Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

"At 18, I didn't know anyone that knew me for longer than a year." Award-winning poet and broadcaster Lemn Sissay talks about his experience of growing up in care, what our names mean to us and his new children's book, Don't Ask The Dragon.

The Bros lead singer on playing for Joe Biden, gaming with his brother Luke and being asked to leave an online dating site.

The stand-up comedian on romance, bad smells, unsympathetic audiences and Jimi Hendrix.

“Getting a second series is always the hardest thing.” The comedian and writer on her BBC2 quiz show “Lightning”.

The Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor on how the lawyer got his haircut, writing for SNL and getting acting advice from Bryan Cranston.

"Everyone knows deep down...that we're made to have peace and harmony." Chef and TV presenter Delia Smith talks about her new book You Matter; an appreciation on the phenomenon of human existence and unity. Plus, she declares her love for our very own Nihal.

"Damn you, Dan Brown!" Best-selling writer Harlan Coben talks through his latest book The Match, reflecting the political climate and how his golfing compares to other big-time writers.

"You need your common sense, a sense of humour and a sense of absurdity." Franz Ferdinand front man Alex Kapranos talks through the 'absurdities' of fame and what it would take for the band to play in Russia once again.

Bryan Adams has sold nearly 70 million albums and 30 million singles worldwide - and he still holds the record for the longest unbroken stint at number one in the UK charts. He's also a professional photographer who has captured the likes of the Queen, Dame Judi Dench and Salman Rushdie. He spoke to Nihal as his fifteenth studio album, So Happy It Hurts, was released.

"That aspect of being a part of something a lot larger than yourself, in order to make a great result." Rapper, actress and Best New Artist BRIT Award recipient Little Simz is joined by Top Boy actress Jasmine Jobson. The pair get into mentorship, bonding, the differences in making music and acting, and what they've learned from their parents.