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Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

BBC Radio 5 Live
606 episodes   Last Updated: Jun 04, 25

Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Episodes

Jun 04, 2025
Suzi Ruffell
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.
Jun 01, 2025
Rag'n'Bone Man
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.
May 25, 2025
Jordan Stephens
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.
May 18, 2025
Anthony Horowitz
Nihal Arthanayake speaks to author Anthony Horowitz. Subscribe to Headliners for more exclusive in-depth interviews with guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
May 15, 2025
De La Soul
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.
May 11, 2025
Jimmy Anderson
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.
May 04, 2025
Geoff Norcott
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.
Apr 27, 2025
Genevieve O'Reilly
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.
Apr 20, 2025
Eddie Kadi
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.
Apr 13, 2025
Joanne Froggatt
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.