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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Sep 21, 2018 • 20min
Bob Saget
The legendary US actor and comedian talks to Nihal about stand-up, dad jokes and “bullocks”.
Sep 20, 2018 • 32min
Lily Allen
Lily talks to Nihal about being treated “like a cartoon” and why writing an autobiography has “cleansed” her.
Sep 19, 2018 • 24min
Steve Perry
The former Journey frontman tells Nihal why he’s returned to music after more than two decades away.
Sep 13, 2018 • 30min
MNEK
MNEK, who’s generated over a billion streams working with artists like Madonna and Stormzy tells Nihal why his debut album, Language, comes “from my heart.”
Sep 12, 2018 • 25min
Norman Cook
Norman talks to Nihal about bringing a nightclub atmosphere to arenas and why DJ’ing still gives him a buzz.
Sep 6, 2018 • 39min
Peter Crouch
Peter talks to Nihal about footballers’ extravagant lifestyles, retirement and how his family’s disinterest with football keeps him grounded.
Aug 30, 2018 • 34min
Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black
Tom Daley and his husband Dustin Lance Black talk to Nihal about becoming parents.
Aug 29, 2018 • 36min
Jack Monroe
The food writer talks to Nihal about falling into debt and cooking well on a budget.
Aug 16, 2018 • 27min
Edinburgh Festival – Day Four
Nihal Arthanayake speaks to guests Julia Donaldson, Jamali Maddix and Luisa Omielan
Aug 14, 2018 • 39min
Edinburgh Festivals – Day two
Nihal Arthanayake speaks to guests including comedians Phill Jupitus, Janey Godley and McMafia author Misha Glenny.
