Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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Stephen Mangan Jun 09, 2021

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The actor, screenwriter and author talks about his first novel for children - Escape the Rooms, which he wrote in hour-long bursts in dressing rooms and on trains.

Big Zuu Jun 03, 2021

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The grime artist, podcaster and TV presenter on how his love of food from around the world inspired his new cook book and his thoughts on taking the knee at sporting events.

Cush Jumbo May 26, 2021

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The Good Wife star on why she needed therapy while making her new drama The Beast Must Die and how it kept her going being able to have her son with her on set.

Paul Weller May 19, 2021

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Paul tells Nihal about his 16th solo album, changing musical styles, parenting methods and how he deals with superstardom.

Tony Bellew May 13, 2021

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Former WBC world cruiserweight champion tells Nihal about the anger that fuelled his determination to succeed, why he cringes when he thinks of some of his past antics (and outfits) – and issues a warning to Youtubers who consider themselves serious boxers.

St. Vincent May 13, 2021

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Nihal talks to St. Vincent (aka Annie Clark) about her new album Daddy’s Home, where she finds musical inspiration and why she’s using her poetry and music to take ownership of a difficult event in her family’s past. Photo: Zackery Michael.

Geoff Norcott May 12, 2021

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“I didn’t eat an olive until I was in my mid-twenties.” The comedian tells Nihal about discovering “middle class” food and his memoir "Where Did I Go Right?."

Suggs May 11, 2021

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The Madness frontman talks to Nihal about a new documentary charting the band’s history. Plus the joys of being a grandfather, how they dealt with hooligans at gigs, and why he’s working on a new song with Paul Weller.

AC Grayling May 10, 2021

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The philosopher and writer talks to Nihal about Science, History and the frontiers of human knowledge.

Imelda May May 06, 2021

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The Irish singer-songwriter tells Nihal about her latest album, 11 Past The Hour and why she had to take drastic action to catch a Miles Kane concert.