Samantha Power
The former US ambassador to the United Nations talks to Nihal Arthanayake about working closely with Barack Obama and her memoir; The Education of an Idealist.
Nov 05, 2019•46 min
Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake
Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
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Episodes
Jim Jefferies
The comedian talks to Chris Warburton about his success in the US, taking flak over controversies and why Australia has never produced a decent sitcom.
Oct 31, 2019•34 min
Imogen Heap
The singer-songwriter talks to Nihal about using new technology to make music and her decision to go back on the road
Oct 30, 2019•24 min
Neil deGrasse Tyson
The globally-renowned scientist, educator, author and presenter talks to Nihal Arthanayake about his new book Letters From An Astrophysicist, which charts some his correspondence with fans, haters and celebrities over his decades in the public eye.
Oct 28, 2019•43 min
Dani Dyer
Dani talks to Nihal about her dad, her new MTV show and dating.
Oct 24, 2019•20 min
Christopher Eccleston
The former Doctor Who actor talks to Nihal about his relationship with his father, Ronnie, who died in 2012; twelve years after being diagnosed with dementia.
Oct 23, 2019•43 min
Regina King
The Oscar winner talks to Nihal about starring in Sky Atlantic’s Watchmen, Boyz n the Hood and how her mum inspired her success.
Oct 23, 2019•25 min
Dave Gorman
Dave talks to Nihal about parenting, online ads and his new show Terms and Conditions Apply
Oct 22, 2019•28 min
Sir Billy Connolly
“I’m not dead!” Sir Billy talks to Nihal about comedy, the art of storytelling, his health and his nipple piercings.
Oct 17, 2019•41 min
Peter Crouch
“Clubs will spit you out.” Peter talks to Nihal about retirement, loyalty and his new book I, Robot.
Oct 16, 2019•22 min
Guy Garvey
Nihal talks to Elbow lead singer Guy Garvey
Oct 15, 2019•33 min
Aisling Bea
The This Way Up star on hip hop, accents and her new Netflix series Living with Yourself.
Oct 10, 2019•28 min
Sir Lenny Henry
The actor and comedian on his family, rise to fame and the Tiswas budget.
Oct 08, 2019•35 min
Jonny Greenwood
“The possibilities dwarf what you can do on computers”, Radiohead’s guitarist Jonny Greenwood on making classical music
Oct 03, 2019•28 min
Louis Theroux
The documentary maker talks to Nihal about his frank autobiography, relationships, parenting and his (lack of) seduction skills
Sep 25, 2019•34 min
Richard Hawley
“My guitar has been a shovel with 6 strings attached”. The singer-songwriter on his career and new album, Further.
Sep 23, 2019•16 min
Gary Lineker
The Match of the Day presenter and former England footballer talks about his new book – Behind Closed Doors, as well as BBC pay, Brexit, social media trolls and how he ended up trying to secure an interview with Diego Maradonna during a game of golf with the Argentinian president.
Sep 19, 2019•32 min
Emile Heskey
The former England, Liverpool and Leicester forward speaks to Nihal.
Sep 18, 2019•41 min
Matthew Syed
The former Commonwealth gold medallist talks to Nihal Arthanayake about the power of ‘cognitive diversity’.
Sep 18, 2019•38 min
Liam Gallagher
The Oasis singer on where he keeps his Parka collection and why his new album is an “olive branch” to Noel.
Sep 17, 2019•24 min
Chrissie Hynde
The Pretenders star on her optimistic outlook and “Valve Bone Woe”, her new album of covers.
Sep 13, 2019•35 min
Common
The rapper and actor talks to Nihal about his new album “Let Love” and being a dad.
Sep 12, 2019•26 min
Carrie Gracie
The BBC’s former China editor on her equal pay battle with the Corporation.
Sep 11, 2019•42 min
Margaret Atwood
Author Margaret Atwood, who has just published a sequel to her dystopian bestseller The Handmaid's Tale, talks politics, power and feminism with Emma Barnett.
Sep 11, 2019•27 min
Aurora
The Norwegian singer/songwriter on the freedom of living in Norway and why technology “creates a false happiness.”
Sep 10, 2019•23 min
Iggy Pop
Stooges frontman on his new album ‘Free’ and why his greatest talent is “Burnin’ up the stage”.
Sep 06, 2019•41 min
Sir Alastair Cook
The former England Captain on why he doesn’t miss test cricket, mastering his inner “gimp” and why being a Sir is “very weird”.
Sep 05, 2019•38 min
Kano
Grime star Kane Robinson on being a role model and taking time to complete his new album Hoodies All Summer.
Sep 03, 2019•24 min
George Alagiah
George Alagiah talks to Nihal about dealing with cancer, his journalism career and his new novel: The Burning Land.
Aug 27, 2019•51 min
Joe Gilgun
In a searingly honest interview, the star of Brassic, This Is England and Preacher talks to Nihal about the day to day reality of coping with mental health issues.
Aug 22, 2019•26 min
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