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Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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

Radio 5 Live,621 episodes

Episodes

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Tim Minchin
Nihal Arthanayake speaks to comedian, actor, musician and writer Tim Minchin.
03 Aug 2025,70 mins
Calum Scott
Nihal speaks to singer and songwriter Calum Scott.
03 Aug 2025,53 mins
Noémi Orvos-Tóth
Nihal speaks to author and psychologist Noémi Orvos-Tóth about transgenerational trauma.
26 Jul 2025,56 mins
Dan Reed
Documentary Filmmaker, Dan Reed, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
26 Jul 2025,56 mins
Kasim Ali
The author, Kasim Ali, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
23 Jul 2025,52 mins
Will Kennard
Status of Chase and Status, Will Kennard, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
20 Jul 2025,66 mins
Johann Hari
Author Johann Hari joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation about his new book Magic Pill.
13 Jul 2025,60 mins
Dan Hicks
Archaeologist and anthropologist, Dan Hicks, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
06 Jul 2025,63 mins
Samson Kayo
Actor, producer and writer, Samson Kayo, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
02 Jul 2025,65 mins
James Jones
Award-winning director James Jones joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
29 Jun 2025,58 mins
Wretch 32
Artist, rapper and songwriter, Wretch 32, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
22 Jun 2025,57 mins
Jeremy Renner
Avengers actor, Jeremy Renner, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
22 Jun 2025,43 mins
John Sutherland
Author and former Met chief superintendent, John Sutherland, joins Nihal.
18 Jun 2025,53 mins
Asim Chaudhry
Actor, comedian and writer, Asim Chaudhry, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
14 Jun 2025,47 mins,
Megan Jayne Crabbe
Writer and socal media star, Megan Jayne Crabbe, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
14 Jun 2025,54 mins
Adam Buxton
Writer and podcaster, Adam Buxton, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
08 Jun 2025,77 mins
Suzi Ruffell
Comedian, writer and actress Suzi Ruffell joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
01 Jun 2025,52 mins
Rag'n'Bone Man
Ivor Novello-winning singer Rag'n'Bone Man joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
01 Jun 2025,64 mins
Jordan Stephens
Writer, podcaster, and musician, Jordan Stephens joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
25 May 2025,66 mins
Anthony Horowitz
Nihal Arthanayake speaks to author Anthony Horowitz.
18 May 2025,54 mins
De La Soul
Posdnuos and Maseo from De La Soul join Nihal for an in-depth chat.
14 May 2025,51 mins
Jimmy Anderson
The greatest fast bowler of all time, Jimmy Anderson, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.
11 May 2025,61 mins
Geoff Norcott
Comic and political commentator Geoff Norcott, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
04 May 2025,67 mins
Genevieve O'Reilly
The star of Star Wars' Andor, Genevieve O'Reilly, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.
27 Apr 2025,60 mins
Eddie Kadi
Comedian and presenter Eddie Kadi joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
20 Apr 2025,69 mins
Joanne Froggatt
Mobland star Joanne Froggatt joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
20 Apr 2025,60 mins
Alexis Bloom
Documentary filmmaker, Alexis Bloom, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
06 Apr 2025,65 mins
Gareth Malone
Choirmaster and broadcaster, Gareth Malone, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
06 Apr 2025,65 mins
Tramell Tillman
The star of Severance, Tramell Tillman, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
30 Mar 2025,60 mins
Suggs
Madness frontman, Suggs, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
30 Mar 2025,56 mins,