Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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James Acaster Dec 17, 2020

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The comedian tells Nihal about his poor driving skills, over-eating Christmas pudding and live streaming his show “Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999”

Eve Dec 10, 2020

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The Grammy-winning rapper, actor and presenter talks to Nihal about her new BBC podcast, Constantly Evolving.

Gareth Southgate Dec 09, 2020

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The England manager on the occasional need for “frank and direct” communication with his players and his tips for reaching your full potential. (Image: courtesy of Getty Images.)

Harry Kane Dec 02, 2020

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5 Live’s Nihal Arthanayake talks exclusively to Spurs striker and England captain Harry Kane about standing up to racism in football, the return of fans, VAR, being “old-school Bieber” and much more.

The War On Drugs Dec 01, 2020

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Adam Granduciel chats to Nihal about songwriting, studios, fatherhood and the band’s new album Live Drugs.

Mica Paris Nov 26, 2020

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"He was painfully shy”; the singer and actress remembers hanging out with Prince and talks about her new album Gospel.

Irvine Welsh Nov 20, 2020

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The Trainspotting author on the return of Begbie in his new novella and why boxing is his favourite counterbalance to writing.

Amy Macdonald Nov 19, 2020

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The singer-songwriter on fast cars, football and her “more meaningful” new album.

Anne-Marie Nov 17, 2020

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"I’m a bit nervous about it…I’m just going to put everyone through." The singer-songwriter on her new role as a coach on The Voice and her new YouTube documentary.

Tom Allen Nov 12, 2020

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The comedian on growing up in 90’s suburbia, Kenneth Williams, coming out and his verdict on Nihal’s newest dessert recipe. (Photo credit: Aemen Sukkar)