Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| Tim Minchin | 03 août 2025 | 01:10:14 | |
Nihal Arthanayake speaks to comedian, actor, musician and writer Tim Minchin in the final podcast in the Headliners series. Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds. | |||
| Calum Scott | 03 août 2025 | 00:53:52 | |
Nihal Arthanayake speaks to singer and songwriter Calum Scott about his rise to fame via Britain's Got Talent, and how he has since navigated his personal life and career over the past 10 years. Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds. | |||
| Noémi Orvos-Tóth | 30 juil. 2025 | 00:56:13 | |
Nihal Arthanayake speaks to author and psychologist Noémi Orvos-Tóth about transgenerational trauma, or how our parents shaped our own behaviours. Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds. | |||
| Dan Reed | 26 juil. 2025 | 00:56:27 | |
Documentary Filmmaker, Dan Reed, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his new film that examines the events that followed the Southport attacks of summer 2024. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | |||
| Kasim Ali | 23 juil. 2025 | 00:52:32 | |
The author, Kasim Ali, 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. | |||
| Will Kennard | 20 juil. 2025 | 01:06:14 | |
Status of Chase and Status, Will Kennard, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his incredible career in music, and the work Will does with young people. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | |||
| Johann Hari | 13 juil. 2025 | 01:00:39 | |
Author Johann Hari joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his book, Magic Pill, which examines the explosion of hunger-supressing drugs, like Ozempic. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | |||
| Dan Hicks | 06 juil. 2025 | 01:03:30 | |
Archaeologist and anthropologist, Dan Hicks, 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. | |||
| Samson Kayo | 02 juil. 2025 | 01:05:41 | |
Actor, producer and writer, Samson Kayo, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss the F1 movie, South London, 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. | |||
| James Jones | 29 juin 2025 | 00:58:59 | |
Award-winning documentary film director, James Jones, 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. | |||
| Wretch 32 | 25 juin 2025 | 00:57:34 | |
Artist, rapper and songwriter, Wretch 32, 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. | |||
| Jeremy Renner | 22 juin 2025 | 00:43:11 | |
Avengers actor, Jeremy Renner, 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. | |||
| John Sutherland | 20 juin 2025 | 00:53:42 | |
Author and former chief superintendent at the Met, John Sutherland, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | |||
| Asim Chaudhry | 17 juin 2025 | 00:47:56 | |
Actor, comedian and writer, Asim Chaudhry, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds. | |||
| Megan Jayne Crabbe | 11 juin 2025 | 00:54:38 | |
Writer and socal media star, Megan Jayne Crabbe, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. | |||
| Adam Buxton | 08 juin 2025 | 01:17:47 | |
Writer and podcaster, Adam Buxton, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. | |||
| Suzi Ruffell | 04 juin 2025 | 00:52:24 | |
Comedian, writer and actress Suzi Ruffell joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss coming out as a comedian and the political climate around equality in 2025. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | |||
| Rag'n'Bone Man | 01 juin 2025 | 01:04:15 | |
Ivor Novello-winning singer Rag'n'Bone Man joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss success, staying away from social media, and the intimacy of smaller venues. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | |||
| Jordan Stephens | 25 mai 2025 | 01:06:14 | |
Writer, podcaster, and musician, Jordan Stephens joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss being a parent, and why we have to protect boys. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | |||
| Anthony Horowitz | 18 mai 2025 | 00:54:21 | |
Nihal Arthanayake speaks to author Anthony Horowitz. Subscribe to Headliners for more exclusive in-depth interviews with guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | |||
| De La Soul | 15 mai 2025 | 00:51:51 | |
Posdnuos and Maseo from De La Soul join Nihal for an in-depth chat. They discuss the loss of their bandmate, Dave 'Trugoy' Jolicoeur and living in Trump's US. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | |||
| Jimmy Anderson | 11 mai 2025 | 01:01:03 | |
The greatest fast bowler of all time, Jimmy Anderson, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat. They discuss his retirement from international cricket, and the differences between Jimmy and James Anderson. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | |||
| Geoff Norcott | 04 mai 2025 | 01:07:29 | |
Comic and political commentator Geoff Norcott, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss handling difficult audience members and, of course, politics. Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | |||
| Genevieve O'Reilly | 27 avr. 2025 | 01:00:45 | |
The star of Star Wars' Andor, Genevieve O'Reilly, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat. They discuss the politics of Star Wars and the power of creative ambition. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | |||
| Eddie Kadi | 20 avr. 2025 | 01:09:06 | |
Comedian and presenter Eddie Kadi joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss identity, and continuing to feel like an asylum seeker. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | |||
| Joanne Froggatt | 13 avr. 2025 | 01:00:59 | |
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. | |||
| Alexis Bloom | 09 avr. 2025 | 01:05:12 | |
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. | |||
| Gareth Malone | 06 avr. 2025 | 01:05:09 | |
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. | |||
| Tramell Tillman | 02 avr. 2025 | 01:00:54 | |
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. | |||
| Suggs | 30 mars 2025 | 00:56:57 | |
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. | |||
| Michael Lewis | 26 mars 2025 | 00:52:10 | |
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. | |||
| Jack Thorne | 23 mars 2025 | 01:04:07 | |
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 and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | |||
| Shon Faye | 21 mars 2025 | 01:05:19 | |
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. | |||
| Jill Scott | 20 mars 2025 | 00:56:06 | |
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. | |||
| Dr Kate Hays | 12 mars 2025 | 01:07:52 | |
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. | |||
| Gary Lightbody | 09 mars 2025 | 00:52:06 | |
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. | |||
| Omar El Akkad | 05 mars 2025 | 01:08:39 | |
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. | |||
| Billy Porter | 02 mars 2025 | 00:56:48 | |
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. | |||
| Ludovico Einaudi | 26 févr. 2025 | 01:03:15 | |
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. | |||
| Freida Pinto | 23 févr. 2025 | 00:49:04 | |
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. | |||
| Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston | 16 févr. 2025 | 00:57:30 | |
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. | |||
| Dr Rangan Chatterjee | 09 févr. 2025 | 00:54:25 | |
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. | |||
| Gary Stevenson | 05 févr. 2025 | 00:54:41 | |
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. | |||
| Josh Widdicombe | 02 févr. 2025 | 00:52:37 | |
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. | |||
| Agnes Callard | 29 janv. 2025 | 00:53:59 | |
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. | |||
| Sir Ian Rankin | 26 janv. 2025 | 00:52:12 | |
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. | |||
| Asif Kapadia | 22 janv. 2025 | 00:47:17 | |
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. | |||
| Dr John Cooper Clarke | 19 janv. 2025 | 01:00:19 | |
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. | |||
| Dr Benji Waterhouse | 15 janv. 2025 | 00:52:13 | |
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. | |||
| Aisling Bea | 12 janv. 2025 | 00:54:50 | |
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. | |||