Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake
BBC Radio 5 Live
Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Sep 26, 2022 • 42min
Graham Norton
Graham Norton on the secret to his chat show success, and why he bans some celebrities if they misbehave.
Sep 22, 2022 • 39min
Sir Michael Palin
“The earliest cities in the world, it’s stupendous.” The presenter and ex-Python on exploring Iraq.
Sep 21, 2022 • 53min
Melanie C
The Spice Girl on a life in music and dance. “We had something important to say.” Mel on girl power and the Spice Girls.
Sep 21, 2022 • 25min
Richard Osman
The multi-million selling author on his latest crime thriller. “I’m endlessly on a deadline.” The multi-million selling author on his latest crime thriller.
Sep 7, 2022 • 42min
Self Esteem
“I’m just getting started.” The Mercury nominated artist on the joy of dancing, sarcastic self-love and her short lived career as a PA.
Sep 6, 2022 • 42min
Edward Enninful
The editor in chief of British Vogue on partying in Ladbroke Grove with Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.
Sep 5, 2022 • 43min
Robert Harris
The author on his new novel set during the English Civil War and the election of Liz Truss as Conservative Party leader
Sep 1, 2022 • 33min
William Orbit
The musician and producer on working with Madonna and why he is mining a new seam of creativity.
Aug 30, 2022 • 43min
Maggie O’Farrell
The historical fiction author on bringing to life the “beauty and brutality” of Renaissance Italy.
Aug 29, 2022 • 46min
Paul Oakenfold
“It’s about the connection, the story you want to tell.” Paul tells Nihal what DJ’ing means to him.
