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Iconic sports presenter and author Gabby Logan on some of her career highlights and covering some of sports biggest events.

She has just released a new book called “The Midpoint Plan,” inspired by her successful podcast called “The Midpoint Plan podcast,” talking about making the most of midlife, with insights from health experts.

She also reflects on her husband Kenny’s prostate cancer diagnosis and how "The Midpoint Plan podcast” has inspired many men to get checked.

She also talks about why the Olympic games mean so much to her, particularly London 2012.

‘Forever’ is Bon Jovi’s 18th album. The one and only Jon Bon Jovi told Nihal Arthanayake about writing the new album, the secrets of a long and successful marriage, how he hopes to be able to sing live again after having surgery on his vocal chords two years ago, and being an unashamed optimist.

Comedian Helen Lederer on evolving attitudes toward neurodiversity, how alternative comedy has developed since the 1980s, and how her definition of happiness changes with age.

Helen and Gordon also get into social media and entertainers' relationships with reviews, working with great comedians like Harry Enfield, and why her candid new memoir Not That I’m Bitter proves “you can be funny about sad things”.

“The earliest cities in the world, it’s stupendous.” The presenter and ex-Python on exploring Iraq.

The Spice Girl on a life in music and dance. “We had something important to say.” Mel on girl power and the Spice Girls.

The multi-million selling author on his latest crime thriller. “I’m endlessly on a deadline.” The multi-million selling author on his latest crime thriller.

“I’m just getting started.” The Mercury nominated artist on the joy of dancing, sarcastic self-love and her short lived career as a PA.

The editor in chief of British Vogue on partying in Ladbroke Grove with Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.

The author on his new novel set during the English Civil War and the election of Liz Truss as Conservative Party leader

The musician and producer on working with Madonna and why he is mining a new seam of creativity.

The historical fiction author on bringing to life the “beauty and brutality” of Renaissance Italy.

“It’s about the connection, the story you want to tell.” Paul tells Nihal what DJ’ing means to him.

The comedian on creating PowerPoint stand-up and the secrets of setting cryptic crosswords.

Comedian Jason Byrne on varying degrees of honesty from family and different audiences, the list of eccentricities he’s noticed of his Scottish and Irish fans he’s met from world tours, his new show for Edinburgh Festival, and how his late father’s wisdom has helped shape an award-winning one-man play.

The pair also get into Jason trying to connect his brand of comedy to children, health, heart disease and being awake during six (yes, six!) stent installs, mental health coping strategies, growing up in Dublin, and what it’s like meeting up with old mates who’ve no filter and no fame.

“The laptop was smoking.” The stand-up tells Nihal how the ending of his debut novel came to him.

The star tells Nihal about walking from Land’s end to John O’Groats with two friends.

“I do movies in Hindi, but I do comedy in English.” Comedian on global stand-up, staying focused and dealing with hecklers.

“I never enter a competition I don’t think I can win”. Actress and comedian on her upcoming Strictly Come Dancing debut.

“Kanye West, Travis Scott, David Bowie and Jim Morrison.” Kasabian’s frontman on who he wants to emulate as the band’s lead singer.

Anthony Horowitz, who has sold tens of millions of copies of his books, talks to Nihal about his upbringing, the so-called culture wars, politics, and why he doesn’t crave fame.

“Because baking has got better, the handshakes have got more.” British Bake-off judge on his ‘Hollywood Handshake’ and what makes the deserving recipient.

"We all know what it feels like to hold something back." The Sandman actor on the creative process behind his character, along with the influence that creator Neil Gaiman held over production.

“You looked like a walrus that had been tasered.” Reverend Richard Cole on writing fiction, how to mourn well and his mums thoughts on his dancing.

“There’s going to be good days with my dad and there are days where he will lose his battle to alcohol” - The reality TV star and author on living with an alcoholic parent.

Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan (now an honorary Scotsman according to Gordon!) reflects on his life and career. Particularly on his surreal experience of visiting an all-white South-African community of Orania for a documentary, and the life-affirming, outlook-changing feat of spending nearly seven hours crawling to the peak of live volcano in Nicaragua.

The pair also get into the rise of extremism, the difficulties that come with navigating hostile environments, and how Ade’s background in elite sport helps him find focus when his anger rises in some of these environments.

Ade also touched on his love for ‘home from home’ Edinburgh, the pros and cons of considering a career in politics, and the power of accepting who you are.

The spoken word performer and star of BBC Sounds’ ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’ on his brand of musical poetry.

The legendary crime author on inspiration, death, and his iconic characters.

The soul singer on working with the likes of Tina Turner, Rod Stewart and Mick Jagger.

Elliot talks to Nihal about his 8th studio album ‘We May Grow Old But We Never Grow Up".

From Keith Richards to Madonna and Michael Stipe. The music industry publicist on dealing with artists and “spilling the beans”.

The stand-up and actor on writing comedy, touring and hecklers.

The singer-songwriter on artists like Robyn, Sudan Archives and Greentea Peng reworking her biggest tunes.

“As we’re doing it it’s real, you can’t pause it.” Paddy McGuinness and Fred Flintoff on filming with alligators in the new series of Top Gear.

“We were lit by midday”: The Sex Pistols guitarist on visiting Buckingham Palace and Danny Boyle’s new 6 part tv drama “Pistol”.

Former Eurythmics member talks about his new album and music growing up.

Actor Danny Mays on working with Michael Douglas on new period drama Franklin and the process of auditioning for and being offered the part of Ed Bancroft. Danny talks through all the different wigs wardrobe had him try on, “One of which I thought I looked like my nan, Molly!”, and living in Paris during filming. The pair also get into being bothered about fame, having performances cut from movies, working with Daniel Day Lewis, and how starring in just one episode of BBC drama Line of Duty was a “game changer” for Danny.

The Pulp founder on “watching too much telly” as a child, “cobbing” stuff and wearing Lederhosen to school.

“Before I started writing I just felt like a uniquely defective oddball.” The multi-million selling author on her creation Rachel Walsh and latest novel Again, Rachel.

The singer-songwriter on why his in-laws didn’t think he’s make it in music and his new album Europiana Encore.

The comedian and presenter on being a consumer champion, dealing with walk-outs and swimming.

Actor, podcaster, singer and author Minnie Driver joins Nihal to look back on her career, her unusual upbringings and the lessons she’s learned from her late parents.

Emeli joins Nihal to talk in depth about live, love and the music that inspires her. Plus she performs two tracks from her new album Let’s Say for Instance.

“I’m looking at the world with a wry smile.” Marc Almond on song writing and his ambition to star in a Bollywood movie.

“I think the haircut gives it away.” Jake shares some of his tricks for keeping his rock stardom quiet.

“To see an empty diary was scary.” The soul singer on the joy of returning to the West End stage.

“I couldn’t pull a toilet chain.” Eddie tells Nihal why he spent so much time on the dancefloor as a young man.

“What does being in the establishment actually mean?” He’s the best-selling author and screenwriter famous for his Alex Rider series. ‘Close to Death’ is the fifth instalment of Anthony Horowitz’s ‘Hawthorne and Horowitz’ series, in which he appears as a character. He told Nihal Arthanayake all about it, whether or not he thinks he’s in the “establishment”, and what small things in life wind him up the most.

“Talk about the worst film to watch as a child - I couldn’t sleep.” Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke talks to Nihal about being traumatized by horror movies as a kid, the band’s new album and how making music helps him understand himself.

The promoter on the business of sport, Joshua v Fury and his rules for table talk at mealtimes.

The Booker Prize winning author talks to Nihal about magic, backgammon, Shane Warne and his new book Big Snake, Little Snake.