Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake
BBC Radio 5 Live · BBC
Show overview
Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake has been publishing since 2017, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 621 episodes. That works out to roughly 410 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 31 min and 47 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 9 months ago. The busiest year was 2019, with 98 episodes published. Published by BBC.
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Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
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Tim Minchin
Nihal Arthanayake speaks to comedian, actor, musician and writer Tim Minchin in the final podcast in the Headliners series.Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds.
Calum Scott
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.Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds.
Noémi Orvos-Tóth
Nihal Arthanayake speaks to author and psychologist Noémi Orvos-Tóth about transgenerational trauma, or how our parents shaped our own behaviours.Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds.
Dan Reed
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.
Kasim Ali
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.
Will Kennard
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.
Johann Hari
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.
Dan Hicks
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.
Samson Kayo
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.
James Jones
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.
Wretch 32
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.
Jeremy Renner
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.
John Sutherland
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.
Asim Chaudhry
EActor, comedian and writer, Asim Chaudhry, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds.
Megan Jayne Crabbe
Writer and socal media star, Megan Jayne Crabbe, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
Adam Buxton
Writer and podcaster, Adam Buxton, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.
Suzi Ruffell
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.
Rag'n'Bone Man
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.
Jordan Stephens
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.
Anthony Horowitz
Nihal Arthanayake speaks to author Anthony Horowitz. Subscribe to Headliners for more exclusive in-depth interviews with guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.