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Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake episodes
- Cynthia Erivo
“I relish being myself, even if it is the complete opposite of everyone else”
Singer, actress and Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner Cynthia Erivo chats to Nihal Arthanayake about her new film ‘Drift’ and her upcoming role as Elphaba in the Hollywood blockbuster film version of the ‘Wicked’ musical.31 min - Daisy Goodwin
Screenwriter and novelist Daisy Goodwin joins Gordon Smart as the two turn their attention to the subject of Daisy’s new book Diva; the infamous Maria Callas.
The pair discuss the opera sensation’s career, life and legacy, and why she remains a huge inspiration to modern women.Born in 1923, Maria was “what you might call a girl boss today, she always knew her own value and that is something I think very few women do.”“Wherever she played in the world, people would queue up for weeks to get tickets, she was an event, like a Taylor Swift.”1 hr 2 min - Eric Cantona
In May 1997, Eric Cantona stunned Manchester United and their fans by announcing his retirement from football at the age of 30. Alongside the 82 goals he scored for them, he’s remembered for the now infamous kung-fu kick he aimed at a Crystal Palace fan who racially abused him. His post-football career has taken in acting, painting, writing poetry and photography. For his latest creative incarnation, Eric has turned to performing live music.
23 min - Tony Curran
BAFTA-winning Glaswegian actor Tony Curran on learning about the real King James I, shooting intimate, nude scenes, and working with Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine for new show Mary & George.
Tony and Gordon also get into some hilarious stories of their mutual pal, Martin Compston, plus Tony’s career-high roles including his turn as Vincent Van Gogh in Doctor Who’s most replayed scene of all time, and working with the late, great Sean Connery (who had some jokes for Tony’s mum!)Oh, and should we wash our legs in the shower?!59 min - Kevin Macdonald with Nihal Arthanayake
“I’m not telling them how you should think about John Galliano […] it’s a very complex picture that emerges”
Award winning director Kevin Macdonald chats to Nihal Arthanayake about his new documentary ‘High & Low: John Galliano’ – that examines the designer’s rapid ascent, fall from grace after an antisemitic tirade, and rehabilitation35 min - Alesha Dixon
The platinum selling artist tells Nihal Arthanayake about her love of animals and how it has inspired her series of books for young adults.
41 min - Frank Skinner
Comedian and writer Frank Skinner on unexpected signs of ageing, nicknames, bringing back shouting at cinema screens, graffiti he’s seen on his tour posters, and why he doesn’t run his stand up material by anyone before he performs.
55 min - Bernie Sanders
“The more important the issue the less it is discussed.” The Vermont Senator talks to Nihal Arthanayake about the future of capitalism - and offers his thoughts on the upcoming presidential election.
33 min - James Timpson
Nihal Arthanayake chats to the CEO of Timpsons about his new book ‘The Happy Index’ and why he believes his employees’ wellbeing is the secret to running a successful company.
42 min - Jeffrey Wright
“I didn’t watch the [Oscars] announcements, because I didn’t want to have to repair any screen damage if the news wasn’t to my liking!”
American actor Jeffrey Wright talks to Nihal about his new film ‘American Fiction’ and explains how it feels to get an Oscar nomination.
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About 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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