Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

The actor, screenwriter and author talks about his first novel for children - Escape the Rooms, which he wrote in hour-long bursts in dressing rooms and on trains.

The grime artist, podcaster and TV presenter on how his love of food from around the world inspired his new cook book and his thoughts on taking the knee at sporting events.

The Good Wife star on why she needed therapy while making her new drama The Beast Must Die and how it kept her going being able to have her son with her on set.

Paul tells Nihal about his 16th solo album, changing musical styles, parenting methods and how he deals with superstardom.

Former WBC world cruiserweight champion tells Nihal about the anger that fuelled his determination to succeed, why he cringes when he thinks of some of his past antics (and outfits) – and issues a warning to Youtubers who consider themselves serious boxers.

Nihal talks to St. Vincent (aka Annie Clark) about her new album Daddy’s Home, where she finds musical inspiration and why she’s using her poetry and music to take ownership of a difficult event in her family’s past. Photo: Zackery Michael.

“I didn’t eat an olive until I was in my mid-twenties.” The comedian tells Nihal about discovering “middle class” food and his memoir "Where Did I Go Right?."

The Madness frontman talks to Nihal about a new documentary charting the band’s history. Plus the joys of being a grandfather, how they dealt with hooligans at gigs, and why he’s working on a new song with Paul Weller.

AC Grayling, a distinguished philosopher and author, shares his insights on the dynamic landscape of knowledge and education. He emphasizes the crucial distinction between knowledge and wisdom, advocating for a reformed approach to critical thinking and inquiry. The conversation dives into how recent scientific discoveries reshaping our understanding of the universe reveal the vastness of our ignorance. Grayling also discusses how interdisciplinary perspectives can deepen our comprehension of shared human experiences, while critiquing the superficiality of modern media.

The Irish singer-songwriter tells Nihal about her latest album, 11 Past The Hour and why she had to take drastic action to catch a Miles Kane concert.