Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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Gary Lineker Oct 17, 2022

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“If I were an actor and needed to cry, I’d just think of that” The MotD presenter on Leicester City, Qatar and referee abuse.

Hugh Bonneville Oct 12, 2022

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Hugh Bonneville, the star of Downton Abbey, Paddington and W1A talks early roles, embarrassing correspondence, and the sound of his mother's footsteps.

Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott Oct 10, 2022

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The singers, who are former bandmates in The Beautiful South, have released their fifth studio album as a duo. They joined Nihal to talk about singing, football and photography.

Rita Wilson Oct 06, 2022

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Rita Wilson is best known as an actress in films like Sleepless in Seattle, and as a producer on My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Mamma Mia. She’s also a country singer, and has released an album of duets with the likes of Smokey Robinson and Elvis Costello. She spoke to Nihal about her love of music.

Craig David Oct 04, 2022

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“In my case it was: you move to Miami” The singer-songwriter and DJ on dealing with bullying.

Alex Scott Oct 03, 2022

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Alex Scott tells Nihal about her journey from the east end of London to international football stardom. She discusses her relationship with her alcoholic father, the challenges she faced getting into the game, and the respect she has for her mother and grandmother – the women who brought her up.

Rylan Clark Sep 30, 2022

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"It's time for partyless politics." The presenter on why he’s not ruling out a career in Parliament.

David Dimbleby Sep 29, 2022

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The veteran presenter talks to Nihal about how politicians have changed, the role of the BBC, and how it felt to cover some of the biggest news events of the past five decades.

Gary Neville Sep 28, 2022

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“I’m an ex-footballer with a big gob.” Gary tells Nihal why he’s resisting a career in politics.

Sir Lenny Henry Sep 26, 2022

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“He was way ahead of the game.” Sir Lenny tells Nihal why Richard Pryor was such an influence on him.