Podcast appearances and mentions of Nihal Arthanayake

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode of The Poetry of Reality, Richard Dawkins joins Nihal Arthanayake for a compelling conversation in London, England This episode was filmed as part of Richard Dawkins' tour. Nihal Arthanayake is an acclaimed multi-award winning broadcaster, journalist, podcaster and author. He currently presents the Headliners Podcast on the BBC in the UK.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The Three Little Pigs each build themselves a house. One out of straw, one out of sticks and one of bricks. When the hungry wolf comes knocking at their doors they won't let him in. The wolf gets angry and tries to blow the houses down. Can all the houses withstand the strong puff of the wolf?Musicians from the BBC Philharmonic are joined by Nihal Arthanayake to share a musical re-telling of this classic fairy tale.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This year the Scottish pop rock band Deacon Blue celebrates 40 years together. Not only is the band going strong – so is the marriage bringing together its lead vocalists Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh. They both join Nihal Arthanayake to reflect on four decades of music-making.Paul McKenna's career has taken him from radio DJ to stage hypnotist to self-help book author. His latest offering – Power Manifesting – explores how he's used manifesting to achieve his goals. He looks at how super-achievers praise this technique and explains how he uses the toolkit in day to day life.Julie Wilson Nimmo is a star of Scottish TV classics like Balamory, Chewin' The Fat and Scot Squad. Her current role is slightly different as she and fellow actor and comedian husband Greg Hemphill set off to the Scottish islands to dip in their beautiful seas. Jules and Greg's Wild Swim sees the couple enjoy the invigoration of cold water swimming, along with chats about mental health, the menopause and much more.Indie-folk pop singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni shares music from her latest release – no way blues. And singer-songwriter Jon Muq who was born in Uganda and has forged a career in Austin, Texas. He performs from his album Flying Away.

Nihal has chosen Amma, the debut novel by Sri Lankan writer Saraid de Silva, which he compares to meeting someone on a train and having a long, intense conversation. Elif Shafak's choice, however, You're Embarrassing Yourself by Desiree Akhavan, he describes as more like a hilarious night in a pub. Harriett has gone for The Second Murderer by Denise Mina, a Philip Marlowe novel. But is there a need to add to Raymond Chandler's canon?Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Sally Heaven Join the conversation on Instagram: agoodreadbbc

Nihal has chosen Amma, the debut novel by Sri Lankan writer Saraid de Silva, which he compares to meeting someone on a train and having a long, intense conversation. Elif Shafak's choice, however, You're Embarrassing Yourself by Desiree Akhavan, he describes as more like a hilarious night in a pub. Harriett has gone for The Second Murderer by Denise Mina, a Philip Marlowe novel. But is there a need to add to Raymond Chandler's canon?Produced for BBC Audio Bristol by Sally Heaven Join the conversation on Instagram: agoodreadbbc

Danny Kelly is joined by Jay Harris and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss the madness that ensued yesterday evening...and that's just Jack's journey to the stadium! They dissect Dragusin's red card and all three goals.Plus! Nihal Arthanayake joins us to chat about his experience hosting the Spurs Fan Forum earlier in the week! HOST: Danny KellyWITH: Jay Harris, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Nihal ArthanayakePRODUCER: Tom Fuller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny Kelly is joined by Jay Harris and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss the madness that ensued yesterday evening...and that's just Jack's journey to the stadium! They dissect Dragusin's red card and all three goals. Plus! Nihal Arthanayake joins us to chat about his experience hosting the Spurs Fan Forum earlier in the week!  HOST: Danny Kelly WITH: Jay Harris, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Nihal Arthanayake PRODUCER: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're going meta, as they say. Because this is a conversation about…conversation. More than that, it's a deep and meaningful exchange about why effective, authentic dialogue is so important to humankind – and yet seemingly in decline. And who better to exchange words with on this topic, than my fellow ‘professional conversationalist', Nihal Arthanayake. You may know Nihal as an acclaimed broadcaster and TV presenter. He presents a national daytime show on BBC Radio 5 Live, which has over 1.2 million regular listeners, and his unique style recently won him Interviewer of the Year at the BBC Radio and Music Awards. Nihal is a good friend, so I can testify to his ability to ‘give good chat'. But he's also brilliant at having public conversations that are bold, thoughtful and honest. Guests from the world's biggest stars to leaders of inner-city gangs have lauded his ability to stimulate positive discussions without the need for confrontation. In his wonderful book, Let's Talk: How To Have Better Conversations, which has recently been released in paperback, Nihal explains that all the scientific evidence points towards us now sharing fewer conversations than we ever have done before. We may have hundreds of connections on social media, but fewer than ever in our daily lives. So, could learning the art of conversation be an antidote to loneliness? In our conversation, we discuss the importance of empathy and active listening, with your heart and mind as well as your ears and eyes. Are you listening to understand, says Nihal, or simply to respond? We talk about vulnerability in conversation, why men in particular find that difficult, and why it feels so hard for male friends to exchange words like ‘I miss you' or even ‘I love you'. Nihal shares his personal experience and advice, such as how he's approached conversations with friends who are going through tough times, or why he went to couples' therapy with his wife on realising their interactions had become more transactional than conversational. He also explains the evolution and psychology of dialogue, as well as the neuroscience of what's happening in the brain during meaningful discourse. And he shares some powerful, high-profile case studies who've proved that it is possible to find common ground with anyone, even those who are your sworn enemies, by finding your common humanity. I really think that the skills Nihal is encouraging us all to cultivate are essential if we are to live happy and contented lives, but also essential when it comes to our physical and mental wellbeing. This conversation was relaxed and light hearted but at the same time, powerful and provocative. As Nihal says, great conversation is the glue that binds us all together.Find out more about my NEW Journal here https://drchatterjee.com/journalThanks to our sponsors:https://drinkag1.com/livemorehttps://calm.com/livemoreShow notes https://drchatterjee.com/446DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.