Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

"That's the most starstruck I've ever been." The comedian on learning to speak Russian, working with his comedy hero Steve Coogan, and his new anthology of surrealist poetry and musings.

"There's quite a lot of stuff in it that I can't believe I've said out loud." The singer-songwriter on new album FTHC, grieving loss to suicide and reconciling with his estranged father.

“Even when I had a no.1 album, I bought myself a second-hand Toyota and I thought I was winning because it smelt new." The singer-songwriter on money and success.

The comedian and writer on her new stand-up show and why she’s wary of Canterbury.

"The greatest asset of the arts is empathy... to be inside the brain of someone who thinks nothing like you." Broadway musical genius behind 'In the Heights' and 'Hamilton' Lin-Manuel Miranda on his film directorial debut, 'Tick, Tick... Boom!', how his creativity started and how art can enact change in the world.

The Bastille singer Dan Smith on their new album, and being back on tour.

"I've lived here for 20 years, you'd think I would've done something about it." The comedian and broadcaster on why he can’t speak slowly and the joys of touring.

“It’s meant to be affectionate banter, but you do occasionally get it wrong.” The comedian and After Life actor on the dangers of using family experiences in an act.

“I’ve learnt to go a bit more personal with the Lyrics.” Sam talks To Nihal about song-writing.

The Sherlock and Doctor Strange star on going Method for his latest role as a 1920s Montana rancher in The Power of the Dog.