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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

43:44

Jamie Cullum

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2021/12/16

The jazz pianist and presenter on making a Christmas album and working with producer Quincy Jones.

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39:40

Ben Elton

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2021/12/13

'I've never ruined my appreciation of art by attempting to analyse it.' The comedian, novelist and scriptwriter on making a return to stand-up.

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51:22

Mark Steel

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2021/12/08

"If there's a British Squid Game, this is going to be in it... it was just horrible." The comedian and author on British Bulldog, growing up in the 1970s and the decision to track down his biological parents.

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44:10

Munya Chawawa

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2021/12/07

“Send me a pigeon messenger man.” The comedian and presenter schools Nihal in slang and talks about his creation of “Unknown P”.

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39:39

Tim Vine

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2021/12/06

“I put my back out doing a move too many.” The comedian on his Elvis tribute stage show and memorabilia collection.

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33:40

Thom Yorke & Stanley Donwood

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2021/12/01

“I don’t just sit there bashing out chords and sweating out words.“ The Radiohead frontman and his collaborator on the band’s artwork discuss the creative process.

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34:27

Mark Cavendish

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2021/11/30

“I knew I’d done damage before I stopped rolling.” The Manx Missile talks about his Ghent crash, mental health and stunning 2021 Tour de France.

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40:17

Jack Savoretti

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2021/11/29

“I’m very scared about the time when the tears stop...but right now…I’m smiling through the tears.” The singer-songwriter pays tribute to his father, who recently passed away.

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46:20

Reggie Yates

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2021/11/25

“It had its own language - its own dress code - its own holiday destination." The writer and broadcaster on the influence of UK garage music on his directorial debut Pirates.

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35:57

Guy Garvey

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2021/11/23

"If you're being coached by a 3 year old, then you really shouldn't be on the road." The Elbow frontman speaks to Nihal about being a bad driver, writing an album remotely, and his late mother-in-law, Dame Diana Rigg.

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47:49

Miriam Margolyes

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2021/11/22

"Some people seem to be able to retain their wind almost indefinitely. I cannot do that, I have to let it go." The actor speaks to Nihal about breaking wind and accidentally going commando during a driving test.

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43:03

Sting

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2021/11/18

“I’m quite a shy person.” The 100 million selling artist on family, fame and the art of songwriting.

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35:13

Sir Rod Stewart

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2021/11/17

“They never called me back.” The 250 million selling singer-songwriter on football, family and why his new album includes a tribute to Marc Bolan. This episode contains some moderate swearing.

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33:25

Kylie Minogue

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2021/11/15

“If it’s the right song, I’m there.” The princess of pop on partying, daggy dancing and the precise whereabouts of her famous gold hotpants.

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40:27

Adam Peaty

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2021/11/11

“In the water it’s war.” The world record breaking swimmer talks Strictly, stoicism, social media and the dedication it takes to be the best.

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44:43

Glenn Hoddle

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2021/11/10

“I knew I was closer to a continental player.” The former England and Spurs star tells Nihal why his footballing style was inspired by watching Johan Cruyff.

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38:06

Flo & Joan

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2021/11/09

Sisters Nicola and Rosie tell Nihal about the pitfalls of living abroad and their on-tour eating habits

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39:55

James Haskell

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake ·

2021/11/08

“I wore tweed, there weren’t even pheasants over there….they called me Lord Farquar.” The former England back row tells Nihal about hunting in New Zealand and other stories.

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39:55

Bear Grylls

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2021/11/04

“That’s not happening.” What the Secret Service made of the adventurer's plan to feed President Obama “bear kill” on his show Running Wild.

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39:45

Rick Astley

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2021/11/02

“It’s a new world.” Rick tells Nihal how video games and film soundtracks are introducing his music to younger generations and why it’s important to have an afternoon nap.

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