Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

The self –styled “Balearic Silverback” talks to Nihal about Marathon DJ sets and the changing face of the dance music industry.

The comedian talks about his memoir “The Secret Diary of a British Muslim” and teaches Nihal some Arabic, Urdu and Punjabi phrases.

The Bafta winning actor on her latest movie “His House”, screen idols and self-heating canned drinks.

The comedian, actor, former Great British Bake-Off Presenter and of course half of ‘Mel & Sue talks to Nihal Arthanayake about her debut novel ’The Best Things’.

The theoretical physicist and author of Helgoland talks to Nihal Arthanayake about the fascinating, confusing world of quantum mechanics – and its intersection with philosophy. Photo: Christopher Wahl

The Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe winner talks to Nihal Arthanayake about his latest movie for Netflix, The Trial of the Chicago 7, which has been nominated for six Academy Awards. Picture: Matt Winkelmeye

The actress, author and comedian talks to Nihal Arthanayake about her new novel, Asking For a Friend, starring in the current season of Line of Duty and why she decided to stop doing stand-up.

“It’s where love happened, it’s where heartbreak happened.” The singer-songwriter tells Nihal about the relationship behind his new album Evering Road.

The Venezuelan star of Carlos and The Assassination of Gianni Versace talks to Nihal about his new Netflix comedy “Yes Day”, growing up in Colombia at a time when Pablo Escobar’s influence was at its height and making the switch from his first career as a journalist to acting. Picture: Matt Kennedy.

Gareth tells Nihal about life after rugby, his experience of coming out and how the experience of his “dear friend” Prince Harry reminds him of his own treatment by some newspapers.

“I look at social media and I want to be like every woman I see on there.” Louise tells Nihal about the pressure on women to be perfect and how it’s amplified by social media.

“You don’t go in the ring to play tiddlywinks” Frank tells Nihal about his two fights with Mike Tyson and why he likes getting up early to keep fit.

The British stage and screen star talks to Nihal about his starring role in Da 5 Bloods and his thoughts on being tipped for Oscar success.

The last twelve months have been the most difficult of my career”; The chef and TV presenter talks to Nihal about reviving the restaurant industry and his new BBC game show.

"We all have a superpower and that's making someone feel better.” Ricky chats to Nihal about kindness, Covid and writing series 3 of Afterlife.

The Downton Abbey and Paddington actor tells Nihal about starring as Roald Dahl in Sky’s new original film To Olivia. Plus there’s a bonus treat for W1A fans! (Picture: © THING ONE LTD 2020. All Rights Reserved)

Nihal talks to the actress and singer about her life on and off screen, her huge social media following and her new memoir Unfinished.

The comedian and writer talks to Nihal about anti-Semitism and his new book “Jews Don’t Count”.

The Star Wars and Harry Potter star talks to Nihal about the secrets of success in business and why he’s never been a fan of football.

The caregiver talks to Nihal about dedicating her life to comforting the men dying of AIDS in Arkansas in the 1980s against a backdrop of stigma and fear.

“The legacies of empire…are things we live with on a daily basis.” The journalist and author talks to Nihal about how the experience of empire has changed Britain.

The two stars talk to Nihal about their musical collaboration, online dating, fighting and infectious laughter.

The cook, campaigner and writer talks to Nihal about how small changes to what we eat can make a big difference to wellbeing.

The actor tells Nihal about starring in Channel 4’s The Great, and as the Master in Doctor Who.

Stuart Murdoch and Chris Geddes on post gig football matches, why you shouldn’t play a matinee show after a big night out and their new live album.