Unscripted

In a special episode of Unscripted, Nina is joined by House of Gucci star Lady Gaga. The actress and singer plays Patrizia Gucci in Sir Ridley Scott’s crime drama, a socialite who had her fashion dynasty heir husband Maurizio Gucci murdered in a case that gripped Italy. Gaga tells Nina she's unlikely to ever meet Patrizia Gucci and says she thinks Patrizia "deeply regrets" what she did. The star a...

On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by Andy Summers, former guitarist with The Police. Andy tells us about keeping busy with his new solo album, new book, and new photography. He chats to Nina about taking pictures on the road with The Police as they sky rocketed to fame in the 1980s, becoming the biggest band in the world. And Andy gives us the lowdown on the chances of a reunion - but certai...

On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by former guitarist for The Smiths, Johnny Marr. Ahead of his upcoming solo record and album, Fever Dreams Pts 1-4, Marr reveals what is was like playing guitar for the new Bond soundtrack - and working with Billie Eilish. The musician tells Nina why he thinks Brexit spells "disaster" for UK artists. The pair chat all things Manchester, and why the city stil...

On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by Ward Thomas, the first British country act to have a number one album. Ahead of climate summit COP26, the twin sisters tell Nina about Busking For Our Planet, their pop-up street performances in aid of various environmental charities. They also explain how their upbringing on a farm informed their climate change activism. And in an increasingly environmen...

On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by drummer Roger Taylor. The Queen legend talks about heading out on tour as a solo artist for the first time in two decades. Roger remembers frontman Freddie Mercury, 30 years on since his death, and reveals he thinks about his friend "every day". Could there be a second Bohemian Rhapsody film? Roger tells Nina there's much, much more of Queen's story to te...

On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by author and former children's laureate Malorie Blackman, creator of the hit series Noughts & Crosses. After 20 years, Malorie talks about the series coming to an end with the final novel, Endgame. She tells Nina what's changed in the discussion about race in that time, but how there remains a lot to change "in terms of understanding and living together in...

On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by world-renowned violinist Nicola Benedetti. Nicola tells us about adding a Grammy to her many accolades, and winning the battle for free music lessons in Scotland. The pair also delve into the pop vs classical music debate - Nicola explains why she thinks the latter simply can't be compared to Beyoncé.

On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by Allan Mustafa, aka 'MC Grindah' from People Just Do Nothing. Allan tells us about the mockumentary's move to the big screen with new movie Big in Japan. The pair discuss what's next for Decoy, DJ Beats, Steves, MC Grindah and Chabuddy G. And, of course, bigging up Brentford.

On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by chart-topping singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia. Natalie talks about having her first child, in her 40s, via sperm donation and IVF. She also chats to Nina about experiencing "very real" writer's block and explains how a trip to Nashville helped get her back on track. The pair also discuss Natalie's big break back into the music industry with Firebird -...

On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by eighties icon Toyah. Toyah talks life in the music industry as a woman in punk in the 1980s - and challenging the business now 40 years later. She chats to Nina about her new album Posh Pop. And, of course, the pair chat about Toyah and Robert's Sunday Lockdown Lunch - the internet sensation that sprung up in lockdown imagined by the singer and her husban...

On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by television and dance impresario Nigel Lythgoe. Nigel talks to Nina about getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and where he thinks modern reality TV is going wrong - and what needs to change. The talent show judge reminisces over his nickname 'Nasty Nigel' and how 20 years on from Popstars, he's still hearing it. And the pair talk what to do wit...

On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by Skin, singer and songwriter for iconic British rock band Skunk Anansie. Skin was recently awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours but tells us why she thinks the honour should be renamed. She chats to Nina about her continued campaign to end sexual violence against women and girls, and why it is more important now than ever before. And Skin tells u...

On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by writer and comedian Rosie Jones. Rosie tells us about her new book, The Amazing Edie Eckhart, and the message to children with a disability that 'it's ok to be different'. Rosie tells us why comedy helped her come out, a process that was just as much about accepting her own sexuality as well as telling other people. And the pair talk lockdown revelations,...

This week, Nina is joined by actor Rakie Ayola. Rakie talks to Nina about honouring the memory of murdered Black teenager Anthony Walker in the the BBC film Anthony. Rakie has received a Bafta nomination for her portrayal of Anthony's mother, Gee. The pair discuss their own experiences of racist abuse, and how the entertainment industry has tackled issues around racism and a lack of diversity. And...

This week, Nina is joined by television and theatre veteran Derek Griffiths. As presenter of 1970s children's TV show Play School, Derek tells us about the lasting legacy of the show and how he still has people recall their childhood memories watching it. We hear about the return of live entertainment as Covid restrictions ease, with Derek getting back on stage with the world's longest running pla...

On Unscripted this week, Nina Nannar is joined by singer-songwriter Griff - winner of the 2021 Brit Awards' Rising Star Award. The 20-year-old tells us about following in the footsteps of previous Rising Star Award winners - Adele, Sam Smith, and Celeste among them. She talks about expressing her identity through music, her Chinese-Jamaican heritage, and why her parents still have hopes of her hea...

In this special episode of Unscripted we hear from DJ, presenter, and broadcaster Edith Bowman on what it was like hosting the Baftas and why all eyes are now on the Oscars. Nina and Edith take a look at how the awards season has adapted during Covid times and what comes next for big red carpet events as the world starts to open up again. Edith let's us in on her plans for Oscars night and how she...

This week, Nina is joined by rock and roll legend Mick Fleetwood - co-founder and drummer of Fleetwood Mac. Mick talks to us about the upcoming release of the star-studded concert he organised in honour of his friend and band co-founder Peter Green, who died in July last year. The film - starring, among others, members of Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Metallica and Aerosmith - was pushed back as a result...

In this special episode of Unscripted, find out who won what at the Baftas, the biggest surprises of the night, and the stand out speeches. Nina is joined by Louise Tutt, Deputy Editor of British film magazine Screen International, to bring you highlights and analysis of the awards. They also take a look at what it all means for the next big occasion coming up - the Oscars.

This week, Nina is joined by Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald. Amy talks to us about how the music industry needs to do more for female artists, why she's supporting Scotland's independent music venues, and how she recorded her new album 'The Human Demands' during Covid times. She also reveals a surprise connection with one of the internet sensations of 2021 - Jackie Weaver, the star of th...

Nina is joined by comedian Joe Lycett - formerly known, of course, as Hugo Boss. Joe talks to us about the importance of access and diversity in the creative world, putting Birmingham on the world stage, and getting back onto the stand-up circuit as soon as Covid allows it.

In episode two, Nina is joined by writer, producer and director Amma Asante - the storyteller behind award winning films like Belle and A United Kingdom, and TV shows including The Handmaid's Tale and Mrs America. Amma tells us all about her new project which asks could a Black female poet have written some of Shakespeare's work? Amma explains why culture needs all the help it can get right now, a...

In the first episode of our new series, ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar is joined by Sir Michael Morpurgo - the bestselling author of more than 100 children's books including War Horse and Private Peaceful. Nina talks to Michael about his career in writing - which started after a spell as a primary school teacher - and hears from him about writing in bed, surviving lockdown by talking to sheep, a...