Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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**Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake**

Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

Latest Episodes:

Jack Dee Oct 28, 2021

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The comedian gives Nihal a therapy session including advice on pronunciation, hobbies and career choices

Tinie Oct 27, 2021

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The rapper and presenter reveals his passion for property – and how it inspired his new TV show.

Sir Elton John & Charlie Puth. Oct 21, 2021

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“I basically became the session musician I was 54 years ago.” Sir Elton and Charlie talk about collaborating for the new album The Lockdown Sessions.

Rob Beckett Oct 19, 2021

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“This story will be told amongst my family as a funny story - but whenever I’ve told middle class people they find it horrifying.” The stand-up on class, comedy and whether Mango chutney is jam.

Sir Lenny Henry Oct 19, 2021

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“I was writing the book I would’ve wanted to read as a 12 year old kid.” Comedian Sir Lenny Henry tells Nihal about his new book for children.

Tom Daley Oct 13, 2021

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“The hardest part was not having your family there.” The gold medal winning diver on keeping his focus in Tokyo, coming out and body image.

Sir Billy Connolly Oct 12, 2021

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“Just barge merrily forward.” Sir Billy tells Nihal how to be “windswept and interesting”, what to take on a beach holiday in Aberdeen and what makes him happiest now.

Candice Carty-Williams Oct 07, 2021

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“You find your tribe when you find your fellow outsiders.” The writer of Queenie tells Nihal about her new young adult fiction book, Empress and Aniya, which looks at friendship between teenage girls.

Dave Grohl Oct 05, 2021

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“The last piece I wrote was the one I was afraid of writing, which was losing Kurt and Nirvana ending.” The Foo Fighters frontman tells Nihal about his new memoir.

Natalie Imbruglia Oct 01, 2021

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“You can leave the critic out of the room.” The singer-songwriter tells Nihal about her new album, Firebird, and why she’s now more relaxed writing songs.