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Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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Jan 26, 2025 • 52min

Sir Ian Rankin

The crime writer and philanthropist joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his journey in writing, Scotland and what comes next.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
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Jan 22, 2025 • 47min

Asif Kapadia

The award-winning filmmaker joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his new film 2073, his reasons for making it and whether he feels optimistic about the future.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
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Jan 19, 2025 • 1h

Dr John Cooper Clarke

The Bard of Salford joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk about the importance of language, disarming bullies with comedy, and Essex.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
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Jan 15, 2025 • 52min

Dr Benji Waterhouse

Dr. Benji Waterhouse, an NHS consultant psychiatrist, comedian, and author, shares his unique perspective on mental health in this engaging conversation. He discusses the humor intertwined with serious psychiatry, revealing the emotional challenges of discharging patients amidst limited resources. He also tackles the delicate balance of empathy and detachment in high-pressure settings, and dives into ethical dilemmas in psychiatric care. With anecdotes on music and creativity, he reflects on personal growth alongside societal misconceptions about mental health.
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Jan 12, 2025 • 55min

Aisling Bea

The Get Away actor and comedian joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk about being a woman in the entertainment industry, ADHD and parenthood.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
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Jan 8, 2025 • 1h 3min

Tony Parsons

Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
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Jan 5, 2025 • 1h 4min

Poppy Jay

Brown Girls Do It Too host, Poppy Jay, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
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Dec 29, 2024 • 1h 2min

Emma Nagouse and Dan Smith

Historian Emma Nagouse and Bastille's Dan Smith join Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk about their new show, discussing the historical figures from Dan's new album.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
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Dec 22, 2024 • 58min

Billy Billingham

TV's most decorated SAS leader joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
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Dec 18, 2024 • 58min

Paul Chowdhry

UK comedy legend, Paul Chowdhry, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss Paul's family-friendly status, turning down reality TV and not calling Stanley Kubrick.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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