

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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Oct 6, 2020 • 40min
George Takei
The actor, who rose to global fame as Mr Sulu in Star Trek, talks to Nihal Arthanayake about his life on an off the screen. From his childhood experience of internment during the Second World War to having to live a double life as a closeted gay man in an era when homophobia could threaten his livelihood, to his current role in CBeebies Love Monster.

Oct 1, 2020 • 47min
Mary McAleese
The former President of Ireland on being in office during a pivotal time in the peace process.

Oct 1, 2020 • 45min
Jamie Redknapp
The former England, Liverpool and Spurs Midfielder talks to Nihal about his life on and off the pitch, his relationship with his dad and his new memoir.

Sep 29, 2020 • 40min
Chuck D
The Public Enemy founder tells Nihal about the bands return to Def Jam for their new album.

Sep 23, 2020 • 47min
Andrew Flintoff
The former England cricket captain and TV star on living with bulimia for over 20 years.
If you’ve been affected by anything we were talking about there you can find a range of organisations which offer support and advice on the BBC Action Line. Just go to www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Sep 15, 2020 • 37min
Clarissa Ward
CNN’s chief international correspondent on a career spent reporting from war zones.

Sep 10, 2020 • 29min
Arlo Parks
The 20-year-old singer, songwriter and poet on her new single, artistic inspiration and mental health.

Sep 8, 2020 • 37min
Chris & Rosie Ramsey
The podcasters talk relationships, flatulence and much more with Nihal. Their book Sh**ged. Married. Annoyed. is out now.

Sep 7, 2020 • 38min
Vinnie Jones
“You start with the numbness.” The footballer and film star talks to Nihal about losing Tanya, his wife of 25 years.

Sep 3, 2020 • 49min
Alastair Campbell
Tony Blair’s former communications director on his lifelong struggle with depression.


