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Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

BBC Radio 5 Live

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

society & culture personal journals

All Episodes

41:37

Jax Jones

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2024/03/26

“Whatever I’ve experienced doesn’t need to define me”.DJ and producer Jax Jones talks to Nihal Arthanayake about making music with the likes of Raye, mentoring, and why he’s not sure he wants to reconnect with his biological father.

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54:51

Tom Daley

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2024/03/25

Olympic gold medallist diver Tom Daley on his return to the sport after two years out, looking ahead to his fifth Olympic Games in Paris this summer, how his adorable six-year-old son behaves like a ‘pushy parent’ during competition, and finding a balance between regimented training and enjoying himself. Tom also gets into his passion for knitting, learning journalism for his podcast Made With Love, life in Los Angeles, and the ideas and inspiration behind his brand new children’s book Jack

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30:40

Cynthia Erivo

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2024/03/21

“I relish being myself, even if it is the complete opposite of everyone else” Singer, actress and Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner Cynthia Erivo chats to Nihal Arthanayake about her new film ‘Drift’ and her upcoming role as Elphaba in the Hollywood blockbuster film version of the ‘Wicked’ musical.

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61:19

Daisy Goodwin

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2024/03/18

Screenwriter and novelist Daisy Goodwin joins Gordon Smart as the two turn their attention to the subject of Daisy’s new book Diva; the infamous Maria Callas. The pair discuss the opera sensation’s career, life and legacy, and why she remains a huge inspiration to modern women. Born in 1923, Maria was “what you might call a girl boss today, she always knew her own value and that is something I think very few women do.” “Wherever she played in the world, people would queue up for weeks to get

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22:04

Eric Cantona

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2024/03/12

In May 1997, Eric Cantona stunned Manchester United and their fans by announcing his retirement from football at the age of 30. Alongside the 82 goals he scored for them, he’s remembered for the now infamous kung-fu kick he aimed at a Crystal Palace fan who racially abused him. His post-football career has taken in acting, painting, writing poetry and photography. For his latest creative incarnation, Eric has turned to performing live music.

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58:39

Tony Curran

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2024/03/07

BAFTA-winning Glaswegian actor Tony Curran on learning about the real King James I, shooting intimate, nude scenes, and working with Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine for new show Mary & George. Tony and Gordon also get into some hilarious stories of their mutual pal, Martin Compston, plus Tony’s career-high roles including his turn as Vincent Van Gogh in Doctor Who’s most replayed scene of all time, and working with the late, great Sean Connery (who had some jokes for Tony’s mum!) Oh,

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34:56

Kevin Macdonald with Nihal Arthanayake

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2024/03/06

“I’m not telling them how you should think about John Galliano […] it’s a very complex picture that emerges” Award winning director Kevin Macdonald chats to Nihal Arthanayake about his new documentary ‘High & Low: John Galliano’ – that examines the designer’s rapid ascent, fall from grace after an antisemitic tirade, and rehabilitation

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40:43

Alesha Dixon

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2024/02/29

The platinum selling artist tells Nihal Arthanayake about her love of animals and how it has inspired her series of books for young adults.

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54:30

Frank Skinner

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2024/02/27

Comedian and writer Frank Skinner on unexpected signs of ageing, nicknames, bringing back shouting at cinema screens, graffiti he’s seen on his tour posters, and why he doesn’t run his stand up material by anyone before he performs.

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32:37

Bernie Sanders

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2024/02/20

“The more important the issue the less it is discussed.” The Vermont Senator on the future of capitalism.

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41:05

James Timpson

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2024/02/15

Nihal Arthanayake chats to the CEO of Timpsons about his new book ‘The Happy Index’ and why he believes his employees’ wellbeing is the secret to running a successful company.

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44:07

Jeffrey Wright

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2024/02/08

“I didn’t watch the [Oscars] announcements, because I didn’t want to have to repair any screen damage if the news wasn’t to my liking!”American actor Jeffrey Wright on his new film ‘American Fiction’ and how it feels to get an Oscar nomination.

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31:37

Matthew Vaughn

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2024/02/01

“Movie stars, sadly, are a dying breed”.Matthew Vaughn, director, producer, and writer - known for the Kingsman franchise, KickAss, and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels - is back with a new movie - a spy action comedy film called Argylle. He told Nihal he thinks that times are changing in the movie industry - and you can no longer guarantee that a film will be a massive hit in the box office - just because you have a big name star in it.

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27:15

Adeel Akhtar

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2024/01/19

'I just really enjoyed the idea of this tiny, dishevelled, half pint Luther....popping about the place trying to solve crimes.' Actor Adeel Akhtar on his role as DS Sami Kierce in the new smash hit Netflix show 'Fool Me Once'.

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39:58

Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2024/01/04

‘It’s about progress not perfection’ Dr Rangan Chatterjee on keeping a journal, things to be grateful for, and how to make every day just a little bit better.

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32:34

Jamie Dornan

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2023/12/28

“Just when I thought I knew where it was going, and what kind of a show it was, it would just do a one-eighty” - Actor Jamie Dornan on the new series of The Tourist and his lifelong love for Manchester United.

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26:29

Sheridan Smith

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2023/12/21

“When do I tell them I can’t swim”. The award winning film, tv and stage actor Sheridan Smith, on being a parent, her new role in a show about being cast away on a desert island, and why she never learned to swim.

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34:50

Jonathan Pryce and Dominic West

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2023/12/21

Someone like me can't turn down a part like Charles. He's so interesting. He's so complex.” Actors Dominic West, who played Prince Charles in the last two seasons of The Crown, and Jonathan Pryce who plays Prince Philip – talk about the success of the show, how they prepared for their respective roles, and where they were when they learned of the death of Princess Diana.

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45:33

Ricky Gervais

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2023/12/20

“I’m offended” is quite meaningless’. The comedian and actor talks about his new stand-up special, Armageddon, the nature of offence, and why he’s going to stop explaining his jokes to people who don’t like them.

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29:31

Rebecca Ferguson

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2023/12/14

“The experience for women and men in music is very, very different”The singer talks about her successful musical career, and using her voice to speak out about exploitation in the music industry.

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