

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake
BBC Radio 5 Live
Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
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Jan 8, 2025 • 1h 3min
Tony Parsons
Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Jan 5, 2025 • 1h 4min
Poppy Jay
Brown Girls Do It Too host, Poppy Jay, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Dec 29, 2024 • 1h 2min
Emma Nagouse and Dan Smith
Historian Emma Nagouse and Bastille's Dan Smith join Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk about their new show, discussing the historical figures from Dan's new album.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Dec 22, 2024 • 58min
Billy Billingham
TV's most decorated SAS leader joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Dec 18, 2024 • 58min
Paul Chowdhry
UK comedy legend, Paul Chowdhry, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss Paul's family-friendly status, turning down reality TV and not calling Stanley Kubrick.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Dec 15, 2024 • 59min
Steven Frayne
The magician formerly known as Dynamo joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss shedding his alter-ego, a difficult upbringing, and the real magic around us.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Dec 11, 2024 • 50min
Modi Rosenfeld
The Israeli-US comedian joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk politics, life informing comedy, and different types of laughter.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Dec 8, 2024 • 49min
Alex James
Bassist, farmer and festival promoter, Alex James joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Dec 4, 2024 • 60min
Vikkstar
Online sensation and businessman, Vikkstar, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his rise to fame and the challenges that have come with it.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Dec 1, 2024 • 53min
Bobby Gillespie
The Primal Scream singer joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.