Four great #ThisCulturalLife eps get evening repeats at 19.15 #BBCRadio4 this week
Tonight - Salman Rushdie
Xmas Eve - Nigel Kennedy
Xmas Day - Judi Dench
Boxing Day - Frank Auerbach
Tonight - Salman Rushdie
Xmas Eve - Nigel Kennedy
Xmas Day - Judi Dench
Boxing Day - Frank Auerbach
December 23, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Four great #ThisCulturalLife eps get evening repeats at 19.15 #BBCRadio4 this week
Tonight - Salman Rushdie
Xmas Eve - Nigel Kennedy
Xmas Day - Judi Dench
Boxing Day - Frank Auerbach
Tonight - Salman Rushdie
Xmas Eve - Nigel Kennedy
Xmas Day - Judi Dench
Boxing Day - Frank Auerbach
Felicity Lott sounds like a lovely woman. Enjoyed her discussing the pleasure of rolling foreign names around the tongue. Same Felicity, same.
#ThisCulturalLife
#ThisCulturalLife
May 14, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Felicity Lott sounds like a lovely woman. Enjoyed her discussing the pleasure of rolling foreign names around the tongue. Same Felicity, same.
#ThisCulturalLife
#ThisCulturalLife
I’ve written about our extraordinary #ThisCulturalLife interview with Frank Auerbach for tomorrow’s The Observer, available online now
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
What drives you, Frank Auerbach? A rare final encounter with art’s great workaholic
Following the British painter’s death last week, the BBC broadcaster John Wilson recalls a revelatory interview with him at his London home
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2024 at 5:21 PM
I’ve written about our extraordinary #ThisCulturalLife interview with Frank Auerbach for tomorrow’s The Observer, available online now
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Lovely piece by @johnwilson14.bsky.social on when he interviewed the late Frank Auerbach earlier this year for #ThisCulturalLife. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
What drives you, Frank Auerbach? A rare final encounter with art’s great workaholic
Following the British painter’s death last week, the BBC broadcaster John Wilson recalls a revelatory interview with him at his London home
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Lovely piece by @johnwilson14.bsky.social on when he interviewed the late Frank Auerbach earlier this year for #ThisCulturalLife. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Maggie O'Farrell is @johnwilson14.bsky.social’s latest guest on his fabulous podcast #ThisCulturalLife #BBCSounds (love that Tove Jansson & Michael Donaghy are listed among her influences)
Producer Edwina Pitman
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Producer Edwina Pitman
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Maggie O'Farrell
Author Maggie O'Farrell reveals the influences that have shaped her writing.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Maggie O'Farrell is @johnwilson14.bsky.social’s latest guest on his fabulous podcast #ThisCulturalLife #BBCSounds (love that Tove Jansson & Michael Donaghy are listed among her influences)
Producer Edwina Pitman
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Producer Edwina Pitman
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #ThisCulturalLife
New series start today 11am #BBCRadio4 then #BBCSounds First guest is bestselling author ISABEL
ALLENDE. #Family sagas, ‘73 #Chile coup, living in #exile, writing The House Of The Spirits. An extraordinary storyteller interview by BBC’s John Wilson.
New series start today 11am #BBCRadio4 then #BBCSounds First guest is bestselling author ISABEL
ALLENDE. #Family sagas, ‘73 #Chile coup, living in #exile, writing The House Of The Spirits. An extraordinary storyteller interview by BBC’s John Wilson.
BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Isabel Allende
Chilean author Isabel Allende reveals some of the influences on her creativity.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #ThisCulturalLife
New series start today 11am #BBCRadio4 then #BBCSounds First guest is bestselling author ISABEL
ALLENDE. #Family sagas, ‘73 #Chile coup, living in #exile, writing The House Of The Spirits. An extraordinary storyteller interview by BBC’s John Wilson.
New series start today 11am #BBCRadio4 then #BBCSounds First guest is bestselling author ISABEL
ALLENDE. #Family sagas, ‘73 #Chile coup, living in #exile, writing The House Of The Spirits. An extraordinary storyteller interview by BBC’s John Wilson.
#ThisCulturalLife
What a pleasure to talk to extraordinary Isabel Allende tonight about her life and creative influences. Childhood in Chile, the ‘73 coup, life in exile, The House Of The Spirits, losing her daughter Paula and much more.
Coming TCL series 10, BBCRadio4 Jan ‘25
What a pleasure to talk to extraordinary Isabel Allende tonight about her life and creative influences. Childhood in Chile, the ‘73 coup, life in exile, The House Of The Spirits, losing her daughter Paula and much more.
Coming TCL series 10, BBCRadio4 Jan ‘25
November 20, 2024 at 10:42 PM
#ThisCulturalLife
What a pleasure to talk to extraordinary Isabel Allende tonight about her life and creative influences. Childhood in Chile, the ‘73 coup, life in exile, The House Of The Spirits, losing her daughter Paula and much more.
Coming TCL series 10, BBCRadio4 Jan ‘25
What a pleasure to talk to extraordinary Isabel Allende tonight about her life and creative influences. Childhood in Chile, the ‘73 coup, life in exile, The House Of The Spirits, losing her daughter Paula and much more.
Coming TCL series 10, BBCRadio4 Jan ‘25
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #ThisCulturalLife A #Chinese state-sponsored #hacker has broken into the #US #Treasury Department's systems, accessing employee workstations and some unclassified documents.
US Treasury says it was hacked by China
A Chinese state-sponsored hacker broke into the US Treasury Department's systems, accessing unclassified documents.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 30, 2024 at 10:30 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #ThisCulturalLife A #Chinese state-sponsored #hacker has broken into the #US #Treasury Department's systems, accessing employee workstations and some unclassified documents.
“All art comes out of dissatisfaction”. If you haven’t listened to @johnwilson14.bsky.social’s wonderful interview with Frank Auerbach for #ThisCulturalLife yet you really should.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Frank Auerbach
Artist Frank Auerbach talks about his life and some of the influences on his work.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2024 at 10:56 AM
“All art comes out of dissatisfaction”. If you haven’t listened to @johnwilson14.bsky.social’s wonderful interview with Frank Auerbach for #ThisCulturalLife yet you really should.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
#ThisCulturalLife with John Wilson @johnwilson14.bsky.social is an absolute gem, one of my favourite podcasts.
Isabel Allende comes across as gentle, kind person in this interview. Wonderful to hear her thoughts on magic realism.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Isabel Allende comes across as gentle, kind person in this interview. Wonderful to hear her thoughts on magic realism.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
This Cultural Life - Isabel Allende - BBC Sounds
Chilean author Isabel Allende reveals some of the influences on her creativity.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 5, 2025 at 12:20 AM
#ThisCulturalLife with John Wilson @johnwilson14.bsky.social is an absolute gem, one of my favourite podcasts.
Isabel Allende comes across as gentle, kind person in this interview. Wonderful to hear her thoughts on magic realism.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Isabel Allende comes across as gentle, kind person in this interview. Wonderful to hear her thoughts on magic realism.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #ThisCulturalLife
New series starts Thurs 11am 02.01.25 #BBCRadio4, then #BBCSounds. John Wilson’s first guest is bestselling author #IsabelAllende. Family sagas, ‘73 #Chile coup,living in exile, writing The House Of The Spirits.An extraordinary storyteller.
#fiction
New series starts Thurs 11am 02.01.25 #BBCRadio4, then #BBCSounds. John Wilson’s first guest is bestselling author #IsabelAllende. Family sagas, ‘73 #Chile coup,living in exile, writing The House Of The Spirits.An extraordinary storyteller.
#fiction
BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Isabel Allende
Chilean author Isabel Allende reveals some of the influences on her creativity.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 30, 2024 at 10:17 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #ThisCulturalLife
New series starts Thurs 11am 02.01.25 #BBCRadio4, then #BBCSounds. John Wilson’s first guest is bestselling author #IsabelAllende. Family sagas, ‘73 #Chile coup,living in exile, writing The House Of The Spirits.An extraordinary storyteller.
#fiction
New series starts Thurs 11am 02.01.25 #BBCRadio4, then #BBCSounds. John Wilson’s first guest is bestselling author #IsabelAllende. Family sagas, ‘73 #Chile coup,living in exile, writing The House Of The Spirits.An extraordinary storyteller.
#fiction
An excellent edition of #ThisCulturalLife with Sir David Hare, one of our greatest playwrights
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
This Cultural Life - David Hare - BBC Sounds
Playwright, screenwriter and director Sir David Hare on his formative cultural influences.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2025 at 10:04 PM
An excellent edition of #ThisCulturalLife with Sir David Hare, one of our greatest playwrights
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
John Wilson: ‘As the great Melvyn Bragg exits stage left #BBCRadio4, here's his candid and moving interview with me on #ThisCulturalLife. It's one of our favourite episodes. Thank you to the cultural giant on whose shoulders all arts broadcasters stand.’
BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Melvyn Bragg
Writer and broadcaster Melvyn Bragg reveals his formative creative influences.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
John Wilson: ‘As the great Melvyn Bragg exits stage left #BBCRadio4, here's his candid and moving interview with me on #ThisCulturalLife. It's one of our favourite episodes. Thank you to the cultural giant on whose shoulders all arts broadcasters stand.’
Just finished listening to #ThisCulturalLife on #Radio4 for the second time, entranced by Kristen Scott Thomas' interview. Fascinating and witty, self-deprecating character, with a tragic loss of Father and Step-Father in her early years.
May 30, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Just finished listening to #ThisCulturalLife on #Radio4 for the second time, entranced by Kristen Scott Thomas' interview. Fascinating and witty, self-deprecating character, with a tragic loss of Father and Step-Father in her early years.
It was amazing listening for many years to #InOurTime on my journey to work. Facts I cannot retain fascinating to hear specialists respond to his questions.
Just yesterday I caught up with his episode of #thisculturallife - modest & interesting. His voice will be missed. I hope he stays well.
Just yesterday I caught up with his episode of #thisculturallife - modest & interesting. His voice will be missed. I hope he stays well.
September 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
It was amazing listening for many years to #InOurTime on my journey to work. Facts I cannot retain fascinating to hear specialists respond to his questions.
Just yesterday I caught up with his episode of #thisculturallife - modest & interesting. His voice will be missed. I hope he stays well.
Just yesterday I caught up with his episode of #thisculturallife - modest & interesting. His voice will be missed. I hope he stays well.
Wonderful edition of Radio 4’s This Cultural Life with James Ivory. Amazing energy and lucidity at 96. A great listen. #Radio4 #ThisCulturalLife
January 9, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Wonderful edition of Radio 4’s This Cultural Life with James Ivory. Amazing energy and lucidity at 96. A great listen. #Radio4 #ThisCulturalLife
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #ThisCulturalLife
Chic:
🎵 Good Times
#6music #Chic
▶️ Song/Cover on Bandcamp:
Chic - Good Times (TAWÉ Dub), by TAWÉ
track by TAWÉ
tawemusic.bandcamp.com
August 6, 2026 at 1:56 AM
🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #ThisCulturalLife
Chic:
🎵 Good Times
#6music #Chic
▶️ Song/Cover on Bandcamp:
I'm addicted to @johnwilson14.bsky.social's #ThisCulturalLife and here is his brilliant podcast with Annie Leibovitz: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
🙌🙏💐
🙌🙏💐
BBC Radio 4 - This Cultural Life, Annie Leibovitz
American photographer Annie Leibovitz talks about her career and cultural influences.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 4, 2026 at 12:09 PM
I'm addicted to @johnwilson14.bsky.social's #ThisCulturalLife and here is his brilliant podcast with Annie Leibovitz: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
🙌🙏💐
🙌🙏💐
Listening to this brilliant edition of #ThisCulturalLife whilst walking 🐶🎃 down the old Hull&Barnsley railway line. Even Philip Larkin gets a mention. Beautiful day! @plsoc.bsky.social @johnwilson14.bsky.social @edwinapitman.bsky.social 🎧
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
January 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Listening to this brilliant edition of #ThisCulturalLife whilst walking 🐶🎃 down the old Hull&Barnsley railway line. Even Philip Larkin gets a mention. Beautiful day! @plsoc.bsky.social @johnwilson14.bsky.social @edwinapitman.bsky.social 🎧
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#BBC’s John Wilson: The great #NileRodgers brought his ‘Hitmaker’ guitar to our studio, along with amazing stories about the influences+experiences that led him from #rock to #jazz to Chic+beyond. Watch #ThisCulturalLife #BBCFOUR #BBCiPlayer TONIGHT Friday 10pm
February 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
#BBC’s John Wilson: The great #NileRodgers brought his ‘Hitmaker’ guitar to our studio, along with amazing stories about the influences+experiences that led him from #rock to #jazz to Chic+beyond. Watch #ThisCulturalLife #BBCFOUR #BBCiPlayer TONIGHT Friday 10pm
G. Saunders on #ThisCulturalLife about being broke and with kids: „So I thought I got to write a book and get us out of this mess. I said to her [my wife]: ‚Don’t worry, we’re sitting on a gold mine.’ She started reading it […], her head in her hands, like, ‚Oh my God, this is so bad.’”
#booksky 💙📚
#booksky 💙📚
June 21, 2026 at 3:04 AM
G. Saunders on #ThisCulturalLife about being broke and with kids: „So I thought I got to write a book and get us out of this mess. I said to her [my wife]: ‚Don’t worry, we’re sitting on a gold mine.’ She started reading it […], her head in her hands, like, ‚Oh my God, this is so bad.’”
#booksky 💙📚
#booksky 💙📚
If anyone deserved an #Imagine... But in lieu of getting Yentobd, here's @errollynwallen.bsky.social's chat with @johnwilson14.bsky.social #ThisCulturalLife in case anyone wants to RT it. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
This Cultural Life - Errollyn Wallen - BBC Sounds
Composer Errollyn Wallen reveals her formative influences and experiences.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
If anyone deserved an #Imagine... But in lieu of getting Yentobd, here's @errollynwallen.bsky.social's chat with @johnwilson14.bsky.social #ThisCulturalLife in case anyone wants to RT it. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
“I’m writing for my life”
This week’s #ThisCulturalLife is a fascinating, funny, sad & profound #conversation with the indomitable+inspiring #Hanifkureishi
Thursday 17/10/24 11am at #BBCRadio4
Subscribe to This Cultural Life #podcast at #BBCSounds
This week’s #ThisCulturalLife is a fascinating, funny, sad & profound #conversation with the indomitable+inspiring #Hanifkureishi
Thursday 17/10/24 11am at #BBCRadio4
Subscribe to This Cultural Life #podcast at #BBCSounds
October 16, 2024 at 9:49 PM
“I’m writing for my life”
This week’s #ThisCulturalLife is a fascinating, funny, sad & profound #conversation with the indomitable+inspiring #Hanifkureishi
Thursday 17/10/24 11am at #BBCRadio4
Subscribe to This Cultural Life #podcast at #BBCSounds
This week’s #ThisCulturalLife is a fascinating, funny, sad & profound #conversation with the indomitable+inspiring #Hanifkureishi
Thursday 17/10/24 11am at #BBCRadio4
Subscribe to This Cultural Life #podcast at #BBCSounds
Always nice to hear Jackie Kay on the radio. She sounds so positive, and doesn’t seem to take herself that seriously. So unlike so many poets, who sound incredibly dreary. Just a continuation of the awful school-taught poetry.
#ThisCulturalLife
#ThisCulturalLife
September 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Always nice to hear Jackie Kay on the radio. She sounds so positive, and doesn’t seem to take herself that seriously. So unlike so many poets, who sound incredibly dreary. Just a continuation of the awful school-taught poetry.
#ThisCulturalLife
#ThisCulturalLife
#BBC’s #JohnWilson: #ThisCulturalLife #NileRodgers
#Heroin #addict parents,playing #chess with #LennieBruce+TheloniousMonk, creating #Chic with Bernard Edwards,making hit after hit,losing Bernard. Amazing stories,+he plays ‘the Hitmaker’ throughout.
#BBCRadio4 Thurs 10th Oct 11am then #BBCSounds
#Heroin #addict parents,playing #chess with #LennieBruce+TheloniousMonk, creating #Chic with Bernard Edwards,making hit after hit,losing Bernard. Amazing stories,+he plays ‘the Hitmaker’ throughout.
#BBCRadio4 Thurs 10th Oct 11am then #BBCSounds
October 9, 2024 at 7:54 PM
#BBC’s #JohnWilson: #ThisCulturalLife #NileRodgers
#Heroin #addict parents,playing #chess with #LennieBruce+TheloniousMonk, creating #Chic with Bernard Edwards,making hit after hit,losing Bernard. Amazing stories,+he plays ‘the Hitmaker’ throughout.
#BBCRadio4 Thurs 10th Oct 11am then #BBCSounds
#Heroin #addict parents,playing #chess with #LennieBruce+TheloniousMonk, creating #Chic with Bernard Edwards,making hit after hit,losing Bernard. Amazing stories,+he plays ‘the Hitmaker’ throughout.
#BBCRadio4 Thurs 10th Oct 11am then #BBCSounds