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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.

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All Episodes

32:05

Little Simz and Jasmine Jobson

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/03/09

"That aspect of being a part of something a lot larger than yourself, in order to make a great result." Rapper, actress and Best New Artist BRIT Award recipient Little Simz is joined by Top Boy actress Jasmine Jobson. The pair get into mentorship, bonding, the differences in making music and acting, and what they've learned from their parents.

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29:59

Dolly Parton and James Patterson

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/03/08

Dolly Parton has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, and James Patterson has sold 400 million books. Now they've teamed up to write a novel together, called Run Rose Run. They told Nihal about the book - and gave their advice for young musicians and writers.

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26:40

Martin Compston

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/03/07

The actor talks to Nihal about his latest ITV drama Our House, how to perfect an accent, and his life in Las Vegas.

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17:39

Johnny Marr

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/02/24

"There's still lots of mystery in it for me, I still want to get better." Musician and former The Smiths member, Johnny Marr on still being besotted with the guitar, changing attitudes and the structure of his new album, Fever Dream Parts 1-4.

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51:50

Tears For Fears

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/02/23

"That gave me the idea that men, God even, is impotent, is unreliable." 80s pop icons Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith of Tears for Fears talk through what they learned growing up, their musical career span and their latest album, The Tipping Point.

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38:35

Tim Key

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/02/22

"That's the most starstruck I've ever been." The comedian on learning to speak Russian, working with his comedy hero Steve Coogan, and his new anthology of surrealist poetry and musings.

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35:53

Frank Turner

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/02/17

"There's quite a lot of stuff in it that I can't believe I've said out loud." The singer-songwriter on new album FTHC, grieving loss to suicide and reconciling with his estranged father.

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34:29

James Morrison

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/02/15

“Even when I had a no.1 album, I bought myself a second-hand Toyota and I thought I was winning because it smelt new." The singer-songwriter on money and success.

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31:55

Lou Sanders

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/02/14

The comedian and writer on her new stand-up show and why she’s wary of Canterbury.

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29:02

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/02/10

"The greatest asset of the arts is empathy... to be inside the brain of someone who thinks nothing like you." Broadway musical genius behind 'In the Heights' and 'Hamilton' Lin-Manuel Miranda on his film directorial debut, 'Tick, Tick... Boom!', how his creativity started and how art can enact change in the world.

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48:19

Dan from Bastille

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/02/08

The Bastille singer Dan Smith on their new album, and being back on tour.

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51:43

Dara O Briain

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/02/02

"I've lived here for 20 years, you'd think I would've done something about it." The comedian and broadcaster on why he can’t speak slowly and the joys of touring.

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44:39

Kerry Godliman

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/02/01

“It’s meant to be affectionate banter, but you do occasionally get it wrong.” The comedian and After Life actor on the dangers of using family experiences in an act.

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33:28

Sam Fender

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/01/31

“I’ve learnt to go a bit more personal with the Lyrics.” Sam talks To Nihal about song-writing.

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33:59

Benedict Cumberbatch

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/01/26

The Sherlock and Doctor Strange star on going Method for his latest role as a 1920s Montana rancher in The Power of the Dog.

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49:41

Elvis Costello

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/01/18

The singer-songwriter on making music, mortality and his comic run-in with Frida from Abba and Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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25:58

Ricky Gervais

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/01/10

“There’s nothing amusing about pure success, there’s nothing funny about people with perfect lives.” Comedian Ricky Gervais speaks to Nihal about thinking more about his fans, what awards mean to him and why there's nothing funny about winners.

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36:49

Vicky Pattison

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/01/06

'People, especially British people, love an underdog.’ The reality star and self-help author on fame, self-belief and social media.

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39:31

Hugh Dennis

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2022/01/03

The satirist and actor on why he’s taken his interest in archaeology to the small screen and the joy of a “quiet” New Year’s Eve.

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44:39

Eddie Hearn

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2021/12/23

“I had a great leg up, but I had to do a lot on the way as well.” The boxing promoter on following in his father’s footsteps.

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