This Cultural Life (2021) is a talk web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch This Cultural Life online in HD.
This Cultural Life — Storyline
John Wilson speaks to leading names in art and culture about their formative influences and inspirations.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: John Wilson
This Cultural Life — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2021-11-21 |
| Seasons | 4 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Genre | Talk |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Four |
| Status | Returning Series |
This Cultural Life — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Kenneth Branagh (2021-11-21) — Kenneth Branagh reveals to John Wilson, the key influences and inspirations that have shaped his own work.
- E2: Bernardine Evaristo (2021-11-28) — 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.
- E3: Mike Leigh (2021-12-05) — John Wilson finds out about the art and experiences that have shaped film director Mike Leigh's creative life.
- E4: Tracey Emin (2021-12-12) — In a deeply personal interview, artist Tracey Emin talks to John Wilson about the experiences that have shaped her life and career.
- E5: Carlos Acosta (2022-01-23) — 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.
- E6: Nicole Kidman (2022-01-30) — Nicole Kidman talks to John Wilson about the experiences that shaped her creative life including the great film-makers she has worked with.
- E7: Kwame Kwei-Armah (2022-02-06) — 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.
- E8: Evelyn Glennie (2022-02-13) — 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.
Season 2
- E1: Glenda Jackson (2022-10-03) — John Wilson talks to Glenda Jackson. She reveals her most important cultural influences.
- E2: Nicola Benedetti (2022-10-10) — Violinist Nicola Benedetti reveals the influences and experiences that have led her to become one of the world’s greatest classical musicians.
- E3: Tim Minchin (2022-12-04) — Comedian, actor and composer Tim Minchin, the songwriter behind Matilda the Musical, chooses his creative influences and discusses his career.
- E4: Ken Loach (2023-01-18) — Director Ken Loach talks to John Wilson about the key moments in his life that have shaped his creativity.
- E5: Margaret Atwood (2023-05-01) — John Wilson talks to award-wining author Margaret Atwood about the experiences that shaped her writing.
- E6: Whoopi Goldberg (2023-05-25) — Actor Whoopi Goldberg reveals the most important influences and experiences that shaped her own creativity.
- E7: Sally Wainwright (2023-08-09) — TV writer and director Sally Wainwright talks to John Wilson about her formative cultural influences.
- E8: Jeremy Deller (2023-10-30) — Award-winning artist Jeremy Deller discusses his career and creative influences with John Wilson.
- E9: Judi Dench: Shakespeare Special (2023-11-05) — Dame Judi Dench talks to John Wilson about her biggest cultural influence: William Shakespeare.
Season 3
- E1: Boy George (2024-05-03) — Singer-songwriter Boy George talks to John Wilson about his formative cultural influences.
- E2: Michael Palin (2024-05-05) — Actor, comedian, presenter and writer Sir Michael Palin talks to John Wilson about his formative creative influences.
- E3: Juliette Binoche (2024-06-01) — Actor Juliette Binoche talks to John Wilson about the formative influences that shaped her career.
- E4: Peter Kosminsky (2024-11-10) — Director and screenwriter Peter Kosminsky talks to John Wilson about the experiences and influences that shaped his career.
- E5: Thelma Schoonmaker (2024-11-28) — Oscar-winning film editor Thelma Schoonmaker talks to John Wilson about the turning points of her career.
Season 4
- E1: Nile Rodgers (2025-02-28) — Nile Rodgers, composer, producer, guitarist and founding member of Chic, talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences.
- E2: Salman Rushdie (2025-03-25) — Sir Salman Rushdie talks to John Wilson about his formative creative influences and experiences.
- E3: Abi Morgan (2025-05-08) — Screenwriter and playwright Abi Morgan talks to John Wilson about her creative influences.
- E4: Sheku Kanneh-Mason (2025-06-22) — Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason talks to John Wilson about his formative influences, including his paternal grandfather, Jacqueline du Pré, Mstislav Rostropovich and Bob Marley.
- E5: Gillian Anderson (2025-10-02) — Actor Gillian Anderson talks to John Wilson about her most significant creative influences and experiences.
- E6: Pete Townshend (2026-01-30) — Pete Townshend, songwriter, guitarist and co-founder of The Who, talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences.
- E7: Mark Ronson (2026-02-01) — Musician Mark Ronson talks about his cultural influences.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does This Cultural Life have? 4 season(s) with 26 episodes.
Where can I watch This Cultural Life? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
