

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake
BBC Radio 5 Live
Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Episodes
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Nov 18, 2021 • 43min
Sting
“I’m quite a shy person.” The 100 million selling artist on family, fame and the art of songwriting.

Nov 17, 2021 • 35min
Sir Rod Stewart
“They never called me back.” The 250 million selling singer-songwriter on football, family and why his new album includes a tribute to Marc Bolan. This episode contains some moderate swearing.

Nov 15, 2021 • 33min
Kylie Minogue
“If it’s the right song, I’m there.” The princess of pop on partying, daggy dancing and the precise whereabouts of her famous gold hotpants.

Nov 11, 2021 • 40min
Adam Peaty
“In the water it’s war.” The world record breaking swimmer talks Strictly, stoicism, social media and the dedication it takes to be the best.

Nov 10, 2021 • 45min
Glenn Hoddle
“I knew I was closer to a continental player.” The former England and Spurs star tells Nihal why his footballing style was inspired by watching Johan Cruyff.

Nov 9, 2021 • 38min
Flo & Joan
Sisters Nicola and Rosie tell Nihal about the pitfalls of living abroad and their on-tour eating habits

Nov 8, 2021 • 40min
James Haskell
“I wore tweed, there weren’t even pheasants over there….they called me Lord Farquar.” The former England back row tells Nihal about hunting in New Zealand and other stories.

Nov 4, 2021 • 40min
Bear Grylls
“That’s not happening.” What the Secret Service made of the adventurer's plan to feed President Obama “bear kill” on his show Running Wild.

Nov 2, 2021 • 40min
Rick Astley
“It’s a new world.” Rick tells Nihal how video games and film soundtracks are introducing his music to younger generations and why it’s important to have an afternoon nap.

Nov 1, 2021 • 36min
Freddie Flintoff
"We call it the Andros moment." The former England all-rounder and presenter tells Nihal how Andros Townsend helped him loosen up on camera.