Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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

Episodes

August 3, 2025 70 mins

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to comedian, actor, musician and writer Tim Minchin in the final podcast in the Headliners series.

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Nihal Arthanayake speaks to singer and songwriter Calum Scott about his rise to fame via Britain's Got Talent, and how he has since navigated his personal life and career over the past 10 years.

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July 29, 2025 56 mins

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to author and psychologist Noémi Orvos-Tóth about transgenerational trauma, or how our parents shaped our own behaviours.

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July 26, 2025 56 mins

Documentary Filmmaker, Dan Reed, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

They discuss his new film that examines the events that followed the Southport attacks of summer 2024.

Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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July 23, 2025 52 mins

The author, Kasim Ali, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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July 20, 2025 66 mins

Status of Chase and Status, Will Kennard, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

They discuss his incredible career in music, and the work Will does with young people.

Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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July 13, 2025 60 mins

Author Johann Hari joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his book, Magic Pill, which examines the explosion of hunger-supressing drugs, like Ozempic.

Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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July 6, 2025 63 mins

Archaeologist and anthropologist, Dan Hicks, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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July 2, 2025 65 mins

Actor, producer and writer, Samson Kayo, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

They discuss the F1 movie, South London, and much more.

Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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June 29, 2025 58 mins

Award-winning documentary film director, James Jones, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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June 25, 2025 57 mins

Artist, rapper and songwriter, Wretch 32, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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June 22, 2025 43 mins

Avengers actor, Jeremy Renner, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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June 20, 2025 53 mins

Author and former chief superintendent at the Met, John Sutherland, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.

Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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June 17, 2025 47 mins

Actor, comedian and writer, Asim Chaudhry, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

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June 11, 2025 54 mins

Writer and socal media star, Megan Jayne Crabbe, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

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June 8, 2025 77 mins

Writer and podcaster, Adam Buxton, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

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June 3, 2025 52 mins

Comedian, writer and actress Suzi Ruffell joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

They discuss coming out as a comedian and the political climate around equality in 2025.

Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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June 1, 2025 64 mins

Ivor Novello-winning singer Rag'n'Bone Man joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

They discuss success, staying away from social media, and the intimacy of smaller venues.

Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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May 25, 2025 66 mins

Writer, podcaster, and musician, Jordan Stephens joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.

They discuss being a parent, and why we have to protect boys.

Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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May 18, 2025 54 mins

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to author Anthony Horowitz. Subscribe to Headliners for more exclusive in-depth interviews with guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

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