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This Cultural Life

BBC Radio 4

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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  • 24 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 43 min
  • English
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  • Thursday · 43 min

    Ray Winstone

    Actor Ray Winstone reveals his formative cultural influences and inspirations.

  • September 11 · 43 min

    Nicholas Hytner

    Theatre and film director Sir Nicholas Hytner shares his formative cultural influences.

  • September 3 · 43 min

    Mitsuko Uchida

    Pianist Mitsuko Uchida discusses her cultural influences and her career in music.

  • August 27 · 43 min

    Sebastian Faulks

    Author Sebastian Faulks on his influences and formative cultural experiences.

  • July 9 · 43 min

    Tania Bruguera

    Cuban performance and conceptual artist Tania Bruguera reveals her cultural influences.

  • July 2 · 43 min

    Anish Kapoor

    Artist and sculptor Sir Anish Kapoor talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences.

  • June 25 · 42 min

    Frank Cottrell-Boyce

    Writer and Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce reveals his cultural influences.

  • June 18 · 43 min

    Kiefer Sutherland

    Actor and musician Kiefer Sutherland talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences.

  • June 11 · 43 min

    Liam Young

    Artist, filmmaker and speculative architect Liam Young reveals his cultural influences.

  • June 4 · 43 min

    Kristin Scott Thomas

    Award-winning actor Kristin Scott Thomas on her career and cultural influences.

  • May 28 · 43 min

    George Saunders

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

  • May 21 · 41 min

    Felicity Lott

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

  • May 14 · 42 min

    Michael Frayn

    Playwright and novelist Michael Frayn reveals his formative cultural influences.

  • May 7 · 43 min

    Lubaina Himid

    Artist Lubaina Himid reveals her formative influences.

  • April 30 · 42 min

    Robert Icke

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

  • April 23 · 43 min

    David Szalay

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

  • April 16 · 43 min

    Danielle de Niese

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

  • April 9 · 43 min

    Don McCullin

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

  • February 19 · 43 min

    Julian Barnes

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

  • February 12 · 43 min

    Imogen Cooper

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

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