Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Actor, comedian and writer, Asim Chaudhry, 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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