Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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Darren Harriott Jan 24, 2023

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"I've got two bruised hips; whiplash and my partners blade sliced my arm open." The comedian tells Nihal about the challenges of doing Dancing On Ice.

Rick Rubin Jan 17, 2023

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“You never know where that peak is until you go past it.” The producer and Def Jam co-founder on making records.

Stephen Mangan Jan 11, 2023

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“They look at the world with a sensitivity that I don’t.” The actor and writer on the “magic” of art.

Terry Hall Dec 20, 2022

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Another chance to listen to Nihal speak to Terry Hall in 2019. Tributes have been paid to The Specials lead singer, after his death at the age of 63.

Romesh Ranganathan Dec 08, 2022

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The comedian and presenter tells Nihal why he’s no role model for Asian footballers.

Ricky Gervais Dec 07, 2022

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“The joke is a magic trick – every word matters.” Ricky Gervais tells Nihal there are no off-limit topics in comedy, as long as you craft the joke in the right way.

Joan Armatrading Nov 15, 2022

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“I can’t claim credit for what I do – it’s a god given talent.” Joan Armatrading tells Nihal why she keeps making music, after 22 albums and five decades.

Micah Richards Nov 08, 2022

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As a player, he won two Premier League titles and an FA Cup when he was playing at Manchester City. Now, he is a fan favourite pundit on 5 Live, Match of the Day and Sky Sports. Micah Richards joined Nihal to talk about his memoir.

Greta Thunberg Nov 02, 2022

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“Our societies are still very much in denial.” The climate campaigner on the media, greenwashing and her favourite veg.

Rob Delaney Oct 19, 2022

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“I don’t have to get to a finish line with grief”. The actor, comedian and writer talks about his memoir of loss