Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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Hugh Bonneville Feb 17, 2021

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The Downton Abbey and Paddington actor tells Nihal about starring as Roald Dahl in Sky’s new original film To Olivia. Plus there’s a bonus treat for W1A fans! (Picture: © THING ONE LTD 2020. All Rights Reserved)

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Feb 09, 2021

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Nihal talks to the actress and singer about her life on and off screen, her huge social media following and her new memoir Unfinished.

David Baddiel Feb 05, 2021

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The comedian and writer talks to Nihal about anti-Semitism and his new book “Jews Don’t Count”.

Warwick Davis Feb 04, 2021

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The Star Wars and Harry Potter star talks to Nihal about the secrets of success in business and why he’s never been a fan of football.

Ruth Coker Burks Feb 03, 2021

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The caregiver talks to Nihal about dedicating her life to comforting the men dying of AIDS in Arkansas in the 1980s against a backdrop of stigma and fear.

Sathnam Sanghera Jan 27, 2021

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“The legacies of empire…are things we live with on a daily basis.” The journalist and author talks to Nihal about how the experience of empire has changed Britain.

Anne-Marie & KSI Jan 20, 2021

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The two stars talk to Nihal about their musical collaboration, online dating, fighting and infectious laughter.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Jan 13, 2021

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The cook, campaigner and writer talks to Nihal about how small changes to what we eat can make a big difference to wellbeing.

Sacha Dhawan Jan 05, 2021

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The actor tells Nihal about starring in Channel 4’s The Great, and as the Master in Doctor Who.

Belle and Sebastian Dec 18, 2020

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Stuart Murdoch and Chris Geddes on post gig football matches, why you shouldn’t play a matinee show after a big night out and their new live album.