Dave Stewart
Former Eurythmics member talks about his new album and music growing up.
May 26, 2022•27 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
Jarvis Cocker
The Pulp founder on “watching too much telly” as a child, “cobbing” stuff and wearing Lederhosen to school.
May 26, 2022•52 min
Marian Keyes
“Before I started writing I just felt like a uniquely defective oddball.” The multi-million selling author on her creation Rachel Walsh and latest novel Again, Rachel.
May 24, 2022•29 min
Jack Savoretti
The singer-songwriter on why his in-laws didn’t think he’s make it in music and his new album Europiana Encore.
May 23, 2022•43 min
Joe Lycett
The comedian and presenter on being a consumer champion, dealing with walk-outs and swimming.
May 17, 2022•36 min
Minnie Driver
Actor, podcaster, singer and author Minnie Driver joins Nihal to look back on her career, her unusual upbringings and the lessons she’s learned from her late parents.
May 11, 2022•37 min
Emeli Sandé
Emeli joins Nihal to talk in depth about live, love and the music that inspires her. Plus she performs two tracks from her new album Let’s Say for Instance.
May 10, 2022•52 min
Soft Cell
“I’m looking at the world with a wry smile.” Marc Almond on song writing and his ambition to star in a Bollywood movie.
May 06, 2022•44 min
Jake Bugg
“I think the haircut gives it away.” Jake shares some of his tricks for keeping his rock stardom quiet.
May 05, 2022•36 min
Beverley Knight
“To see an empty diary was scary.” The soul singer on the joy of returning to the West End stage.
May 03, 2022•41 min
Eddie Marsan
“I couldn’t pull a toilet chain.” Eddie tells Nihal why he spent so much time on the dancefloor as a young man.
Apr 29, 2022•41 min
Kele Okereke
“Talk about the worst film to watch as a child - I couldn’t sleep.” Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke talks to Nihal about being traumatized by horror movies as a kid, the band’s new album and how making music helps him understand himself.
Apr 28, 2022•28 min
Barry Hearn
The promoter on the business of sport, Joshua v Fury and his rules for table talk at mealtimes.
Apr 27, 2022•52 min
DBC Pierre
The Booker Prize winning author talks to Nihal about magic, backgammon, Shane Warne and his new book Big Snake, Little Snake.
Apr 26, 2022•26 min
Steve Coogan
"It's a mistake to think that the best way to deal with something is to not talk about it." Comedian Steve Coogan chats to Nihal about his upcoming portrayal of Jimmy Savile in BBC drama The Reckoning, his comedy career, cancel culture and his new tour 'Stratagem'.
Apr 21, 2022•49 min
Catherine Tate
Catherine Tate is a multi-award winning writer, actress and comedian. She talked to Mobeen Azhar about her Netflix prison comedy Hard Cell, in which she plays several parts. She told Mobeen where she gets inspiration for her characters from.
Apr 13, 2022•30 min
Jayde Adams
Comedian Jayde Adams talks to Mobeen Azhar about moving back to her hometown, her parents bickering, how her Bristol accent helped her career and her next big projects.
Apr 11, 2022•43 min
Bill Bailey
: "Major key songs don't tend to win." Comedian and musician Bill Bailey talks about the secrets of a Eurovision hit, why a release party for snails is no fun and dancing to remixes of the Skype theme.
Apr 05, 2022•38 min
Shaparak Khorsandi
The comedian and author tells Mobeen about the beginning of her comedy career, learning to live with ADHD and why doing impressions can lose you friends.
Apr 04, 2022•40 min
James Bay
"You need to always feel like anything can happen." James talks to Nihal about success, self-perception, channeling different energies and the beauty of live performance.
Mar 31, 2022•30 min
Lemn Sissay
"At 18, I didn't know anyone that knew me for longer than a year." Award-winning poet and broadcaster Lemn Sissay talks about his experience of growing up in care, what our names mean to us and his new children's book, Don't Ask The Dragon.
Mar 28, 2022•41 min
Matt Goss
The Bros lead singer on playing for Joe Biden, gaming with his brother Luke and being asked to leave an online dating site.
Mar 25, 2022•48 min
Nish Kumar
The stand-up comedian on romance, bad smells, unsympathetic audiences and Jimi Hendrix.
Mar 24, 2022•39 min
Zoe Lyons
“Getting a second series is always the hardest thing.” The comedian and writer on her BBC2 quiz show “Lightning”.
Mar 23, 2022•45 min
Bob Odenkirk
The Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor on how the lawyer got his haircut, writing for SNL and getting acting advice from Bryan Cranston.
Mar 22, 2022•51 min
Delia Smith
"Everyone knows deep down...that we're made to have peace and harmony." Chef and TV presenter Delia Smith talks about her new book You Matter; an appreciation on the phenomenon of human existence and unity. Plus, she declares her love for our very own Nihal.
Mar 17, 2022•26 min
Harlan Coben
"Damn you, Dan Brown!" Best-selling writer Harlan Coben talks through his latest book The Match, reflecting the political climate and how his golfing compares to other big-time writers.
Mar 15, 2022•47 min
Franz Ferdinand
"You need your common sense, a sense of humour and a sense of absurdity." Franz Ferdinand front man Alex Kapranos talks through the 'absurdities' of fame and what it would take for the band to play in Russia once again.
Mar 14, 2022•27 min
Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams has sold nearly 70 million albums and 30 million singles worldwide - and he still holds the record for the longest unbroken stint at number one in the UK charts. He's also a professional photographer who has captured the likes of the Queen, Dame Judi Dench and Salman Rushdie. He spoke to Nihal as his fifteenth studio album, So Happy It Hurts, was released.
Mar 10, 2022•47 min
Little Simz and Jasmine Jobson
"That aspect of being a part of something a lot larger than yourself, in order to make a great result." Rapper, actress and Best New Artist BRIT Award recipient Little Simz is joined by Top Boy actress Jasmine Jobson. The pair get into mentorship, bonding, the differences in making music and acting, and what they've learned from their parents.
Mar 09, 2022•32 min
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