Season 1
8 episodes · 2021
1Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh reveals to John Wilson, the key influences and inspirations that have shaped his own work.
2Bernardine Evaristo
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.
3Mike Leigh
John Wilson finds out about the art and experiences that have shaped film director Mike Leigh's creative life.
4Tracey Emin
In a deeply personal interview, artist Tracey Emin talks to John Wilson about the experiences that have shaped her life and career.
5Carlos Acosta
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.
6Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman talks to John Wilson about the experiences that shaped her creative life including the great film-makers she has worked with.
7Kwame Kwei-Armah
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.
8Evelyn Glennie
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.
