

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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Jan 30, 2018 • 39min
Rhod Gilbert
Rhod talks to Sarah Brett about tackling his lifelong shyness as part of a new documentary.

Jan 25, 2018 • 40min
Jordan Peterson
The Canadian psychologist talks to Sarah and Nihal about his new book 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos.

Jan 18, 2018 • 34min
Lisa Riley
“I was the queen of making up porkie pies, like, that won’t hurt you, and it does.” Lisa talks about losing 12 stone over 18 months, storming Strictly and her new BBC drama.

Jan 16, 2018 • 30min
Andy Weir
The best-selling author of ‘The Martian’ meets Sarah at Jodrell Bank to talk about his new book ‘Artemis’ and how he’s handled the incredible success of his debut novel.

Jan 11, 2018 • 36min
Professor Green
‘Guest Editor’ Professor Green asks why white working-class men in the UK are being “abandoned”.

Jan 4, 2018 • 19min
Ross Noble
Comedian Ross Noble on Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks, tuna sandwiches and penguins.

Dec 27, 2017 • 36min
Tim Peake
Astronaut Tim Peake explains how you go to the loo in space and how he ended up being bitten on his bottom during training.

Dec 21, 2017 • 13min
Jodie Foster
Jodie Foster on mother and child relationships, how she came to direct an episode of Black Mirror and how technology has helped victims of sexual harassment speak out.

Dec 14, 2017 • 35min
Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams on his “beard and kaftan years” how his onstage persona is sometimes like wearing “a batman suit”, why he’s not famous in LA and what he has taken away from his new book “Reveal”

Dec 7, 2017 • 32min
Adam Hills
Australian comedian Adam Hills on the success of The Last Leg, dressing up as a ballerina, modern mix tapes and missing the Rugby League world cup final.


