John Wilson speaks to leading names in art and culture about their formative influences and inspirations.
Where to Watch This Cultural Life • Season 1
8 Episodes
Kenneth Branagh
E1
Kenneth BranaghKenneth Branagh reveals to John Wilson, the key influences and inspirations that have shaped his own work.
Bernardine Evaristo
E2
Bernardine EvaristoBooker 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.
Mike Leigh
E3
Mike LeighJohn Wilson finds out about the art and experiences that have shaped film director Mike Leigh's creative life.
Tracey Emin
E4
Tracey EminIn a deeply personal interview, artist Tracey Emin talks to John Wilson about the experiences that have shaped her life and career.
Carlos Acosta
E5
Carlos AcostaCuban ballet star Carlos Acosta talks to John Wilson about the key moments in his cultural life, from breakdancing in Havana to becoming principal dancer of the Royal Ballet.
Nicole Kidman
E6
Nicole KidmanNicole Kidman talks to John Wilson about the experiences that shaped her creative life including the great film-makers she has worked with.
Kwame Kwei-Armah
E7
Kwame Kwei-ArmahPlaywright 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.
Evelyn Glennie
E8
Evelyn GlennieThe world's leading classical solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie talks to John Wilson about her career and picks out some of the key influences on her artistic path.
