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Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, cul

Episodes

Total: 604

David Dimbleby

2022/9/29

The veteran presenter talks to Nihal about how politicians have changed, the role of the BBC, and ho

Gary Neville

2022/9/28

“I’m an ex-footballer with a big gob.” Gary tells Nihal why he’s resisting a career in politics.

Sir Lenny Henry

2022/9/26

“He was way ahead of the game.” Sir Lenny tells Nihal why Richard Pryor was such an influence on him

Graham Norton

2022/9/26

Graham Norton on the secret to his chat show success, and why he bans some celebrities if they misbe

Sir Michael Palin

2022/9/22

“The earliest cities in the world, it’s stupendous.” The presenter and ex-Python on exploring Iraq.

Melanie C

2022/9/21

The Spice Girl on a life in music and dance. “We had something important to say.” Mel on girl power

Richard Osman

2022/9/21

The multi-million selling author on his latest crime thriller. “I’m endlessly on a deadline.” The mu

Self Esteem

2022/9/7

“I’m just getting started.” The Mercury nominated artist on the joy of dancing, sarcastic self-love

Edward Enninful

2022/9/6

The editor in chief of British Vogue on partying in Ladbroke Grove with Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell

Robert Harris

2022/9/5

The author on his new novel set during the English Civil War and the election of Liz Truss as Conser

William Orbit

2022/9/1

The musician and producer on working with Madonna and why he is mining a new seam of creativity.

Maggie O’Farrell

2022/8/30

The historical fiction author on bringing to life the “beauty and brutality” of Renaissance Italy.

Paul Oakenfold

2022/8/29

“It’s about the connection, the story you want to tell.” Paul tells Nihal what DJ’ing means to him.

Dave Gorman

2022/8/25

The comedian on creating PowerPoint stand-up and the secrets of setting cryptic crosswords.

Kevin Bridges

2022/8/23

“The laptop was smoking.” The stand-up tells Nihal how the ending of his debut novel came to him.

George Ezra

2022/8/22

The star tells Nihal about walking from Land’s end to John O’Groats with two friends.

Vir Das

2022/8/17

“I do movies in Hindi, but I do comedy in English.” Comedian on global stand-up, staying focused and

Jayde Adams

2022/8/16

“I never enter a competition I don’t think I can win”. Actress and comedian on her upcoming Strictly

Sergio Pizzorno

2022/8/11

“Kanye West, Travis Scott, David Bowie and Jim Morrison.” Kasabian’s frontman on who he wants to emu

Anthony Horowitz

2022/8/11

Anthony Horowitz, who has sold tens of millions of copies of his books, talks to Nihal about his upb