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Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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

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Lindsey Stirling

Lindsey Stirling

2024-11-2752:37

The celebrated US violinist joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss Lindsey's experience on US TV talent shows, politics, and mental health.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
The Buckleys

The Buckleys

2024-11-2455:05

James and Clair Buckley join Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk family, an Inbetweeners reunion and where all the guitar bands have gone.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Richard Dormer

Richard Dormer

2024-11-2052:38

The Belfast-born actor and star of Game of Thrones joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They talk RADA, the new Day of the Jackal Sky series and the p word (politics).Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Craig David

Craig David

2024-11-1758:19

Artist, DJ, national treasure, Craig David joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They talk routine, gratitude and Craig's famous fans.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Tears for Fears

Tears for Fears

2024-11-1356:41

Roland and Curt from the legendary UK group join Nihal for an in-depth conversation; covering religion, navigating the music industry for 40 years, and what is left to achieve.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Sir Trevor McDonald

Sir Trevor McDonald

2024-11-1001:00:24

One of the most iconic broadcasters of our time joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. He talks cricket, his upbringing and how it felt to interview Saddam Hussein.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Sunil Amrith

Sunil Amrith

2024-11-0653:35

Author and Anand Dhawan Professor of History at Yale University Sunil Amrith joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They cover the environment, migration and the future of life on earth.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
James Blunt

James Blunt

2024-11-0301:00:48

The multi-million selling singer-songwriter joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss his time in the tabloids, the perspective time in the army gives you, and expressing emotions (or not) to his father.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Oliver Burkeman

Oliver Burkeman

2024-10-2756:061

Author and journalist Oliver Burkeman joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss the character traits required in a political leader and what is an 'insecure overachiever'?Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Shazia Mirza

Shazia Mirza

2024-10-2057:18

Comedy legend and SAS: Who Dares Wins veteran, Shazia Mirza, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They talk Oasis, growing up as a Muslim woman and how unphased she was by the SAS.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Nick Mohammed

Nick Mohammed

2024-10-1657:15

Mr Swallow star, Nick Mohammed, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss life after Ted Lasso, his career in investment banking, and working with David Schwimmer.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Dawn O'Porter

Dawn O'Porter

2024-10-1356:08

Writer and self-styled cat lady, Dawn O'Porter, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss fame, friendship and keeping kids safe on social media.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Adam Kay

Adam Kay

2024-10-0957:29

Best-selling author Adam Kay joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss becoming a Dad, being a Jewish man in the current climate, and the homogeneity of med school.Headliners is Nihal Arthanayake's new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Helen Glover

Helen Glover

2024-10-0656:37

Gold medal winning rower Helen Glover joins Nihal for an in-depth discussion.She talks about family, success and whether or not she'll be there in LA.Headliners is Nihal Arthanayake's new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Alexis Ffrench

Alexis Ffrench

2024-10-0201:05:40

Classical music sensation, Alexis Ffrench, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss hitting a billion streams, the discipline of his upbringing, and Stevie Wonder.Headliners is Nihal Arthanayake's new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Dina Asher-Smith

Dina Asher-Smith

2024-09-2901:05:06

The fastest British woman in history, Dina Asher-Smith, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.The pair discuss Paris, where she gets her competitive edge and a burgeoning interest in fashion.Headliners is Nihal Arthanayake's new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Candice Brathwaite

Candice Brathwaite

2024-09-2542:43

Best-selling author Candice Brathwaite joins Nihal for an in-depth interview.They talk manifesting, social mobility and private education. Headliners is Nihal Arthanayake's new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Jimmy Akingbola

Jimmy Akingbola

2024-09-2249:52

Fresh Prince actor Jimmy Akingbola joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.The pair discuss working with Will Smith, growing up in care, and processing loss. Headliners is Nihal Arthanayake's new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.
Cush Jumbo

Cush Jumbo

2024-09-1857:22

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to actor Cush Jumbo, his second guest in his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews.Over the course of the conversation, Cush talks about the experience of watching her father being stopped by Police as a child, being turned down work at a well-known department store for her dreadlocks, and generational trauma.
Stewart Lee

Stewart Lee

2024-09-1552:52

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to Stewart Lee, his first guest in a new series of Headliners, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews. Over the course of the conversation, Stewart touches on fatherhood and the joy of a profession that allows him to remain immature. He talks about the importance of an economy that supports creativity, finding a new audience via social media clips, and a premonition his 16-year-old self had in a field in Southern England.
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microphonemayne

dear oh dear

Nov 20th
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microphonemayne

dear oh dear

Oct 5th
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Mark Bune

yawn!!

May 25th
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ForexTraderNYC

wow she spkz so fast n she is a sweety

Dec 12th
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ForexTraderNYC

nihal one of best interviewer! subscribed with joy love ya nihal

Nov 21st
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Mark Bune

She's so hard on the ears!!

Oct 25th
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Seferino Gonzalez

escribo las canciones me indica que es erorror

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