Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

Tom tells Nihal why he no longer thinks heartbreak makes for great songwriting and how he was “floored” by meeting Rafael Nadal in the gents.

Controversial big thinker Prof Jordan B Peterson is joined by an audience of young men, at the Moss Side Fire Station Boxing Club in Manchester, to discuss the issues that affect them in today’s society.

Thom tells Nihal why composing his first film score was an “all encompassing” job, how music can change the world and why he’s not a “content creator.”

Academy-Award-winning actor, Sally Field on her decades in the industry and her relationship with Burt Reynolds.

On 50 years of The Who, why he shunned the rock-star lifestyle and almost losing an eye in an onstage accident.

Primal Scream’s frontman on rediscovering the original Memphis recording sessions for Give Out But Don’t Give Up.

The actress and director on 24 Stories, a star studded collection of short stories to support the survivors of Grenfell Tower.

Elvis talks to Nihal about his new album and why it’s the perfect home for songs he wrote years ago with Burt Bacharach.

The 4 time World Superbike Champion talks about life on and off the track and what he thinks about “when things are going right”.

Grayson Perry talks about his one man show and why he’ll never appear on Question Time again.

The legendary US actor and comedian talks to Nihal about stand-up, dad jokes and “bullocks”.

Lily talks to Nihal about being treated “like a cartoon” and why writing an autobiography has “cleansed” her.

The former Journey frontman tells Nihal why he’s returned to music after more than two decades away.

MNEK, who’s generated over a billion streams working with artists like Madonna and Stormzy tells Nihal why his debut album, Language, comes “from my heart.”

Norman talks to Nihal about bringing a nightclub atmosphere to arenas and why DJ’ing still gives him a buzz.

Peter talks to Nihal about footballers’ extravagant lifestyles, retirement and how his family’s disinterest with football keeps him grounded.

Tom Daley and his husband Dustin Lance Black talk to Nihal about becoming parents.

The food writer talks to Nihal about falling into debt and cooking well on a budget.

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to guests Julia Donaldson, Jamali Maddix and Luisa Omielan

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to guests including comedians Phill Jupitus, Janey Godley and McMafia author Misha Glenny.

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to guests including Dylan Moran, Rosie Jones, Jo Caulfield and five former Blue Peter presenters.

Tim Booth, Saul Davies and Jim Glennie talk about their latest album Living in Extraordinary Times.

Singer-songwriter Tom Odell joins Nihal to talk about his third album Jubilee Road, whether he’d ever play at someone’s wedding, and a moody Polish stew.

The Fulham footballer and songwriter talks to Nihal and Felix White about women’s football, her solo career and writing for Dua Lipa.

Years & Years talk to Colin Paterson about their second album, Palo Santo and let slip who might be doing the next Bond Theme.

Johnny talks to Nihal about his new album Call the Comet and his career in music

Jamie Morton, Alice Levine and James Cooper join Nihal to tell the story behind the global podcast phenomenon, relive some of Belinda Blumenthal’s greatest moments and play Cooper or Flinstone, the erotic literature world’s answer to Every Second Counts. Contains strong language.

James and Ben Johnston and Simon Neil talk to Nihal about the release of their MTV Unplugged album.

James joins Nihal to talk about the music that has inspired his life, and his new album, Electric Light.

Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty talk to Nihal about their new album, Love is Dead, why pop can be political and drinking martinis with Dave Stewart.

Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray talk to Nihal about their new album, Islands and look back on more than 25 years in the charts.

The poet, rapper, and activist talks to Nihal about his new book; Natives - Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire.

The Pulitzer prize-winning reporter talks to Nihal and guest presenter Dermot O’Leary about his investigation into Harvey Weinstein and his new book, War on Peace, which charts the decline of American diplomacy.

Ben Drew on parenting, politics and the making of his new album Heaven Before All Hell Breaks Loose.

“I got myself in a bit of a dark place”: John talks to Nihal and Maya Jama about coming back from illness to make new music “in a totally different mindset”.

Suede frontman Brett Anderson on his life, ‘Cool Britannia’ and his autobiography Coal Black Mornings.

"There's nothing worse than feeling you are screaming into a void" James Dean Bradfield and Nicky Wire on Manic Street Preachers’ 13th album Resistance is Futile.

One of the biggest selling artists in music history tells Nihal why he’s focusing on fatherhood, why he wishes some artists would “write better songs” and explains what is was like working with the likes of Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Lady Gaga on his latest album, Revamp.

The ‘Gavin & Stacey’ creator talks to Nihal Arthanayake and Amber Davies about her first novel ‘Never Greener’, the legacy of Nessa and why Wales is a creative powerhouse.

The actor, writer and director talks to Nihal about his latest movie, ‘Journeyman’ and how a late diagnosis of Asperger’s changed his life.

Gary tells Nihal and Angellica Bell about how an unfinished novel inspired his latest album, how a song saved his marriage, and how he manages his Asperger Syndrome.

"I never thought I’d take myself to Iraq.” Documentary maker Stacey Dooley on telling some of the world’s most harrowing stories.

Piers Agget and DJ Locksmith join Nihal and guest presenter Kimberly Wyatt to talk about their latest single, headlining festivals and why more men should dance.

Comedian Chris Ramsey talks about cutting his stand-up teeth in Newcastle, his new TV series and what’s in the new tour show.

Singer, songwriter and producer Example, aka Elliot Gleave, talks to Nihal and Sarah about his latest release “The Answer”.

The former England and Newcastle footballer talks frankly about his life on and off the pitch, and explains why he stayed silent for twenty years about being subjected to sexual abuse as a child. If you have been affected by sexual abuse you can find the details of organisations offering support via bbc.co.uk/actionline.

will.i.am and renowned futurist Brian David Johnson talk about technology, data driven society and their novel WaR: Wizards and Robots.

The ‘I’m A Celebrity…’ winner talks to Sarah and Nihal about sex, dating and embarrassing on-screen love scenes with Sienna Miller, plus how he got an entire comedy gig crowd to troll his childhood bully.

‘Me Before You’ author Jojo Moyes on why her books aren’t ‘Chick Lit’, learning braille and her latest novel. Plus the unusual jobs she did before achieving literary success.

Craig talks to Sarah and Nihal about his new album The Time Is Now, and explains how a broken down Ferrari changed his life.