Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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

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Geoff Norcott
Comic and 'political commentator' Geoff Norcott, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
27 Apr 2025,67 mins
Genevieve O'Reilly
The star of Star Wars' Andor, Genevieve O'Reilly, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.
27 Apr 2025,60 mins
Eddie Kadi
Comedian and presenter Eddie Kadi joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
20 Apr 2025,69 mins
Joanne Froggatt
Mobland star Joanne Froggatt joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
20 Apr 2025,60 mins
Alexis Bloom
Documentary filmmaker, Alexis Bloom, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
06 Apr 2025,65 mins
Gareth Malone
Choirmaster and broadcaster, Gareth Malone, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
06 Apr 2025,65 mins
Tramell Tillman
The star of Severance, Tramell Tillman, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
30 Mar 2025,60 mins
Suggs
Madness frontman, Suggs, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
30 Mar 2025,56 mins
Michael Lewis
Bestselling author, Michael Lewis, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
26 Mar 2025,52 mins
Jack Thorne
Adolescence screenwriter, Jack Thorne joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.
23 Mar 2025,64 mins
Jill Scott
Former Lioness midfielder turned presenter, Jill Scott, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.
19 Mar 2025,56 mins
Shon Faye
Writer, editor, and presenter, Shon Faye, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
16 Mar 2025,65 mins
Dr Kate Hays
The Lionesses' sport psychologist Kate Hays joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
09 Mar 2025,67 mins
Gary Lightbody
Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
09 Mar 2025,52 mins
Omar El Akkad
The journalist and Giller Prize-winning author joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
02 Mar 2025,68 mins
Billy Porter
The actor, singer and activist joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
02 Mar 2025,56 mins
Ludovico Einaudi
The Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.
23 Feb 2025,63 mins
Freida Pinto
The star of Slumdog Millionaire, Freida Pinto, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
23 Feb 2025,49 mins
Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston
The neuroscientist and author joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
16 Feb 2025,57 mins
Dr Rangan Chatterjee
The physician and podcaster Dr Rangan Chatterjee joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
09 Feb 2025,54 mins
Gary Stevenson
Economist, YouTuber and former trader joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
02 Feb 2025,54 mins
Josh Widdicombe
The comedian, actor and podcaster Josh Widdicombe joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation
02 Feb 2025,52 mins
Agnes Callard
The American philosopher Agnes Callard joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
29 Jan 2025,53 mins
Sir Ian Rankin
The crime writer and philanthropist joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
26 Jan 2025,52 mins
Asif Kapadia
The award-winning filmmaker joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
19 Jan 2025,47 mins
Dr John Cooper Clarke
The Bard of Salford joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
19 Jan 2025,60 mins
Dr Benji Waterhouse
The NHS Consultant psychiatrist, comedian and author joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.
12 Jan 2025,52 mins
Aisling Bea
The Get Away actor and comedian joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
12 Jan 2025,54 mins
Tony Parsons
Nihal Arthanayake with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
05 Jan 2025,62 mins
Poppy Jay
Brown Girls Do It Too host, Poppy Jay, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
05 Jan 2025,64 mins