59 episodes

Join ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar as she speaks to a leading name from the world of arts and entertainment. Her guests talk about their life and work, plus Nina asks them where they see themselves in five years, what they'd tell their younger selves - and who they're inviting to their first post-Covid dinner party.

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Join ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar as she speaks to a leading name from the world of arts and entertainment. Her guests talk about their life and work, plus Nina asks them where they see themselves in five years, what they'd tell their younger selves - and who they're inviting to their first post-Covid dinner party.

    Actor, writer and filmmaker Jassa Ahluwalia on race

    Actor, writer and filmmaker Jassa Ahluwalia on race

    This week on Unscripted, actor, writer and filmmaker Jassa Ahluwalia joins Nina Nannar. 

    Jassa is best known for his roles in BBC’s 3 some girls, peaky blinders, ripper street and ITV’s unforgotten series.

    The pair discuss Jassa's new book, Both Not Half, in which he explores life as someone of mixed race heritage today. 

    • 16 min
    Two-time Eurovision winner Loreen on why she hopes music can bring harmony

    Two-time Eurovision winner Loreen on why she hopes music can bring harmony

    This week on Unscripted, two-time Eurovision winner, Loreen joins ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar.
     
    The Swedish singer won the song contest in 2012 and then again last year in Liverpool. 

    The pair spoke all things Eurovision 2024, this years entry from Sweden, how busy life has been and why she hopes music can bring harmony.

    • 15 min
    Jing Lusi on why ITV thriller Red Eye is a breakthrough moment for Chinese actors in the UK

    Jing Lusi on why ITV thriller Red Eye is a breakthrough moment for Chinese actors in the UK

    This week on Unscripted, Crazy Rich Asians actress Jing Lusi joins Nina Nannar.

    The pair talk about why the new ITV thriller Red Eye, in which Lusi stars, is pivotal for Chinese actors in the UK and their bid for better representation onscreen.

    They discuss Lusi's first leading role on TV and why she is now writing and producing herself.

    • 23 min
    Double act Sir Ian McKellen and Toheeb Jimoh on the adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry IV

    Double act Sir Ian McKellen and Toheeb Jimoh on the adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry IV

    This week on Unscripted, legendary actor Sir Ian McKellen and Ted Lasso’s Toheeb Jimoh join Nina Nannar.
     
    Sir Ian McKellen plays Sir John Falstaff whilst Toheeb Jimoh plays Prince Hal in the new adaptation of Henry IV in the West End.
     
    They talk mutual admiration, the demands of the show and why touring in the regions is so important.

    • 25 min
    Musician Yungblud on the event young people need more than ever: Bludfest

    Musician Yungblud on the event young people need more than ever: Bludfest

    This week on Unscripted, musician, activist, and actor Yungblud joins Nina Nannar.

    At just 26-year-old, Yungblud - whose real name is Dominic Harrison - has already set his sights on the next phase of his blossoming career: organising an alternative, affordable musical festival.

    The Doncaster native speaks with Nina about what inspired Bludfest, how he plans on making it an annual fixture, and whether his obvious passion for bringing communities together would tempt him into politics.

    • 31 min
    Amelia Dimoldenberg: From Chicken Shop Date to hosting the Oscars red carpet

    Amelia Dimoldenberg: From Chicken Shop Date to hosting the Oscars red carpet

    It's Oscars week on Unscripted, and journalist Amelia Dimoldenberg joins Nina Nannar.

    Widely-known to her millions of fans on social media as the host of YouTube series Chicken Shop Date, the Brit is now in Hollywood after being selected to host the Oscars red carpet and speak to some of the industry's biggest names.

    The pair talk about Dimoldenberg's journey from interviewing music stars such as Ghetts and AJ Tracey to A-list names like Jennifer Lawrence, as well as how she is feeling ahead of the big night.

    • 15 min

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