Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake
BBC Radio 5 Live
Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
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May 15, 2025 • 52min
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 • 1h 1min
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 4, 2025 • 1h 7min
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 • 1h 1min
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 • 1h 9min
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 • 1h 1min
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.
Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 5min
Alexis Bloom
Documentary filmmaker, Alexis Bloom, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Recorded in December and centering on Alexis' Oscar-shortlisted documentary The Bibi Files.To bring the story up to date, Nihal also caught up with The Jerusalem Post's News Editor, Alex Winston, as Benjamin Netanyahu's trial and the political situation in Israel continue to evolve.
Apr 6, 2025 • 1h 5min
Gareth Malone
Choirmaster and broadcaster, Gareth Malone, 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.
Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 1min
Tramell Tillman
The star of Severance, Tramell Tillman, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his character, Seth Milchick, the places he had to go to play the role, and more.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Mar 30, 2025 • 57min
Suggs
Madness frontman, Suggs, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss facing up to alcoholism and communicating with his wife via walkie talkie.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
