Ruth Wilson
Actress known for stage, television and film work; discussed her family history and the dramatisation Mrs Wilson which revealed her grandfather's multiple lives, and reflected on actors' experience of inhabiting multiple selves.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 57min
Double Lives
Clare Carlisle, philosopher of selfhood; Lawrence Scott, commentator on digital persona; Peter Parker, historian of queer life; Ashleigh Percival-Borleigh, military historian of wartime cover identities; Ruth Wilson, actress who uncovered her grandfather's secret lives. They trace wartime cover stories, hidden mid‑century families, online personas and theatrical performance. Short, sharp conversations on concealment, performance and divided lives.
Nov 26, 2025 • 44min
Ruth Wilson - Be Challenged By What Disgusts You
Ruth Wilson, an acclaimed British actress and MBE, shares her journey from struggling to get into Oxford to taking on psychologically complex roles. She emphasizes the importance of confronting discomfort through art, inspired by her experiences with Emma Thompson. Wilson discusses the challenges of aging naturally in a demanding industry and opens up about her father's Alzheimer’s diagnosis, which has taught her to live in the moment. This candid conversation reveals the transformative power of vulnerability and creative risk-taking.
Apr 18, 2024 • 57min
Ruth Wilson, periods and concussion, Ashley Storrie on BBC comedy Dinosaur, sewing for mental health
Ruth Wilson joins to discuss running the London marathon for an Alzheimer's charity. Welsh Rugby tracks the impact of periods on concussions. Ashley Storrie talks about representing an autistic character in a BBC comedy. How sewing can benefit mental health is explored, along with support for handling post-death administration.
