Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

'I've never ruined my appreciation of art by attempting to analyse it.' The comedian, novelist and scriptwriter on making a return to stand-up.

"If there's a British Squid Game, this is going to be in it... it was just horrible." The comedian and author on British Bulldog, growing up in the 1970s and the decision to track down his biological parents.

“Send me a pigeon messenger man.” The comedian and presenter schools Nihal in slang and talks about his creation of “Unknown P”.

“I put my back out doing a move too many.” The comedian on his Elvis tribute stage show and memorabilia collection.

“I don’t just sit there bashing out chords and sweating out words.“ The Radiohead frontman and his collaborator on the band’s artwork discuss the creative process.

“I knew I’d done damage before I stopped rolling.” The Manx Missile talks about his Ghent crash, mental health and stunning 2021 Tour de France.

“I’m very scared about the time when the tears stop...but right now…I’m smiling through the tears.” The singer-songwriter pays tribute to his father, who recently passed away.

“It had its own language - its own dress code - its own holiday destination." The writer and broadcaster on the influence of UK garage music on his directorial debut Pirates.

"If you're being coached by a 3 year old, then you really shouldn't be on the road." The Elbow frontman speaks to Nihal about being a bad driver, writing an album remotely, and his late mother-in-law, Dame Diana Rigg.

"Some people seem to be able to retain their wind almost indefinitely. I cannot do that, I have to let it go." The actor speaks to Nihal about breaking wind and accidentally going commando during a driving test.