Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

“I don’t think it’s about winning or losing.” The American star talks to Nihal about the Hollywood actor’s strike and her new film Miracle Club.

"When do you ever get three Muslim brothers cooking for Jonathan Ross?" The TV chef tells Nihal his success is down to good timing and other people "creating that lane" for him.

“I hope he had a sense of humour.” The Monty Python star and documentary maker chats to Nihal Arthanayake about his great-uncle Harry.

“Music doesn’t have to stay in genres or boxes.” The singer songwriter on why Chicago and grunge inspired her new album.

“I have been known to rant, but I don’t do it on the telly and that’s the point.” The BBC presenter chats to Nihal Arthanayake about his years as a foreign correspondent and news anchor.

“I realised that the person I ended up despising most, was myself”. Former Conservative MP, writer, and broadcaster Rory Stewart lifts the lid on what working in Westminster is really like. With Nihal Arthanayake.

"I'm still in this dreamy space of thinking - did I really get that lucky?" The Duran Duran guitarist on the ground-breaking treatment he is undergoing for prostate cancer.

“I’m just enthusiastic about being free to do what I want.” The co-creator of Starstruck on the final series and why she’s enjoying doing stand-up comedy

“This album's about acceptance, accepting life". The singer-songwriter joins Nihal to talk about her new music.

The presenter on taking over University Challenge, family, fame and the source of his ambition.

"One day I just sang 'oobedoo' and she just instantly stopped crying." The former footballer on life after losing his daughter.

“There’s a beautiful ripple effect that comes with self-love.” Elliot talks to Nihal about living an authentic life, queerness in Hollywood, and having the strength to fight a ‘crisis’ of hate in society.

“Thanks to football for the opportunity to represent my country”, The Premier League player on Ukraine, football and staying focussed. Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko talks about his love for Ukraine and how football focussed his mind.

“I live and breathe this stuff… and I want to win.” Tom tells Nihal what drives his music.

"I dance better in a club when I have a cheeky tequila.” Louise tells Nihal it’s time for her to get back on the dancefloor.

“It made me look really stupid.” Judy talks to Nihal about the media, mentoring and being a “grammar geek.”

: “I’m almost in tears now talking about it.” The Simply Red singer remembers Miles Davis, Tina Turner and George Harrison.

“People say you shouldn’t exist, well I do exist” The gender fluid actor, also known as Suzy talks to Nihal being a ‘serious’ actor, getting into politics and dyslexia.

"Seemingly I'm just a lot more emotional than other people." The US superstar talks to Nihal about her new album.

“Snooker made me want to get myself sorted.” Ronnie talks to Nihal about the game, fame and family.

The comedian and TV star on sharing bathrooms, leaving home and Ray Mears.

“Live is not something we intend to do.” Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt on the duo’s first album since 1999.

“We don’t just want the shirt, we want the trousers as well.” The Hobbit and Spooks actor on his new drama Obsession.

“I kicked the racoon in my sleep.....” The author on how he uses real life in his plots.

“I want to look 10 out of 10.” The UK’s Eurovision entry tells Nihal how she’s preparing for the competition.