Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

BBC Radio 5 Live
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Feb 2, 2022 • 52min

Dara O Briain

"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.
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Feb 1, 2022 • 45min

Kerry Godliman

“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.
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Jan 31, 2022 • 33min

Sam Fender

“I’ve learnt to go a bit more personal with the Lyrics.” Sam talks To Nihal about song-writing.
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Jan 26, 2022 • 34min

Benedict Cumberbatch

The Sherlock and Doctor Strange star on going Method for his latest role as a 1920s Montana rancher in The Power of the Dog.
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Jan 18, 2022 • 50min

Elvis Costello

The singer-songwriter on making music, mortality and his comic run-in with Frida from Abba and Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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Jan 10, 2022 • 26min

Ricky Gervais

“There’s nothing amusing about pure success, there’s nothing funny about people with perfect lives.” Comedian Ricky Gervais speaks to Nihal about thinking more about his fans, what awards mean to him and why there's nothing funny about winners.
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Jan 6, 2022 • 37min

Vicky Pattison

'People, especially British people, love an underdog.’ The reality star and self-help author on fame, self-belief and social media.
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Jan 3, 2022 • 40min

Hugh Dennis

The satirist and actor on why he’s taken his interest in archaeology to the small screen and the joy of a “quiet” New Year’s Eve.
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Dec 23, 2021 • 45min

Eddie Hearn

“I had a great leg up, but I had to do a lot on the way as well.” The boxing promoter on following in his father’s footsteps.
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Dec 16, 2021 • 44min

Jamie Cullum

The jazz pianist and presenter on making a Christmas album and working with producer Quincy Jones.

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