Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

The musician and actor on his latest album and his work with Bruce Springsteen and James Gandolfini.

“The hardest thing I’ve ever done.” The Homeland actor on making Psychosis and Me, a documentary about his breakdown 30 years ago

'I had panic attacks during Bake Off'. Nadiya opens up about her anxiety and why she has made a documentary about it.

The chef on winning a Michelin star at the age of 24, food waste and his love of cricket.

The singer-songwriter on her new album, the X Factor and the best job she ever had.

Guy talks to Nihal about reworking some of the classic tunes from his writing partnership with Robbie Williams and how he needed someone that had Robbie’s “outrageous ambition”

“I was in the dog house for two days.” The hip hop artist on pranking his girlfriend and why his ADHD means “when I write rhymes that’s the only time I get to say exactly what I mean.”

The best-selling author and podcaster talks to Nihal Arthanayake about millennial culture, stoking controversy on social media and his first non-fiction book, White.

Kiefer talks to Nihal about the “stigma” associated with Hollywood stars who make music, his new album, the new series of Designated Survivor and how he learned to love his name.

The Oscar-winning director on his new psychological thriller Greta and why he thinks people will soon be paying not to be famous.(photo courtesy of Patrick Redmond)

The author talks to Nihal Arthanayake about her debut novel Queenie, why she’s had enough of micro-aggressions, the perils of modern dating and much more. You can also search BBC Sounds to hear Tamara Lawrence reading Queenie.

Nicky, Mark and Shane on getting Westlife back together and Brexit (Brian’s exit that is.)

Comedian and podcast host Marc Maron on 'committing his life' to comedy, the letters he gets from WTF listeners and why he had to lock away the cats when he interviewed President Barack Obama in his garage.

“Music was the only thing I was good at.” slowthai talks tattoos, ambition and his debut album.

Why the romance of the 1960’s Riviera inspired his new album and how having children helped him to grow up.

“Hip hop inspired my generation.” The Hate U Give author on music, faith, opportunity and her new novel

Dido talks to Nihal about the inspiration for her new album, the flip and Arsenal.

Chart success “never really mattered to me.” The Canadian star on working with Ed Sheeran for his new album and surviving the success of that single.

Terry Hall, who has died aged 63, talks to Nihal in 2019 about The Specials & his career.The Specials singer discussed success, depression and the band’s first album for 20 years.

The actor, activist, writer and public speaker Rose McGowan talks to Nihal Arthanayake about the impact of her memoir, Brave, the #MeToo campaign, and her life and career.

Headliners@100; Sally Field, Lily Allen, Thom Yorke, Noel Gallagher and other highlights of our first hundred episodes.

The Coronation Street, Happy Valley and Broadchurch star chats to Nihal about her new book, A Working Diary.

The “Man’s Not Hot” star on playing Big Shaq and how he beats on-stage nerves.

Ricky talks to Nihal about his new Netflix comedy After Life, why his head MIGHT be shrinking, and what he thinks of awards ceremonies.

“I belong to different places in different ways.” Neneh talks to Nihal about music, family and belonging.

Director Joe Cornish on his new film based on the legend of King Arthur and why “a bit of anxiety is healthy” in film making.

Josh and James on competition among comedians and their new TV panel show Hypothetical.

Sue tells Nihal why she still feels “inferior” to some actors and why she thinks it remains an “elitist” profession.

The Buddhist monk tells Nihal that “people are too hard on themselves” and how he can help them.

Sisters Nicola and Rosie Dempsey speak to Nihal about their 2016 Song, TV ads and making musical comedy.

Gemma talks to Phil Williams about her new book and why we should banish “body shaming”.

The comedian and director on why his new book, Help, is “an heroic act of self-annihilation” (Photo credit: Harry Carr)

The singer tells Nihal “I’ve learned my own boundaries” on social media and talks about her new EP, Human

The WBA and IBF World Lightweight boxing champion talks to Nihal about her Olympic heartbreak in 2016, her relationship with her father and about Katie, the new documentary film charting her career.

The Catastrophe co-stars and creators talk parenting, cats and why they’re ending their hit show.

As Chic return with their first new album in 25 years, the legendary songwriter talks to Nihal about love, cancer and the question he once asked President Obama about toilets.

Shahid Khan talks about working with Beyoncé and Emeli Sande, being on Deal or No Deal and BBC show This is My Song.

The Supervet on being bullied as a child, the mental health of medical professionals and his veterinary career.

The musician and documentary maker on the story behind his new single Photographs.

Sir Cliff talks to Nihal about his first album of new music in 14 years, Rise Up – and the impact of his successful privacy case against the BBC.

The pair talk to Nihal about their new album Merrie Land and why for them it reflects the current state of the UK.

The Oscar-winning director behind Whiplash and La La Land talks to Nihal about his latest movie, Neil Armstrong biopic First Man, and why he’s decided to make the switch into the world of episodic TV.

Anne-Marie talks to Nihal about her new single and tour.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning war photographer Lynsey Addario talks to Nihal about her new book, Of Love & War.

Jeff joins Nihal to talk about his new jazz album, becoming a parent in his sixties and why he cries more than his father.

As the world mourns the death of the Marvel Comics visionary, hear his final BBC 5 live interview – with Phil Williams.

The singer-songwriter talks to Nihal about the origin of Dead Boys, why he’s recording in his home town and why he’s a big fan of Robson Green.

Nihal talks to Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas

Nihal talks to the England cricket legend and future Top Gear presenter.

Nihal meets WWE stars Alexa Bliss, Sasha Banks, Elias and Bobby Lashley to discuss life in and out of the ring.