
Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake
Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Latest episodes

Nov 6, 2024 • 53min
Sunil Amrith
Author and Anand Dhawan Professor of History at Yale University Sunil Amrith joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They cover the environment, migration and the future of life on earth.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Nov 3, 2024 • 1h
James Blunt
The multi-million selling singer-songwriter joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss his time in the tabloids, the perspective time in the army gives you, and expressing emotions (or not) to his father.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Oct 27, 2024 • 55min
Oliver Burkeman
Author and journalist Oliver Burkeman joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss the character traits required in a political leader and what is an 'insecure overachiever'?Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Oct 20, 2024 • 57min
Shazia Mirza
Comedy legend and SAS: Who Dares Wins veteran, Shazia Mirza, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They talk Oasis, growing up as a Muslim woman and how unphased she was by the SAS.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Oct 16, 2024 • 57min
Nick Mohammed
Mr Swallow star, Nick Mohammed, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss life after Ted Lasso, his career in investment banking, and working with David Schwimmer.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Oct 13, 2024 • 59min
Dawn O'Porter
Writer and self-styled cat lady, Dawn O'Porter, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss fame, friendship and keeping kids safe on social media.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Oct 9, 2024 • 57min
Adam Kay
Best-selling author Adam Kay joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss becoming a Dad, being a Jewish man in the current climate, and the homogeneity of med school.Headliners is Nihal Arthanayake's new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Oct 6, 2024 • 56min
Helen Glover
Gold medal winning rower Helen Glover joins Nihal for an in-depth discussion.She talks about family, success and whether or not she'll be there in LA.Headliners is Nihal Arthanayake's new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Oct 2, 2024 • 1h 5min
Alexis Ffrench
Classical music sensation, Alexis Ffrench, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss hitting a billion streams, the discipline of his upbringing, and Stevie Wonder.Headliners is Nihal Arthanayake's new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Sep 29, 2024 • 1h 4min
Dina Asher-Smith
The fastest British woman in history, Dina Asher-Smith, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.The pair discuss Paris, where she gets her competitive edge and a burgeoning interest in fashion.Headliners is Nihal Arthanayake's new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.