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Peter Kosminsky
Director and screenwriter Peter Kosminsky reveals the influences that shaped his career.

Marlon James
Booker prize-winning Jamaican author Marlon James reveals his cultural influences.

Kiri Te Kanawa
Opera star Dame Kiri Te Kanawa reveals the biggest influences on her cultural life.

Lee Child
Best-selling crime novelist Lee Child on his formative cultural influences.

Peter Blake
Artist Sir Peter Blake reveals the formative influences on his creativity and career.

Simon McBurney
Actor, playwright and director Simon McBurney reveals his creative inspirations.

Salman Rushdie
Sir Salman Rushdie on his formative creative influences and experiences.

Judy Chicago
American artist Judy Chicago reveals the influences and experiences that shaped her work.

Neil Jordan
Oscar-winning film-maker and novelist Neil Jordan on his creative influences.

Zadie Smith
Writer Zadie Smith reveals her formative cultural experiences and influences.