Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

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

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston

    The neuroscientist and author joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. Among other things, they talk about Ariel's book and theories on why we should abolish death. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    58 min
  2. Dr Rangan Chatterjee

    FEB 9

    Dr Rangan Chatterjee

    The physician and hugely successful podcaster Dr Rangan Chatterjee joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss access to health advice and why it's OK to have a different perspective. Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    54 min
  3. Gary Stevenson

    FEB 5

    Gary Stevenson

    The economist, YouTuber and former trader joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his childhood, education and how he would address the UK economy. Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    55 min
  4. Josh Widdicombe

    FEB 2

    Josh Widdicombe

    The comedian, actor and podcaster Josh Widdicombe joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss Josh's tendency to catastrophise, his upbringing, and his take on Dryrobes. Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    53 min
  5. Agnes Callard

    JAN 29

    Agnes Callard

    The American philosopher and associate professor Agnes Callard joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They dig into the Socratic principle and its applications in modern life. Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    54 min
  6. Sir Ian Rankin

    JAN 26

    Sir Ian Rankin

    The crime writer and philanthropist joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his journey in writing, Scotland and what comes next. Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    52 min
  7. Asif Kapadia

    JAN 22

    Asif Kapadia

    The award-winning filmmaker joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his new film 2073, his reasons for making it and whether he feels optimistic about the future. Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    47 min
  8. Dr John Cooper Clarke

    JAN 19

    Dr John Cooper Clarke

    The Bard of Salford joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They talk about the importance of language, disarming bullies with comedy, and Essex. Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.

    1 hr
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