Season 2

1. Glenda Jackson

2022-10-03 · 29m

John Wilson talks to Glenda Jackson. She reveals her most important cultural influences.

2. Nicola Benedetti

2022-10-10 · 29m

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

3. Tim Minchin

2022-12-04 · 29m

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

4. Ken Loach

2023-01-18 · 29m

Director Ken Loach talks to John Wilson about the key moments in his life that have shaped his creativity.

5. Margaret Atwood

2023-05-01 · 29m

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

6. Whoopi Goldberg

2023-05-25 · 29m

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

7. Sally Wainwright

2023-08-09 · 30m

TV writer and director Sally Wainwright talks to John Wilson about her formative cultural influences.

8. Jeremy Deller

2023-10-30 · 30m

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

9. Judi Dench: Shakespeare Special

2023-11-05 · 30m

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