Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake
BBC Radio 5 Live
Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Nov 5, 2019 • 46min
Samantha Power
The former US ambassador to the United Nations talks to Nihal Arthanayake about working closely with Barack Obama and her memoir; The Education of an Idealist.
Oct 31, 2019 • 34min
Jim Jefferies
The comedian talks to Chris Warburton about his success in the US, taking flak over controversies and why Australia has never produced a decent sitcom.
Oct 30, 2019 • 24min
Imogen Heap
The singer-songwriter talks to Nihal about using new technology to make music and her decision to go back on the road
Oct 28, 2019 • 43min
Neil deGrasse Tyson
The globally-renowned scientist, educator, author and presenter talks to Nihal Arthanayake about his new book Letters From An Astrophysicist, which charts some his correspondence with fans, haters and celebrities over his decades in the public eye.
Oct 24, 2019 • 20min
Dani Dyer
Dani talks to Nihal about her dad, her new MTV show and dating.
Oct 23, 2019 • 43min
Christopher Eccleston
The former Doctor Who actor talks to Nihal about his relationship with his father, Ronnie, who died in 2012; twelve years after being diagnosed with dementia.
Oct 23, 2019 • 25min
Regina King
The Oscar winner talks to Nihal about starring in Sky Atlantic’s Watchmen, Boyz n the Hood and how her mum inspired her success.
Oct 22, 2019 • 28min
Dave Gorman
Dave talks to Nihal about parenting, online ads and his new show Terms and Conditions Apply
Oct 17, 2019 • 41min
Sir Billy Connolly
“I’m not dead!” Sir Billy talks to Nihal about comedy, the art of storytelling, his health and his nipple piercings.
Oct 16, 2019 • 22min
Peter Crouch
“Clubs will spit you out.” Peter talks to Nihal about retirement, loyalty and his new book I, Robot.
