Mo Gilligan
The comedian and presenter Mo Gilligan told Nihal about his new book, That Moment When - which takes us through some of his biggest life stories. They spoke about his upbringing, his dyslexia and cooking!
Sep 02, 2021•39 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
Ed Balls
The former shadow Chancellor Ed Balls talks to Nihal about his new book, a mixture of cookery and memoir; his time on Strictly Come Dancing, his football career and campanology.
Aug 24, 2021•37 min
Nish Kumar
“I was ejected from the stage by a heavy metal band.” The comedian and podcaster reflects on how playing at the Edinburgh fringe has been a constant highlight of his career.
Aug 19, 2021•37 min
Rachel Fairburn
Rachel tells Nihal about getting nervous before performances, why her mother encouraged her to become a stand-up and how All Killa No Filla became a must listen podcast.
Aug 18, 2021•40 min
Richard Hammond
The presenter and motoring journalist chats to Nick Bright about the latest edition of the Grand Tour on Amazon Prime Video with Jeremy Clarkson and James May. In ‘The Grand Tour presents: Lochdown’ the boys go on a tour across Scotland to explore the American cars from the 70s that they saw on TV shows as kids – and to find out why these amazing vehicles never took off in Britain.
Jul 28, 2021•25 min
Bella Mackie
“The thing is to make sure the reader is rooting for her.” The journalist and podcaster podcaster tells Mobeen about the challenge of creating a likeable baddie for her first novel.
Jul 21, 2021•39 min
Ellie Taylor
"I couldn't resist her sheer magnetic force"; Comedian Ellie Taylor on why a well known TV personality found out about her pregnancy before her parents, breastfeeding in public and the joy of playdough.
Jul 14, 2021•37 min
Laura Mvula
I had to pretend I was at some 80’s inspired party.” Laura tells Nihal about the challenges of making her new album during lockdown.
Jun 23, 2021•37 min
Karin Slaughter
The bestselling crime writer tells Nihal about the inspiration behind her new novel.
Jun 22, 2021•45 min
Garbage
The band’s singer Shirley Manson tells Nihal about their new album and a long awaited return to touring.
Jun 10, 2021•37 min
Stephen Mangan
The actor, screenwriter and author talks about his first novel for children - Escape the Rooms, which he wrote in hour-long bursts in dressing rooms and on trains.
Jun 09, 2021•36 min
Big Zuu
The grime artist, podcaster and TV presenter on how his love of food from around the world inspired his new cook book and his thoughts on taking the knee at sporting events.
Jun 03, 2021•35 min
Cush Jumbo
The Good Wife star on why she needed therapy while making her new drama The Beast Must Die and how it kept her going being able to have her son with her on set.
May 26, 2021•28 min
Paul Weller
Paul tells Nihal about his 16th solo album, changing musical styles, parenting methods and how he deals with superstardom.
May 19, 2021•40 min
Tony Bellew
Former WBC world cruiserweight champion tells Nihal about the anger that fuelled his determination to succeed, why he cringes when he thinks of some of his past antics (and outfits) – and issues a warning to Youtubers who consider themselves serious boxers.
May 13, 2021•52 min
St. Vincent
Nihal talks to St. Vincent (aka Annie Clark) about her new album Daddy’s Home, where she finds musical inspiration and why she’s using her poetry and music to take ownership of a difficult event in her family’s past. Photo: Zackery Michael.
May 13, 2021•27 min
Geoff Norcott
“I didn’t eat an olive until I was in my mid-twenties.” The comedian tells Nihal about discovering “middle class” food and his memoir "Where Did I Go Right?."
May 12, 2021•44 min
Suggs
The Madness frontman talks to Nihal about a new documentary charting the band’s history. Plus the joys of being a grandfather, how they dealt with hooligans at gigs, and why he’s working on a new song with Paul Weller.
May 11, 2021•48 min
AC Grayling
The philosopher and writer talks to Nihal about Science, History and the frontiers of human knowledge.
May 10, 2021•43 min
Imelda May
The Irish singer-songwriter tells Nihal about her latest album, 11 Past The Hour and why she had to take drastic action to catch a Miles Kane concert.
May 06, 2021•34 min
Rag'n'Bone Man
“All the tracks you hear are like one take, start to finish” The singer-songwriter tells Nihal how his new album had to be recorded live in Nashville over just 6 days because of quarantine rules.
Apr 28, 2021•45 min
Jane Fallon
The best-selling author on being a cat lover and why insincere friendships are at the heart of her new novel.
Apr 27, 2021•39 min
Rose Matafeo
The award-winning stand-up, actor, director and writer tells Nihal about her new BBC comedy, Starstruck.
Apr 22, 2021•30 min
Drew McIntyre
The two time WWE Champion tells Nihal about his personal and career highs and lows and his hopes to be involved in a “Battle of Britain” pay per view fight with Tyson Fury.
Apr 22, 2021•45 min
London Grammar
Hannah and Dot tell Nihal why their third album “Californian Soil” took over four years to make and consider which of the band members is the most annoying. (Picture: Alex Waespi)
Apr 21, 2021•44 min
The Secret DJ
The self –styled “Balearic Silverback” talks to Nihal about Marathon DJ sets and the changing face of the dance music industry.
Apr 15, 2021•26 min
Tez IIyas
The comedian talks about his memoir “The Secret Diary of a British Muslim” and teaches Nihal some Arabic, Urdu and Punjabi phrases.
Apr 08, 2021•43 min
Wunmi Mosaku
The Bafta winning actor on her latest movie “His House”, screen idols and self-heating canned drinks.
Apr 07, 2021•42 min
Mel Giedroyc
The comedian, actor, former Great British Bake-Off Presenter and of course half of ‘Mel & Sue talks to Nihal Arthanayake about her debut novel ’The Best Things’.
Mar 31, 2021•46 min
Carlo Rovelli
The theoretical physicist and author of Helgoland talks to Nihal Arthanayake about the fascinating, confusing world of quantum mechanics – and its intersection with philosophy. Photo: Christopher Wahl
Mar 25, 2021•52 min
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