Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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Rory Stewart Sep 07, 2023

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“I realised that the person I ended up despising most, was myself”. Former Conservative MP, writer, and broadcaster Rory Stewart lifts the lid on what working in Westminster is really like. With Nihal Arthanayake.

Andy Taylor Aug 31, 2023

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"I'm still in this dreamy space of thinking - did I really get that lucky?" The Duran Duran guitarist on the ground-breaking treatment he is undergoing for prostate cancer.

Rose Matafeo Aug 22, 2023

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“I’m just enthusiastic about being free to do what I want.” The co-creator of Starstruck on the final series and why she’s enjoying doing stand-up comedy

Lucy Spraggan Aug 09, 2023

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“This album's about acceptance, accepting life". The singer-songwriter joins Nihal to talk about her new music.

Amol Rajan Jul 17, 2023

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The presenter on taking over University Challenge, family, fame and the source of his ambition.

Ashley Cain Jun 28, 2023

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"One day I just sang 'oobedoo' and she just instantly stopped crying." The former footballer on life after losing his daughter.

Elliot Page Jun 21, 2023

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“There’s a beautiful ripple effect that comes with self-love.” Elliot talks to Nihal about living an authentic life, queerness in Hollywood, and having the strength to fight a ‘crisis’ of hate in society.

Oleksandr Zinchenko Jun 20, 2023

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“Thanks to football for the opportunity to represent my country”, The Premier League player on Ukraine, football and staying focussed. Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko talks about his love for Ukraine and how football focussed his mind.

Tom Grennan Jun 19, 2023

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“I live and breathe this stuff… and I want to win.” Tom tells Nihal what drives his music.

Louise Redknapp Jun 08, 2023

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"I dance better in a club when I have a cheeky tequila.” Louise tells Nihal it’s time for her to get back on the dancefloor.