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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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    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.

    Gary Stevenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 54:41


    The economist, YouTuber and former trader joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his childhood, education and how he would address the UK economy.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Josh Widdicombe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 52:37


    The comedian, actor and podcaster Josh Widdicombe joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss Josh's tendency to catastrophise, his upbringing, and his take on Dryrobes.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Agnes Callard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 53:59


    The American philosopher and associate professor Agnes Callard joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They dig into the Socratic principle and its applications in modern life.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Sir Ian Rankin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 52:12


    The crime writer and philanthropist joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his journey in writing, Scotland and what comes next.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Asif Kapadia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 47:17


    The award-winning filmmaker joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his new film 2073, his reasons for making it and whether he feels optimistic about the future.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Dr John Cooper Clarke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 60:19


    The Bard of Salford joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk about the importance of language, disarming bullies with comedy, and Essex.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Dr Benji Waterhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 52:13


    The NHS Consultant psychiatrist, comedian and author joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Aisling Bea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 54:50


    The Get Away actor and comedian joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk about being a woman in the entertainment industry, ADHD and parenthood.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Tony Parsons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 62:44


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

    Poppy Jay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 64:03


    Brown Girls Do It Too host, Poppy Jay, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Emma Nagouse and Dan Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 61:48


    Historian Emma Nagouse and Bastille's Dan Smith join Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk about their new show, discussing the historical figures from Dan's new album.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Billy Billingham

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 58:26


    TV's most decorated SAS leader joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Paul Chowdhry

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 57:54


    UK comedy legend, Paul Chowdhry, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss Paul's family-friendly status, turning down reality TV and not calling Stanley Kubrick.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Steven Frayne

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 59:09


    The magician formerly known as Dynamo joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss shedding his alter-ego, a difficult upbringing, and the real magic around us.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Modi Rosenfeld

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 49:54


    The Israeli-US comedian joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk politics, life informing comedy, and different types of laughter.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Alex James

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 49:27


    Bassist, farmer and festival promoter, Alex James joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    Vikkstar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 59:57


    Online sensation and businessman, Vikkstar, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his rise to fame and the challenges that have come with it.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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