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

Aug 16, 2022 • 54min
Jayde Adams
“I never enter a competition I don’t think I can win”. Actress and comedian on her upcoming Strictly Come Dancing debut.

Aug 11, 2022 • 52min
Sergio Pizzorno
“Kanye West, Travis Scott, David Bowie and Jim Morrison.” Kasabian’s frontman on who he wants to emulate as the band’s lead singer.

Aug 11, 2022 • 52min
Anthony Horowitz
Anthony Horowitz, who has sold tens of millions of copies of his books, talks to Nihal about his upbringing, the so-called culture wars, politics, and why he doesn’t crave fame.

Aug 9, 2022 • 49min
Paul Hollywood
“Because baking has got better, the handshakes have got more.” British Bake-off judge on his ‘Hollywood Handshake’ and what makes the deserving recipient.

Aug 8, 2022 • 19min
Tom Sturridge
"We all know what it feels like to hold something back." The Sandman actor on the creative process behind his character, along with the influence that creator Neil Gaiman held over production.

Aug 3, 2022 • 52min
Reverend Richard Coles
“You looked like a walrus that had been tasered.” Reverend Richard Cole on writing fiction, how to mourn well and his mums thoughts on his dancing.

Aug 2, 2022 • 42min
Vicky Pattison
“There’s going to be good days with my dad and there are days where he will lose his battle to alcohol” - The reality TV star and author on living with an alcoholic parent.

Jul 28, 2022 • 40min
George the Poet
The spoken word performer and star of BBC Sounds’ ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’ on his brand of musical poetry.

Jul 25, 2022 • 41min
Michael Connelly
The legendary crime author on inspiration, death, and his iconic characters.

Jul 18, 2022 • 47min
PP Arnold
The soul singer on working with the likes of Tina Turner, Rod Stewart and Mick Jagger.