Cultural Life
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Ali Smith: Award-winning novelist Ali Smith on her formative creative influences and experiences. by This Cultural Life
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Brian Cox: Actor Brian Cox on the influences that have shaped his stage and screen career. by This Cultural Life
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Carlos Acosta: Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta reveals the cultural turning points in his life. by This Cultural Life
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Kwame Kwei-Armah: Playwright and theatre director Kwame Kwei-Armah reveals his cultural turning points by This Cultural Life
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Paul McCartney: Paul McCartney reveals the key moments and events that shaped his life as a songwriter. by This Cultural Life
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Shirin Neshat: Iranian artist Shirin Neshat reveals her creative influences and inspirations. by This Cultural Life
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Jarvis Cocker: Singer-songwriter and Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker reveals his cultural influences. by This Cultural Life
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Douglas Stuart: Booker Prize-winning author Douglas Stuart reveals the turning points of his creative life by This Cultural Life
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Tracey Emin: Tracey Emin on some of the deeply personal aspects of her life that have shaped her art. by This Cultural Life
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Kenneth Branagh: Actor and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh reveals his cultural influences and inspirations. by This Cultural Life
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Tamara Rojo: Spanish ballet star Tamara Rojo on her most formative cultural influences. by This Cultural Life
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Sting: Sting reveals the experiences and influences that shaped his songwriting career. by This Cultural Life
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Nicole Kidman: Oscar winning actor Nicole Kidman discusses the experiences that shaped her creative life. by This Cultural Life
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Akram Khan: Dancer and choreographer Akram Khan on the cultural turning points of his life. by This Cultural Life
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Maggi Hambling: Maggi Hambling reveals her formative cultural influences and experiences. by This Cultural Life
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Joyce DiDonato: American opera star Joyce DiDonato reveals the cultural turning points of her life. by This Cultural Life
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Stephen Hough: Pianist Sir Stephen Hough talks to John Wilson about his formative cultural influences. by This Cultural Life
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Hannah Gadsby: Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby reveals her cultural influences and creative process. by This Cultural Life
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Armando Iannucci: Writer and director Armando Iannucci reveals his cultural influences. by This Cultural Life
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Penelope Lively: Author Penelope Lively discusses her formative creative influences and experiences. by This Cultural Life
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Ken Loach: Film-maker Ken Loach reveals his most important cultural influences and inspirations. by This Cultural Life
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Michael Morpurgo: Author, poet and playwright Michael Morpurgo reveals what inspired his own creativity. by This Cultural Life
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Anoushka Shankar: Sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar on her most significant cultural influences. by This Cultural Life
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Anne Enright: Irish novelist Anne Enright reveals her creative influences. by This Cultural Life
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Sebastião Salgado: Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado reveals the formative experiences of his career by This Cultural Life
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Antony Gormley: Sculptor Sir Antony Gormley reveals his formative creative influences and experiences. by This Cultural Life
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Sam Taylor-Johnson: Film director and artist Sam Taylor-Johnson reveals her creative influences. by This Cultural Life
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Antonio Pappano: Conductor and pianist Sir Antonio Pappano on his formative cultural influences. by This Cultural Life
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Michael Palin: Actor, comedian, presenter and writer Sir Michael Palin reveals his creative influences. by This Cultural Life
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Yorgos Lanthimos: Film-maker Yorgos Lanthimos discusses the influences on his work and his creative process. by This Cultural Life
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Juliette Binoche: Actor Juliette Binoche reveals the formative influences that shaped her career. by This Cultural Life
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Frank Auerbach: Artist Frank Auerbach talks about his life and some of the influences on his work. by This Cultural Life
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Boy George: Singer-songwriter Boy George reveals his formative cultural influences. by This Cultural Life
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Patricia Cornwell: Crime writer Patricia Cornwell reveals her formative creative influences and experiences. by This Cultural Life
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Andrew Scott: Actor Andrew Scott reveals his most important creative influences and experiences. by This Cultural Life
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Nigel Kennedy: Violinist Nigel Kennedy reveals his formative cultural influences and experiences. by This Cultural Life
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Judi Dench: Dame Judi Dench on her pivotal moments performing Shakespeare on stage and screen. by This Cultural Life
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Werner Herzog: German film-maker and writer Werner Herzog on his cultural inspirations. by This Cultural Life
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Bernie Taupin: Lyricist Bernie Taupin on his formative influences and inspirations. by This Cultural Life
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George the Poet: Spoken word artist George the Poet reveals his formative cultural influences. by This Cultural Life
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Matthew Bourne: Choreographer Matthew Bourne on his cultural influences and inspirations. by This Cultural Life
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Lucy Prebble: Playwright and screenwriter Lucy Prebble reveals her formative cultural influences. by This Cultural Life
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Michael Rosen: Author and poet Michael Rosen reveals his formative creative influences and inspirations. by This Cultural Life
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Angélique Kidjo: Singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo reveals her formative cultural influences. by This Cultural Life
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Edmund de Waal: Ceramic artist and author Edmund de Waal reveals his formative creative influences. by This Cultural Life
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Leïla Slimani: Author Leïla Slimani reveals the influences and inspirations that have shaped her writing. by This Cultural Life
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Sally Potter: Film-maker Sally Potter reveals the formative experiences that inspired her. by This Cultural Life
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Stephen Fry: Actor, writer and broadcaster Stephen Fry reveals his cultural influences. by This Cultural Life
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Ian McEwan: Novelist Ian McEwan reveals the formative influences that have shaped his writing. by This Cultural Life
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Jeremy Deller: Artist Jeremy Deller discusses his career and creative influences with John Wilson. by This Cultural Life
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