Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

Mobland star Joanne Froggatt 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.

Documentary filmmaker, Alexis Bloom, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. Recorded in December and centering on Alexis' Oscar-shortlisted documentary The Bibi Files. To bring the story up to date, Nihal also caught up with The Jerusalem Post's News Editor, Alex Winston, as Benjamin Netanyahu's trial and the political situation in Israel continue to evolve.

Choirmaster and broadcaster, Gareth Malone, 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.

The star of Severance, Tramell Tillman, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his character, Seth Milchick, the places he had to go to play the role, and more. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Madness frontman, Suggs, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss facing up to alcoholism and communicating with his wife via walkie talkie. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Bestselling author, Michael Lewis, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss DOGE, Elon Musk, and the real people that keep a country like the US running. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Adolescence screenwriter, Jack Thorne joins Nihal for an in-depth chat. They discuss working with Stephen Graham, incel culture, and mobile phone use for his own children. The program contains discussion of the program Adolescence. Although there are no detailed descriptions of the plot, listeners trying to avoid spoilers should listen with care. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show...

Writer, editor, and presenter, Shon Faye, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss addiction, upbringing and sexuality. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. This programme was edited following its original publication on 21st March.

Former Lioness midfielder turned presenter, Jill Scott, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat. They discuss the changes she's seen in the industry, and misogyny that endures. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Lionesses' sport psychologist Kate Hays joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss navigating toxic team environments and what it takes to win. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his career, parents and writing his new book and album. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

The journalist and award-winning author Omar El Akkad joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his new book 'One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This' 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.

Actor, singer and activist Billy Porter joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his upbringing, the role he had to wait 25 years to land, and finding Buddhism. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

The Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi joins Nihal for an in-depth chat. They talk music as therapy and delve deep into Einaudi's upbringing and creative process. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

The star of Slumdog Millionaire, Freida Pinto, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They talk about becoming a parent, the film industry, and why she stepped out of the spotlight. 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 neuroscientist and author joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. Among other things, they talk about Ariel's book and theories on why we should abolish death. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

The physician and hugely successful podcaster Dr Rangan Chatterjee joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss access to health advice and why it's OK to have a different perspective. 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 economist, YouTuber and former trader joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his childhood, education and how he would address the UK economy. 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 comedian, actor and podcaster Josh Widdicombe joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss Josh's tendency to catastrophise, his upbringing, and his take on Dryrobes. 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 American philosopher and associate professor Agnes Callard joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They dig into the Socratic principle and its applications in modern life. 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 crime writer and philanthropist joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his journey in writing, Scotland and what comes next. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

The award-winning filmmaker joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his new film 2073, his reasons for making it and whether he feels optimistic about the future. 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 Bard of Salford joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They talk about the importance of language, disarming bullies with comedy, and Essex. 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 NHS Consultant psychiatrist, comedian and author joins Nihal for an in-depth chat. 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 Get Away actor and comedian joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They talk about being a woman in the entertainment industry, ADHD and parenthood. Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.