Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Dolly Parton has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, and James Patterson has sold 400 million books. Now they've teamed up to write a novel together, called Run Rose Run. They told Nihal about the book - and gave their advice for young musicians and writers.
The actor talks to Nihal about his latest ITV drama Our House, how to perfect an accent, and his life in Las Vegas.
"There's still lots of mystery in it for me, I still want to get better." Musician and former The Smiths member, Johnny Marr on still being besotted with the guitar, changing attitudes and the structure of his new album, Fever Dream Parts 1-4.
"That gave me the idea that men, God even, is impotent, is unreliable." 80s pop icons Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith of Tears for Fears talk through what they learned growing up, their musical career span and their latest album, The Tipping Point.
"That's the most starstruck I've ever been." The comedian on learning to speak Russian, working with his comedy hero Steve Coogan, and his new anthology of surrealist poetry and musings.
"There's quite a lot of stuff in it that I can't believe I've said out loud." The singer-songwriter on new album FTHC, grieving loss to suicide and reconciling with his estranged father.
“Even when I had a no.1 album, I bought myself a second-hand Toyota and I thought I was winning because it smelt new." The singer-songwriter on money and success.
The comedian and writer on her new stand-up show and why she’s wary of Canterbury.
"The greatest asset of the arts is empathy... to be inside the brain of someone who thinks nothing like you." Broadway musical genius behind 'In the Heights' and 'Hamilton' Lin-Manuel Miranda on his film directorial debut, 'Tick, Tick... Boom!', how his creativity started and how art can enact change in the world.
The Bastille singer Dan Smith on their new album, and being back on tour.
"I've lived here for 20 years, you'd think I would've done something about it." The comedian and broadcaster on why he can’t speak slowly and the joys of touring.
“It’s meant to be affectionate banter, but you do occasionally get it wrong.” The comedian and After Life actor on the dangers of using family experiences in an act.
“I’ve learnt to go a bit more personal with the Lyrics.” Sam talks To Nihal about song-writing.
The Sherlock and Doctor Strange star on going Method for his latest role as a 1920s Montana rancher in The Power of the Dog.
The singer-songwriter on making music, mortality and his comic run-in with Frida from Abba and Archbishop Desmond Tutu
“There’s nothing amusing about pure success, there’s nothing funny about people with perfect lives.” Comedian Ricky Gervais speaks to Nihal about thinking more about his fans, what awards mean to him and why there's nothing funny about winners.
'People, especially British people, love an underdog.’ The reality star and self-help author on fame, self-belief and social media.
The satirist and actor on why he’s taken his interest in archaeology to the small screen and the joy of a “quiet” New Year’s Eve.
“I had a great leg up, but I had to do a lot on the way as well.” The boxing promoter on following in his father’s footsteps.
The jazz pianist and presenter on making a Christmas album and working with producer Quincy Jones.
'I've never ruined my appreciation of art by attempting to analyse it.' The comedian, novelist and scriptwriter on making a return to stand-up.
"If there's a British Squid Game, this is going to be in it... it was just horrible." The comedian and author on British Bulldog, growing up in the 1970s and the decision to track down his biological parents.
“Send me a pigeon messenger man.” The comedian and presenter schools Nihal in slang and talks about his creation of “Unknown P”.
“I put my back out doing a move too many.” The comedian on his Elvis tribute stage show and memorabilia collection.
“I don’t just sit there bashing out chords and sweating out words.“ The Radiohead frontman and his collaborator on the band’s artwork discuss the creative process.
“I knew I’d done damage before I stopped rolling.” The Manx Missile talks about his Ghent crash, mental health and stunning 2021 Tour de France.
“I’m very scared about the time when the tears stop...but right now…I’m smiling through the tears.” The singer-songwriter pays tribute to his father, who recently passed away.
“It had its own language - its own dress code - its own holiday destination." The writer and broadcaster on the influence of UK garage music on his directorial debut Pirates.
"If you're being coached by a 3 year old, then you really shouldn't be on the road." The Elbow frontman speaks to Nihal about being a bad driver, writing an album remotely, and his late mother-in-law, Dame Diana Rigg.
"Some people seem to be able to retain their wind almost indefinitely. I cannot do that, I have to let it go." The actor speaks to Nihal about breaking wind and accidentally going commando during a driving test.
