Penn Badgley
Nihal speaks to the star of Netflix’s smash hit series ‘You’.
Mar 09, 2023•32 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
Michael Rosen
The children's author Michael Rosen on how he's 'getting better' after nearly dying of coronavirus
Feb 28, 2023•53 min
Bernie Sanders
The Vermont senator and former Presidential candidate on inequality and “uber-capitalism.”
Feb 23, 2023•32 min
Hugh Jackman
“I could not have been worse.” The Hollywood star reveals his most embarrassing audition.
Feb 22, 2023•35 min
All Quiet on the Western Front
“I hope to inspire folks that they can do this” Two of the driving forces behind the BAFTA winning film, ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’, producer Malte Grunert and screenwriter Lesley Paterson share the challenges they faced in making the film, and why they felt the story should be told.
Feb 21, 2023•55 min
Macklemore
“I’m selling music but that’s not the spiritual core of my job”. The rapper and songwriter on fatherhood, art and addiction.
Feb 20, 2023•46 min
Tony King
“I’m in the studio, dressed as the Queen, doing a commercial for John Lennon.” The music industry insider on Elton John, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Roy Orbison.
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Adam Curtis
"This showed the extraordinary complexity of what millions of people went through." The multi-BAFTA winning filmmaker, Adam Curtis on how he pieced together the fall of the Soviet Union, using never-before-seen archive footage.
Feb 03, 2023•33 min
Jay Shetty
“If I want a compliment from someone else to feel good, I’m actually going to find that good in myself first”. The bestselling author, former monk and social media star on why he wants us all to write a love letter to our younger selves.
Feb 02, 2023•51 min
KSI
"I was terrified. For me to come to them and say I'd failed, it was traumatic." YouTuber, rapper and boxer tells Nihal how a past failure drives his thirst for success.
Jan 30, 2023•38 min
Darren Harriott
"I've got two bruised hips; whiplash and my partners blade sliced my arm open." The comedian tells Nihal about the challenges of doing Dancing On Ice.
Jan 24, 2023•39 min
Rick Rubin
“You never know where that peak is until you go past it.” The producer and Def Jam co-founder on making records.
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Stephen Mangan
“They look at the world with a sensitivity that I don’t.” The actor and writer on the “magic” of art.
Jan 11, 2023•29 min
Terry Hall
Another chance to listen to Nihal speak to Terry Hall in 2019. Tributes have been paid to The Specials lead singer, after his death at the age of 63.
Dec 20, 2022•24 min
Romesh Ranganathan
The comedian and presenter tells Nihal why he’s no role model for Asian footballers.
Dec 08, 2022•41 min
Ricky Gervais
“The joke is a magic trick – every word matters.” Ricky Gervais tells Nihal there are no off-limit topics in comedy, as long as you craft the joke in the right way.
Dec 07, 2022•53 min
Joan Armatrading
“I can’t claim credit for what I do – it’s a god given talent.” Joan Armatrading tells Nihal why she keeps making music, after 22 albums and five decades.
Nov 15, 2022•35 min
Micah Richards
As a player, he won two Premier League titles and an FA Cup when he was playing at Manchester City. Now, he is a fan favourite pundit on 5 Live, Match of the Day and Sky Sports. Micah Richards joined Nihal to talk about his memoir.
Nov 08, 2022•48 min
Greta Thunberg
“Our societies are still very much in denial.” The climate campaigner on the media, greenwashing and her favourite veg.
Nov 02, 2022•49 min
Rob Delaney
“I don’t have to get to a finish line with grief”. The actor, comedian and writer talks about his memoir of loss
Oct 19, 2022•50 min
Gary Lineker
“If I were an actor and needed to cry, I’d just think of that” The MotD presenter on Leicester City, Qatar and referee abuse.
Oct 17, 2022•54 min
Hugh Bonneville
Hugh Bonneville, the star of Downton Abbey, Paddington and W1A talks early roles, embarrassing correspondence, and the sound of his mother's footsteps.
Oct 12, 2022•48 min
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott
The singers, who are former bandmates in The Beautiful South, have released their fifth studio album as a duo. They joined Nihal to talk about singing, football and photography.
Oct 10, 2022•36 min
Rita Wilson
Rita Wilson is best known as an actress in films like Sleepless in Seattle, and as a producer on My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Mamma Mia. She’s also a country singer, and has released an album of duets with the likes of Smokey Robinson and Elvis Costello. She spoke to Nihal about her love of music.
Oct 06, 2022•52 min
Craig David
“In my case it was: you move to Miami” The singer-songwriter and DJ on dealing with bullying.
Oct 04, 2022•30 min
Alex Scott
Alex Scott tells Nihal about her journey from the east end of London to international football stardom. She discusses her relationship with her alcoholic father, the challenges she faced getting into the game, and the respect she has for her mother and grandmother – the women who brought her up.
Oct 03, 2022•51 min
Rylan Clark
"It's time for partyless politics." The presenter on why he’s not ruling out a career in Parliament.
Sep 30, 2022•42 min
David Dimbleby
The veteran presenter talks to Nihal about how politicians have changed, the role of the BBC, and how it felt to cover some of the biggest news events of the past five decades.
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Gary Neville
“I’m an ex-footballer with a big gob.” Gary tells Nihal why he’s resisting a career in politics.
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Sir Lenny Henry
“He was way ahead of the game.” Sir Lenny tells Nihal why Richard Pryor was such an influence on him.
Sep 26, 2022•43 min
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