Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to comedian, actor, musician and writer Tim Minchin in the final podcast in the Headliners series. Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds.

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to singer and songwriter Calum Scott about his rise to fame via Britain's Got Talent, and how he has since navigated his personal life and career over the past 10 years. Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds.

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to author and psychologist Noémi Orvos-Tóth about transgenerational trauma, or how our parents shaped our own behaviours. Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds.

Documentary Filmmaker, Dan Reed, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his new film that examines the events that followed the Southport attacks of summer 2024. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

The author, Kasim Ali, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Status of Chase and Status, Will Kennard, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his incredible career in music, and the work Will does with young people. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Author Johann Hari joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his book, Magic Pill, which examines the explosion of hunger-supressing drugs, like Ozempic. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Archaeologist and anthropologist, Dan Hicks, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Actor, producer and writer, Samson Kayo, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss the F1 movie, South London, and much more. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Award-winning documentary film director, James Jones, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Artist, rapper and songwriter, Wretch 32, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Avengers actor, Jeremy Renner, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Author and former chief superintendent at the Met, John Sutherland, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Actor, comedian and writer, Asim Chaudhry, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds.

Writer and socal media star, Megan Jayne Crabbe, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

Writer and podcaster, Adam Buxton, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

Comedian, writer and actress Suzi Ruffell joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss coming out as a comedian and the political climate around equality in 2025. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Ivor Novello-winning singer Rag'n'Bone Man joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss success, staying away from social media, and the intimacy of smaller venues. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Writer, podcaster, and musician, Jordan Stephens joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss being a parent, and why we have to protect boys. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to author Anthony Horowitz. Subscribe to Headliners for more exclusive in-depth interviews with guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Posdnuos and Maseo from De La Soul join Nihal for an in-depth chat. They discuss the loss of their bandmate, Dave 'Trugoy' Jolicoeur and living in Trump's US. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

The greatest fast bowler of all time, Jimmy Anderson, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat. They discuss his retirement from international cricket, and the differences between Jimmy and James Anderson. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Comic and political commentator Geoff Norcott, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss handling difficult audience members and, of course, 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.

The star of Star Wars' Andor, Genevieve O'Reilly, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat. They discuss the politics of Star Wars and the power of creative ambition. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Comedian and presenter Eddie Kadi joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss identity, and continuing to feel like an asylum seeker. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.