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 22, 2018 • 37min
Damon Albarn and Paul Simonon
The pair talk to Nihal about their new album Merrie Land and why for them it reflects the current state of the UK.
Nov 21, 2018 • 38min
Damien Chazelle
The Oscar-winning director behind Whiplash and La La Land talks to Nihal about his latest movie, Neil Armstrong biopic First Man, and why he’s decided to make the switch into the world of episodic TV.
Nov 20, 2018 • 22min
Anne-Marie
Anne-Marie talks to Nihal about her new single and tour.
Nov 19, 2018 • 30min
Lynsey Addario
The Pulitzer Prize-winning war photographer Lynsey Addario talks to Nihal about her new book, Of Love & War.
Nov 15, 2018 • 39min
Jeff Goldblum
Jeff joins Nihal to talk about his new jazz album, becoming a parent in his sixties and why he cries more than his father.
Nov 13, 2018 • 22min
Stan Lee (1922-2018)
As the world mourns the death of the Marvel Comics visionary, hear his final BBC 5 live interview – with Phil Williams.
Nov 12, 2018 • 32min
Sam Fender
The singer-songwriter talks to Nihal about the origin of Dead Boys, why he’s recording in his home town and why he’s a big fan of Robson Green.
Nov 8, 2018 • 26min
Geraint Thomas
Nihal talks to Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas
Nov 6, 2018 • 44min
Andrew Flintoff
Nihal talks to the England cricket legend and future Top Gear presenter.
Nov 5, 2018 • 35min
WWE Superstars
Nihal meets WWE stars Alexa Bliss, Sasha Banks, Elias and Bobby Lashley to discuss life in and out of the ring.
