Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

Joe Cornish 13.02.2019 35:46 ↓

Director Joe Cornish on his new film based on the legend of King Arthur and why “a bit of anxiety is healthy” in film making.

Josh Widdicombe & James Acaster 07.02.2019 28:30 ↓

Josh and James on competition among comedians and their new TV panel show Hypothetical.

Sue Johnston 05.02.2019 28:25 ↓

Sue tells Nihal why she still feels “inferior” to some actors and why she thinks it remains an “elitist” profession.

Haemin Sunim 01.02.2019 26:28 ↓

The Buddhist monk tells Nihal that “people are too hard on themselves” and how he can help them.

Flo & Joan 31.01.2019 35:59 ↓

Sisters Nicola and Rosie Dempsey speak to Nihal about their 2016 Song, TV ads and making musical comedy.

Gemma Atkinson 28.01.2019 30:35 ↓

Gemma talks to Phil Williams about her new book and why we should banish “body shaming”.

Simon Amstell 22.01.2019 41:07 ↓

The comedian and director on why his new book, Help, is “an heroic act of self-annihilation” (Photo credit: Harry Carr)

dodie 21.01.2019 20:58 ↓

The singer tells Nihal “I’ve learned my own boundaries” on social media and talks about her new EP, Human

Katie Taylor 16.01.2019 38:38 ↓

The WBA and IBF World Lightweight boxing champion talks to Nihal about her Olympic heartbreak in 2016, her relationship with her father and about Katie, the new documentary film charting her career.

Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney 10.01.2019 35:14 ↓

The Catastrophe co-stars and creators talk parenting, cats and why they’re ending their hit show.

Nile Rodgers 18.12.2018 33:13 ↓

As Chic return with their first new album in 25 years, the legendary songwriter talks to Nihal about love, cancer and the question he once asked President Obama about toilets.

Naughty Boy 13.12.2018 37:44 ↓

Shahid Khan talks about working with Beyoncé and Emeli Sande, being on Deal or No Deal and BBC show This is My Song.

Noel Fitzpatrick 12.12.2018 27:14 ↓

The Supervet on being bullied as a child, the mental health of medical professionals and his veterinary career.

Professor Green 06.12.2018 29:27 ↓

The musician and documentary maker on the story behind his new single Photographs.

Sir Cliff Richard 26.11.2018 25:57 ↓

Sir Cliff talks to Nihal about his first album of new music in 14 years, Rise Up – and the impact of his successful privacy case against the BBC.

Damon Albarn and Paul Simonon 22.11.2018 36:40 ↓

The pair talk to Nihal about their new album Merrie Land and why for them it reflects the current state of the UK.

Damien Chazelle 21.11.2018 38:19 ↓

The Oscar-winning director behind Whiplash and La La Land talks to Nihal about his latest movie, Neil Armstrong biopic First Man, and why he’s decided to make the switch into the world of episodic TV.

Anne-Marie 20.11.2018 21:50 ↓

Anne-Marie talks to Nihal about her new single and tour.

Lynsey Addario 19.11.2018 30:15 ↓

The Pulitzer Prize-winning war photographer Lynsey Addario talks to Nihal about her new book, Of Love & War.

Jeff Goldblum 15.11.2018 38:37 ↓

Jeff joins Nihal to talk about his new jazz album, becoming a parent in his sixties and why he cries more than his father.

Stan Lee (1922-2018) 13.11.2018 22:20 ↓

As the world mourns the death of the Marvel Comics visionary, hear his final BBC 5 live interview – with Phil Williams.

Sam Fender 12.11.2018 32:16 ↓

The singer-songwriter talks to Nihal about the origin of Dead Boys, why he’s recording in his home town and why he’s a big fan of Robson Green.

Geraint Thomas 08.11.2018 25:32 ↓

Nihal talks to Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas

Andrew Flintoff 06.11.2018 44:00 ↓

Nihal talks to the England cricket legend and future Top Gear presenter.

WWE Superstars 05.11.2018 35:23 ↓

Nihal meets WWE stars Alexa Bliss, Sasha Banks, Elias and Bobby Lashley to discuss life in and out of the ring.