Damon Albarn and Paul Simonon
The pair talk to Nihal about their new album Merrie Land and why for them it reflects the current state of the UK.
Nov 22, 2018•37 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
Damien Chazelle
The Oscar-winning director behind Whiplash and La La Land talks to Nihal about his latest movie, Neil Armstrong biopic First Man, and why he’s decided to make the switch into the world of episodic TV.
Nov 21, 2018•38 min
Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie talks to Nihal about her new single and tour.
Nov 20, 2018•22 min
Lynsey Addario
The Pulitzer Prize-winning war photographer Lynsey Addario talks to Nihal about her new book, Of Love & War.
Nov 19, 2018•30 min
Jeff Goldblum
Jeff joins Nihal to talk about his new jazz album, becoming a parent in his sixties and why he cries more than his father.
Nov 15, 2018•39 min
Stan Lee (1922-2018)
As the world mourns the death of the Marvel Comics visionary, hear his final BBC 5 live interview – with Phil Williams.
Nov 13, 2018•22 min
Sam Fender
The singer-songwriter talks to Nihal about the origin of Dead Boys, why he’s recording in his home town and why he’s a big fan of Robson Green.
Nov 12, 2018•32 min
Geraint Thomas
Nihal talks to Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas
Nov 08, 2018•26 min
Andrew Flintoff
Nihal talks to the England cricket legend and future Top Gear presenter.
Nov 06, 2018•44 min
WWE Superstars
Nihal meets WWE stars Alexa Bliss, Sasha Banks, Elias and Bobby Lashley to discuss life in and out of the ring.
Nov 05, 2018•35 min
Tom Odell …Part Two
Tom tells Nihal why he no longer thinks heartbreak makes for great songwriting and how he was “floored” by meeting Rafael Nadal in the gents.
Nov 01, 2018•25 min
Jordan Peterson meets...
Controversial big thinker Prof Jordan B Peterson is joined by an audience of young men, at the Moss Side Fire Station Boxing Club in Manchester, to discuss the issues that affect them in today’s society.
Oct 31, 2018•52 min
Thom Yorke
Thom tells Nihal why composing his first film score was an “all encompassing” job, how music can change the world and why he’s not a “content creator.”
Oct 29, 2018•25 min
Sally Field
Academy-Award-winning actor, Sally Field on her decades in the industry and her relationship with Burt Reynolds.
Oct 22, 2018•37 min
Roger Daltrey
On 50 years of The Who, why he shunned the rock-star lifestyle and almost losing an eye in an onstage accident.
Oct 18, 2018•44 min
Bobby Gillespie
Primal Scream’s frontman on rediscovering the original Memphis recording sessions for Give Out But Don’t Give Up.
Oct 18, 2018•38 min
Kathy Burke
The actress and director on 24 Stories, a star studded collection of short stories to support the survivors of Grenfell Tower.
Oct 11, 2018•32 min
Elvis Costello
Elvis talks to Nihal about his new album and why it’s the perfect home for songs he wrote years ago with Burt Bacharach.
Oct 10, 2018•32 min
Jonathan Rea
The 4 time World Superbike Champion talks about life on and off the track and what he thinks about “when things are going right”.
Oct 03, 2018•42 min
Grayson Perry
Grayson Perry talks about his one man show and why he’ll never appear on Question Time again.
Oct 01, 2018•33 min
Bob Saget
The legendary US actor and comedian talks to Nihal about stand-up, dad jokes and “bullocks”.
Sep 21, 2018•20 min
Lily Allen
Lily talks to Nihal about being treated “like a cartoon” and why writing an autobiography has “cleansed” her.
Sep 20, 2018•32 min
Steve Perry
The former Journey frontman tells Nihal why he’s returned to music after more than two decades away.
Sep 19, 2018•24 min
MNEK
MNEK, who’s generated over a billion streams working with artists like Madonna and Stormzy tells Nihal why his debut album, Language, comes “from my heart.”
Sep 13, 2018•30 min
Norman Cook
Norman talks to Nihal about bringing a nightclub atmosphere to arenas and why DJ’ing still gives him a buzz.
Sep 12, 2018•25 min
Peter Crouch
Peter talks to Nihal about footballers’ extravagant lifestyles, retirement and how his family’s disinterest with football keeps him grounded.
Sep 06, 2018•39 min
Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black
Tom Daley and his husband Dustin Lance Black talk to Nihal about becoming parents.
Aug 30, 2018•34 min
Jack Monroe
The food writer talks to Nihal about falling into debt and cooking well on a budget.
Aug 29, 2018•36 min
Edinburgh Festival – Day Four
Nihal Arthanayake speaks to guests Julia Donaldson, Jamali Maddix and Luisa Omielan
Aug 16, 2018•27 min
Edinburgh Festivals – Day two
Nihal Arthanayake speaks to guests including comedians Phill Jupitus, Janey Godley and McMafia author Misha Glenny.
Aug 14, 2018•39 min
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