Season 1

1. Kenneth Branagh

2021-11-21 · 29m

Kenneth Branagh reveals to John Wilson, the key influences and inspirations that have shaped his own work.

2. Bernardine Evaristo

2021-11-28 · 29m

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.

3. Mike Leigh

2021-12-05 · 29m

John Wilson finds out about the art and experiences that have shaped film director Mike Leigh's creative life.

4. Tracey Emin

2021-12-12 · 29m

In a deeply personal interview, artist Tracey Emin talks to John Wilson about the experiences that have shaped her life and career.

5. Carlos Acosta

2022-01-23 · 29m

Cuban 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.

6. Nicole Kidman

2022-01-30 · 29m

Nicole Kidman talks to John Wilson about the experiences that shaped her creative life including the great film-makers she has worked with.

7. Kwame Kwei-Armah

2022-02-06 · 29m

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.

8. Evelyn Glennie

2022-02-13 · 29m

The 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.