Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

Tom Odell …Part Two 01.11.2018 24:57 ↓

Tom tells Nihal why he no longer thinks heartbreak makes for great songwriting and how he was “floored” by meeting Rafael Nadal in the gents.

Jordan Peterson meets... 31.10.2018 52:11 ↓

Controversial big thinker Prof Jordan B Peterson is joined by an audience of young men, at the Moss Side Fire Station Boxing Club in Manchester, to discuss the issues that affect them in today’s society.

Thom Yorke 29.10.2018 25:12 ↓

Thom tells Nihal why composing his first film score was an “all encompassing” job, how music can change the world and why he’s not a “content creator.”

Sally Field 22.10.2018 36:38 ↓

Academy-Award-winning actor, Sally Field on her decades in the industry and her relationship with Burt Reynolds.

Roger Daltrey 18.10.2018 43:56 ↓

On 50 years of The Who, why he shunned the rock-star lifestyle and almost losing an eye in an onstage accident.

Bobby Gillespie 18.10.2018 37:39 ↓

Primal Scream’s frontman on rediscovering the original Memphis recording sessions for Give Out But Don’t Give Up.

Kathy Burke 11.10.2018 32:05 ↓

The actress and director on 24 Stories, a star studded collection of short stories to support the survivors of Grenfell Tower.

Elvis Costello 10.10.2018 32:14 ↓

Elvis talks to Nihal about his new album and why it’s the perfect home for songs he wrote years ago with Burt Bacharach.

Jonathan Rea 03.10.2018 42:17 ↓

The 4 time World Superbike Champion talks about life on and off the track and what he thinks about “when things are going right”.

Grayson Perry 01.10.2018 32:40 ↓

Grayson Perry talks about his one man show and why he’ll never appear on Question Time again.

Bob Saget 21.09.2018 20:25 ↓

The legendary US actor and comedian talks to Nihal about stand-up, dad jokes and “bullocks”.

Lily Allen 20.09.2018 32:25 ↓

Lily talks to Nihal about being treated “like a cartoon” and why writing an autobiography has “cleansed” her.

Steve Perry 19.09.2018 24:19 ↓

The former Journey frontman tells Nihal why he’s returned to music after more than two decades away.

MNEK 13.09.2018 30:20 ↓

MNEK, who’s generated over a billion streams working with artists like Madonna and Stormzy tells Nihal why his debut album, Language, comes “from my heart.”

Norman Cook 12.09.2018 24:59 ↓

Norman talks to Nihal about bringing a nightclub atmosphere to arenas and why DJ’ing still gives him a buzz.

Peter Crouch 06.09.2018 38:51 ↓

Peter talks to Nihal about footballers’ extravagant lifestyles, retirement and how his family’s disinterest with football keeps him grounded.

Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black 30.08.2018 34:24 ↓

Tom Daley and his husband Dustin Lance Black talk to Nihal about becoming parents.

Jack Monroe 29.08.2018 35:47 ↓

The food writer talks to Nihal about falling into debt and cooking well on a budget.

Edinburgh Festival – Day Four 16.08.2018 27:11 ↓

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to guests Julia Donaldson, Jamali Maddix and Luisa Omielan

Edinburgh Festivals – Day two 14.08.2018 38:44 ↓

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to guests including comedians Phill Jupitus, Janey Godley and McMafia author Misha Glenny.

Edinburgh Festivals – Day one 13.08.2018 27:17 ↓

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to guests including Dylan Moran, Rosie Jones, Jo Caulfield and five former Blue Peter presenters.

James 07.08.2018 35:24 ↓

Tim Booth, Saul Davies and Jim Glennie talk about their latest album Living in Extraordinary Times.

Tom Odell 02.08.2018 31:51 ↓

Singer-songwriter Tom Odell joins Nihal to talk about his third album Jubilee Road, whether he’d ever play at someone’s wedding, and a moody Polish stew.

Chelcee Grimes 26.07.2018 36:34 ↓

The Fulham footballer and songwriter talks to Nihal and Felix White about women’s football, her solo career and writing for Dua Lipa.

Years & Years 19.07.2018 19:48 ↓

Years & Years talk to Colin Paterson about their second album, Palo Santo and let slip who might be doing the next Bond Theme.