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PODCAST

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

40:40

Beverley Knight

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2022/05/03

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

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40:50

Eddie Marsan

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2022/04/29

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

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28:21

Kele Okereke

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2022/04/28

“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.

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51:55

Barry Hearn

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2022/04/27

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

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25:45

DBC Pierre

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2022/04/26

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

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49:14

Steve Coogan

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2022/04/21

"It's a mistake to think that the best way to deal with something is to not talk about it." Comedian Steve Coogan chats to Nihal about his upcoming portrayal of Jimmy Savile in BBC drama The Reckoning, his comedy career, cancel culture and his new tour 'Stratagem'.

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30:12

Catherine Tate

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/04/13

Catherine Tate is a multi-award winning writer, actress and comedian. She talked to Mobeen Azhar about her Netflix prison comedy Hard Cell, in which she plays several parts. She told Mobeen where she gets inspiration for her characters from.

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42:55

Jayde Adams

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/04/11

Comedian Jayde Adams talks to Mobeen Azhar about moving back to her hometown, her parents bickering, how her Bristol accent helped her career and her next big projects.

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38:23

Bill Bailey

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/04/05

: "Major key songs don't tend to win." Comedian and musician Bill Bailey talks about the secrets of a Eurovision hit, why a release party for snails is no fun and dancing to remixes of the Skype theme.

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40:17

Shaparak Khorsandi

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2022/04/04

The comedian and author tells Mobeen about the beginning of her comedy career, learning to live with ADHD and why doing impressions can lose you friends.

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30:01

James Bay

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/03/31

"You need to always feel like anything can happen." James talks to Nihal about success, self-perception, channeling different energies and the beauty of live performance.

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40:56

Lemn Sissay

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/03/28

"At 18, I didn't know anyone that knew me for longer than a year." Award-winning poet and broadcaster Lemn Sissay talks about his experience of growing up in care, what our names mean to us and his new children's book, Don't Ask The Dragon.

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48:02

Matt Goss

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/03/25

The Bros lead singer on playing for Joe Biden, gaming with his brother Luke and being asked to leave an online dating site.

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38:45

Nish Kumar

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/03/24

The stand-up comedian on romance, bad smells, unsympathetic audiences and Jimi Hendrix.

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45:15

Zoe Lyons

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/03/23

“Getting a second series is always the hardest thing.” The comedian and writer on her BBC2 quiz show “Lightning”.

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51:09

Bob Odenkirk

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/03/22

The Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor on how the lawyer got his haircut, writing for SNL and getting acting advice from Bryan Cranston.

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25:40

Delia Smith

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/03/17

"Everyone knows deep down...that we're made to have peace and harmony." Chef and TV presenter Delia Smith talks about her new book You Matter; an appreciation on the phenomenon of human existence and unity. Plus, she declares her love for our very own Nihal.

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47:25

Harlan Coben

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/03/15

"Damn you, Dan Brown!" Best-selling writer Harlan Coben talks through his latest book The Match, reflecting the political climate and how his golfing compares to other big-time writers.

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26:43

Franz Ferdinand

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/03/14

"You need your common sense, a sense of humour and a sense of absurdity." Franz Ferdinand front man Alex Kapranos talks through the 'absurdities' of fame and what it would take for the band to play in Russia once again.

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46:33

Bryan Adams

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/03/10

Bryan Adams has sold nearly 70 million albums and 30 million singles worldwide - and he still holds the record for the longest unbroken stint at number one in the UK charts. He's also a professional photographer who has captured the likes of the Queen, Dame Judi Dench and Salman Rushdie. He spoke to Nihal as his fifteenth studio album, So Happy It Hurts, was released.

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