
Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake
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Rhod Gilbert
Rhod talks to Sarah Brett about tackling his lifelong shyness as part of a new documentary.

Jordan Peterson
The Canadian psychologist talks to Sarah and Nihal about his new book 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos.

Lisa Riley
“I was the queen of making up porkie pies, like, that won’t hurt you, and it does.” Lisa talks about losing 12 stone over 18 months, storming Strictly and her new BBC drama.

Andy Weir
The best-selling author of ‘The Martian’ meets Sarah at Jodrell Bank to talk about his new book ‘Artemis’ and how he’s handled the incredible success of his debut novel.

Professor Green
‘Guest Editor’ Professor Green asks why white working-class men in the UK are being “abandoned”.

Ross Noble
Comedian Ross Noble on Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks, tuna sandwiches and penguins.

Tim Peake
Astronaut Tim Peake explains how you go to the loo in space and how he ended up being bitten on his bottom during training.

Jodie Foster
Jodie Foster on mother and child relationships, how she came to direct an episode of Black Mirror and how technology has helped victims of sexual harassment speak out.

Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams on his “beard and kaftan years” how his onstage persona is sometimes like wearing “a batman suit”, why he’s not famous in LA and what he has taken away from his new book “Reveal”

Adam Hills
Australian comedian Adam Hills on the success of The Last Leg, dressing up as a ballerina, modern mix tapes and missing the Rugby League world cup final.

Eric Cantona
The Manchester United legend talks about his life after football, his thoughts on Jose Mourinho and what he’s made of Brexit.

Noel Gallagher
The High Flying Birds frontman on the band’s new album, staying away from social media and why Pep Guardiola is a “proper dude”.

Margaret Cho
Korean-American comedian Margaret Cho on her new show Fresh Off The Bloat, being mentored by Joan Rivers and getting some tough love from Robin Williams.

Tokio Myers
Britain’s Got Talent winner Tokio Myers on fusing classical and pop for his debut album and why helping people out of dark places “means more than money”.

Mick Fleetwood
Fleetwood Mac drummer and co-founder Mick Fleetwood chats about the band’s evolution over half a century of music, and the key role played by Fleetwood Mac’s co-founder Peter Green in establishing the band’s musical style.

Christian Slater
Christian Slater talks about his West End role as Ricky Roma in Glengarry Glen Ross, Harvey Weinstein and his favourite TV shows.

Dawn French
Dawn French talks about celebrating her 60th, contouring and why it’s never a good idea to be your child’s friend.

Cara Delevingne
International supermodel, actress and debut novelist Cara Delevingne. Also, inspired by Cara's comments, we speak to five teenage girls about body image.

Matt Lucas
Comedian Matt Lucas talks to Sarah and Nihal about his career to date and how he went from Shooting Stars to Bridesmaids. He explains how a chance meeting with Bob Mortimer led to his role as George Dawes, plus how he moved to American to help himself deal with the death of his ex-partner.

Russell Crowe
Oscar winning actor & director Russell Crowe talks to Sarah Brett about why music is his real love, Leeds United's chances of promotion and the pros & cons of being famous.

Adam Clayton
U2 Bassist Adam Clayton talks about the bands forthcoming album 'Songs of Experience' and signing to Chris Blackwell's Island Records when the band first came to London in the late 70's.