‎Influential with Katty Kay - Apple TV

TV Show · Documentary

The BBC’s Katty Kay sits down for in-depth conversations with some of the most powerful and change making people in the worlds of culture, business and science. From world renowned chefs and dancers to the people redefining the we think about medicine, business strategy and literature, Katty’s informal, unscripted interviews reveal the people behind the personas that are inspiring the world today.

2023 · 23m

Starring Katty Kay

EPISODE 1

Wendell Pierce

Katty travels to Louisiana to sit down with actor Wendell Pierce, who is known for his roles in hit TV series like The Wire, Suits, and Jack Ryan. In addition to discussing his work as an award-winning actor, Pierce tells Katty about his relationship to the city of New Orleans and the devastating effect Hurricane Katrina had on him and his family.

22m
EPISODE 2

Ina Garten

Ina Garten - also known as the Barefoot Contessa - is an iconic American cook, author, and television personality. Katty visits Garten’s home in New York for a conversation about success, failure, and how Garten became one of the most influential figures in the culinary world.

22m
EPISODE 3

Anthony Fauci

Katty talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, who was America’s top doctor during the Covid-19 pandemic, about why he left the government and decided to become a university professor. Dr. Fauci also tells Katty about his work leading the US response to the AIDS crisis and opens up about how recent threats to his security have affected his day to day life.

22m
EPISODE 4

Ken Follett

Katty travels to the UK to visit Ken Follett, who is the author of dozens of bestselling novels such as ‘The Pillars of the Earth’ & ‘Eye of the Needle.’ Ken and Katty discuss his approach to writing, how he views his success, and what it was like growing up in a house where he wasn’t allowed to watch television or movies.

22m
EPISODE 5

Hugh Bonneville

Katty travels to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London to meet Hugh Bonneville, the actor who is best known for his iconic roles in Downton Abbey, Notting Hill, and Paddington. Bonneville talks about getting his start in Shakespeare, the surprising popularity of Downton Abbey, and what he’s learned from working alongside other great actors.

22m
EPISODE 6

Misty Copeland

Katty travels to New York City to meet up with Misty Copeland, the iconic ballerina who became the first African-American woman to achieve the role of Principal Dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. The two of them spoke on stage at Lincoln Center about Copeland’s status as a trailblazer, how she copes with injuries and setbacks, and what she hopes to achieve in the next phase of her career.

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