BBC Radio 5 Live

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

Society EN ↓ 621 episodes

Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Author

BBC Radio 5 Live

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.bbc.co.uk

Latest episode

Aug 3, 2025

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Episodes

Rhod Gilbert 30.01.2018

Rhod talks to Sarah Brett about tackling his lifelong shyness as part of a new documentary.

Jordan Peterson 25.01.2018

The Canadian psychologist talks to Sarah and Nihal about his new book 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos.

Lisa Riley 18.01.2018

“I was the queen of making up porkie pies, like, that won’t hurt you, and it does.” Lisa talks about losing 12 stone over 18 months, storming Strictly and her new BBC drama.

Andy Weir 16.01.2018

The best-selling author of ‘The Martian’ meets Sarah at Jodrell Bank to talk about his new book ‘Artemis’ and how he’s handled the incredible success of his debut novel.

Professor Green 11.01.2018

‘Guest Editor’ Professor Green asks why white working-class men in the UK are being “abandoned”.

Ross Noble 04.01.2018

Comedian Ross Noble on Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks, tuna sandwiches and penguins.

Tim Peake 27.12.2017

Astronaut Tim Peake explains how you go to the loo in space and how he ended up being bitten on his bottom during training.

Jodie Foster 21.12.2017

Jodie Foster on mother and child relationships, how she came to direct an episode of Black Mirror and how technology has helped victims of sexual harassment speak out.

Robbie Williams 14.12.2017

Robbie Williams on his “beard and kaftan years” how his onstage persona is sometimes like wearing “a batman suit”, why he’s not famous in LA and what he has taken away from his new book “Reveal”

Adam Hills 07.12.2017

Australian comedian Adam Hills on the success of The Last Leg, dressing up as a ballerina, modern mix tapes and missing the Rugby League world cup final.

Eric Cantona 01.12.2017

The Manchester United legend talks about his life after football, his thoughts on Jose Mourinho and what he’s made of Brexit.

Noel Gallagher 30.11.2017

The High Flying Birds frontman on the band’s new album, staying away from social media and why Pep Guardiola is a “proper dude”.

Margaret Cho 23.11.2017

Korean-American comedian Margaret Cho on her new show Fresh Off The Bloat, being mentored by Joan Rivers and getting some tough love from Robin Williams.

Tokio Myers 16.11.2017

Britain’s Got Talent winner Tokio Myers on fusing classical and pop for his debut album and why helping people out of dark places “means more than money”.

Mick Fleetwood 13.11.2017

Fleetwood Mac drummer and co-founder Mick Fleetwood chats about the band’s evolution over half a century of music, and the key role played by Fleetwood Mac’s co-founder Peter Green in establishing the band’s musical style.

Christian Slater 09.11.2017

Christian Slater talks about his West End role as Ricky Roma in Glengarry Glen Ross, Harvey Weinstein and his favourite TV shows.

Dawn French 12.10.2017

Dawn French talks about celebrating her 60th, contouring and why it’s never a good idea to be your child’s friend.

Cara Delevingne 09.10.2017

International supermodel, actress and debut novelist Cara Delevingne. Also, inspired by Cara's comments, we speak to five teenage girls about body image.

Matt Lucas 05.10.2017

Comedian Matt Lucas talks to Sarah and Nihal about his career to date and how he went from Shooting Stars to Bridesmaids. He explains how a chance meeting with Bob Mortimer led to his role as George Dawes, plus how he moved to American to help himself deal with the death of his ex-partner.

Russell Crowe 28.09.2017

Oscar winning actor & director Russell Crowe talks to Sarah Brett about why music is his real love, Leeds United's chances of promotion and the pros & cons of being famous.

Adam Clayton 21.09.2017

U2 Bassist Adam Clayton talks about the bands forthcoming album 'Songs of Experience' and signing to Chris Blackwell's Island Records when the band first came to London in the late 70's.

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