Julie Taymor

Director Julie Taymor talks to John Wilson about her formative creative influences.

• 43 mins

Bill Nighy

Actor Bill Nighy reveals some of the turning points in his career.

• 42 mins

Thelma Schoonmaker

Oscar-winning film editor Thelma Schoonmaker reveals the turning points of her career.

• 43 mins

Isabel Allende

Chilean author Isabel Allende reveals some of the influences on her creativity.

• 43 mins

James Ivory

Film director James Ivory on his most significant creative influences and experiences.

• 43 mins

Robert Harris

Writer Robert Harris reveals his cultural influences and experiences.

• 43 mins

Marin Alsop

Conductor Marin Alsop reveals the formative influences on her career.

• 43 mins

Cynthia Erivo

Actor and singer Cynthia Erivo reveals her formative creative influences.

• 43 mins

David Hare

Playwright, screenwriter and director Sir David Hare on his formative cultural influences.

• 43 mins

Theaster Gates

American artist Theaster Gates reveals his formative creative influences.

• 43 mins

Abi Morgan

Screenwriter and playwright Abi Morgan shares her creative influences.

• 43 mins

Maggie O'Farrell

Author Maggie O'Farrell reveals the influences that have shaped her writing.

• 43 mins

Simon Russell Beale

Actor Sir Simon Russell Beale reveals his cultural influences and inspirations.

• 43 mins

Wayne McGregor

Choreographer Sir Wayne McGregor reveals his creative inspirations.

• 43 mins

Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason reveals his formative cultural influences.

• 45 mins