

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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Nov 27, 2024 • 52min
Lindsey Stirling
The celebrated US violinist joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss Lindsey's experience on US TV talent shows, politics, and mental health.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 24, 2024 • 55min
The Buckleys
James and Clair Buckley join Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk family, an Inbetweeners reunion and where all the guitar bands have gone.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 20, 2024 • 51min
Richard Dormer
The Belfast-born actor and star of Game of Thrones joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They talk RADA, the new Day of the Jackal Sky series and the p word (politics).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 17, 2024 • 57min
Craig David
Artist, DJ, national treasure, Craig David joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk routine, gratitude and Craig's famous fans.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 13, 2024 • 56min
Tears for Fears
Roland and Curt from the legendary UK group join Nihal for an in-depth conversation; covering religion, navigating the music industry for 40 years, and what is left to achieve.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 10, 2024 • 1h 4min
Sir Trevor McDonald
One of the most iconic broadcasters of our time joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. He talks cricket, his upbringing and how it felt to interview Saddam Hussein.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 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.