Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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The Specials Sep 29, 2021

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“They’ve all got different stories and messages.” Terry Hall and Horace Panter on recording an album of protest songs chosen by the band.

Anne-Marie Sep 27, 2021

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“I have had such a massive issue with believing people when they say nice things about me.” The 2002 singer on learning to love herself and how getting into reading again inspired her to write a book.

Richard Osman Sep 22, 2021

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“I’d be shocked if there weren’t a Dame in there somewhere.” Richard muses on who Steven Spielberg will cast in the film of The Thursday Murder Club.

Ramla Ali Sep 20, 2021

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The boxer, model and activist talks to Nihal about becoming the first Somali fighter to compete in the Olympics and her memoir Not Without A Fight.

Paul Merson Sep 16, 2021

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'I wanted to break my fingers so I couldn't bet.' The former England footballer on his experience of addiction to alcohol, cocaine and gambling.

John Lydon Sep 10, 2021

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“I was doing my absolute best for her, but I was really denying her the privilege of conversation with other women.” John tells Nihal about the highs and lows of being the total carer for his partner Nora, who has Alzheimer’s.

Phil Wang Sep 09, 2021

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The comedian tries to explain to Nihal where he is from and why British desserts are the best in the world.

Ainsley Harriott Sep 08, 2021

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“I don’t know how the words came out of my mouth.” The chef and TV presenter on his first TV appearance, cooking at Lord's and how he’s learnt to communicate.

Sharleen Spiteri Sep 07, 2021

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The lead singer of Texas, Sharleen Spiteri, talks to Nihal about their new single, “You Can Call Me”, from the latest album “Hi” – and also about Thai massages and climate change.

Shaun Ryder Sep 02, 2021

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The Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder joined Nihal Arthanayake to talk about his career in music, his struggles with school and his new album, Visits from Future Technology.