Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

Samantha Power 05.11.2019 46:28 ↓

The former US ambassador to the United Nations talks to Nihal Arthanayake about working closely with Barack Obama and her memoir; The Education of an Idealist.

Jim Jefferies 31.10.2019 33:39 ↓

The comedian talks to Chris Warburton about his success in the US, taking flak over controversies and why Australia has never produced a decent sitcom.

Imogen Heap 30.10.2019 24:23 ↓

The singer-songwriter talks to Nihal about using new technology to make music and her decision to go back on the road

Neil deGrasse Tyson 28.10.2019 43:11 ↓

The globally-renowned scientist, educator, author and presenter talks to Nihal Arthanayake about his new book Letters From An Astrophysicist, which charts some his correspondence with fans, haters and celebrities over his decades in the public eye.

Dani Dyer 24.10.2019 19:39 ↓

Dani talks to Nihal about her dad, her new MTV show and dating.

Christopher Eccleston 23.10.2019 43:02 ↓

The former Doctor Who actor talks to Nihal about his relationship with his father, Ronnie, who died in 2012; twelve years after being diagnosed with dementia.

Regina King 23.10.2019 25:13 ↓

The Oscar winner talks to Nihal about starring in Sky Atlantic’s Watchmen, Boyz n the Hood and how her mum inspired her success.

Dave Gorman 22.10.2019 27:52 ↓

Dave talks to Nihal about parenting, online ads and his new show Terms and Conditions Apply

Sir Billy Connolly 17.10.2019 41:23 ↓

“I’m not dead!” Sir Billy talks to Nihal about comedy, the art of storytelling, his health and his nipple piercings.

Peter Crouch 16.10.2019 22:14 ↓

“Clubs will spit you out.” Peter talks to Nihal about retirement, loyalty and his new book I, Robot.

Guy Garvey 15.10.2019 32:40 ↓

Nihal talks to Elbow lead singer Guy Garvey

Aisling Bea 10.10.2019 27:34 ↓

The This Way Up star on hip hop, accents and her new Netflix series Living with Yourself.

Sir Lenny Henry 08.10.2019 35:04 ↓

The actor and comedian on his family, rise to fame and the Tiswas budget.

Jonny Greenwood 03.10.2019 28:00 ↓

“The possibilities dwarf what you can do on computers”, Radiohead’s guitarist Jonny Greenwood on making classical music

Louis Theroux 25.09.2019 33:49 ↓

The documentary maker talks to Nihal about his frank autobiography, relationships, parenting and his (lack of) seduction skills

Richard Hawley 23.09.2019 15:48 ↓

“My guitar has been a shovel with 6 strings attached”. The singer-songwriter on his career and new album, Further.

Gary Lineker 19.09.2019 32:21 ↓

The Match of the Day presenter and former England footballer talks about his new book – Behind Closed Doors, as well as BBC pay, Brexit, social media trolls and how he ended up trying to secure an interview with Diego Maradonna during a game of golf with the Argentinian president.

Emile Heskey 18.09.2019 40:39 ↓

The former England, Liverpool and Leicester forward speaks to Nihal.

Matthew Syed 18.09.2019 37:38 ↓

The former Commonwealth gold medallist talks to Nihal Arthanayake about the power of ‘cognitive diversity’.

Liam Gallagher 17.09.2019 24:04 ↓

The Oasis singer on where he keeps his Parka collection and why his new album is an “olive branch” to Noel.

Chrissie Hynde 13.09.2019 35:27 ↓

The Pretenders star on her optimistic outlook and “Valve Bone Woe”, her new album of covers.

Common 12.09.2019 25:59 ↓

The rapper and actor talks to Nihal about his new album “Let Love” and being a dad.

Carrie Gracie 11.09.2019 42:01 ↓

The BBC’s former China editor on her equal pay battle with the Corporation.

Margaret Atwood 11.09.2019 27:00 ↓

Author Margaret Atwood, who has just published a sequel to her dystopian bestseller The Handmaid's Tale, talks politics, power and feminism with Emma Barnett.

Aurora 10.09.2019 23:14 ↓

The Norwegian singer/songwriter on the freedom of living in Norway and why technology “creates a false happiness.”