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Nihal Arthanayake brings you in-depth interviews each week with the biggest names in entertainment, culture and the arts. Remember to subscribe and leave a review.

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    Tim Minchin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 70:14


    Nihal Arthanayake speaks to comedian, actor, musician and writer Tim Minchin in the final podcast in the Headliners series.Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds.

    Calum Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 53:52


    Nihal Arthanayake speaks to singer and songwriter Calum Scott about his rise to fame via Britain's Got Talent, and how he has since navigated his personal life and career over the past 10 years.Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds.

    Noémi Orvos-Tóth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 56:13


    Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Dan Reed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 56:27


    Documentary Filmmaker, Dan Reed, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his new film that examines the events that followed the Southport attacks of summer 2024.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Kasim Ali

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 52:32


    The author, Kasim Ali, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Will Kennard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 66:14


    Status of Chase and Status, Will Kennard, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his incredible career in music, and the work Will does with young people.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Johann Hari

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 60:39


    Author Johann Hari joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his book, Magic Pill, which examines the explosion of hunger-supressing drugs, like Ozempic.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Dan Hicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 63:30


    Archaeologist and anthropologist, Dan Hicks, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Samson Kayo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 65:41


    Actor, producer and writer, Samson Kayo, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss the F1 movie, South London, and much more.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    James Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 58:59


    Award-winning documentary film director, James Jones, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Wretch 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 57:34


    Artist, rapper and songwriter, Wretch 32, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Jeremy Renner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 43:11


    Avengers actor, Jeremy Renner, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    John Sutherland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 53:42


    Author and former chief superintendent at the Met, John Sutherland, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Asim Chaudhry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 47:56


    Actor, comedian and writer, Asim Chaudhry, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Megan Jayne Crabbe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 54:38


    Writer and socal media star, Megan Jayne Crabbe, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

    Adam Buxton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 77:47


    Writer and podcaster, Adam Buxton, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

    Suzi Ruffell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 52:24


    Comedian, writer and actress Suzi Ruffell joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss coming out as a comedian and the political climate around equality in 2025.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Rag'n'Bone Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 64:15


    Ivor Novello-winning singer Rag'n'Bone Man joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss success, staying away from social media, and the intimacy of smaller venues.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Jordan Stephens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 66:14


    Writer, podcaster, and musician, Jordan Stephens joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss being a parent, and why we have to protect boys.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Anthony Horowitz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 54:21


    Nihal Arthanayake speaks to author Anthony Horowitz. Subscribe to Headliners for more exclusive in-depth interviews with guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    De La Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 51:51


    Posdnuos and Maseo from De La Soul join Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss the loss of their bandmate, Dave 'Trugoy' Jolicoeur and living in Trump's US.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Jimmy Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 61:03


    The greatest fast bowler of all time, Jimmy Anderson, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss his retirement from international cricket, and the differences between Jimmy and James Anderson.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Geoff Norcott

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 67:29


    Comic and 'political commentator' Geoff Norcott, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss handling difficult audience members and, of course, politics.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Genevieve O'Reilly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 60:45


    The star of Star Wars' Andor, Genevieve O'Reilly, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss the politics of Star Wars and the power of creative ambition.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Eddie Kadi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 69:06


    Comedian and presenter Eddie Kadi joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss identity, and continuing to feel like an asylum seeker.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Joanne Froggatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 60:59


    Mobland star Joanne Froggatt joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Alexis Bloom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 65:12


    Documentary filmmaker, Alexis Bloom, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Recorded in December and centering on Alexis' Oscar-shortlisted documentary The Bibi Files.To bring the story up to date, Nihal also caught up with The Jerusalem Post's News Editor, Alex Winston, as Benjamin Netanyahu's trial and the political situation in Israel continue to evolve.

    Gareth Malone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 65:09


    Choirmaster and broadcaster, Gareth Malone, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Tramell Tillman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 60:54


    The star of Severance, Tramell Tillman, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his character, Seth Milchick, the places he had to go to play the role, and more.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Suggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 56:57


    Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Michael Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 52:10


    Bestselling author, Michael Lewis, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss DOGE, Elon Musk, and the real people that keep a country like the US running.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Jack Thorne

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 64:07


    Adolescence screenwriter, Jack Thorne joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss working with Stephen Graham, incel culture, and mobile phone use for his own children.The program contains discussion of the program Adolescence. Although there are no detailed descriptions of the plot, listeners trying to avoid spoilers should listen with care.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Jill Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 56:06


    Former Lioness midfielder turned presenter, Jill Scott, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss the changes she's seen in the industry, and misogyny that endures.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Shon Faye

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 66:14


    Writer, editor, and presenter, Shon Faye, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss addiction, upbringing and sexuality.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Dr Kate Hays

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 67:52


    Lionesses' sport psychologist Kate Hays joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss navigating toxic team environments and what it takes to win.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Gary Lightbody

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 52:06


    Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his career, parents and writing his new book and album.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Omar El Akkad

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 68:39


    The journalist and award-winning author Omar El Akkad joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his new book 'One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This' and much more.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Billy Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 56:48


    Actor, singer and activist Billy Porter joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his upbringing, the role he had to wait 25 years to land, and finding Buddhism.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Ludovico Einaudi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 63:15


    The Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They talk music as therapy and delve deep into Einaudi's upbringing and creative process.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Freida Pinto

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 49:04


    The star of Slumdog Millionaire, Freida Pinto, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk about becoming a parent, the film industry, and why she stepped out of the spotlight.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 57:30


    The neuroscientist and author joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Among other things, they talk about Ariel's book and theories on why we should abolish death.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Dr Rangan Chatterjee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 54:25


    The physician and hugely successful podcaster Dr Rangan Chatterjee joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss access to health advice and why it's OK to have a different perspective.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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