Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

The historical fiction author on bringing to life the “beauty and brutality” of Renaissance Italy.

“It’s about the connection, the story you want to tell.” Paul tells Nihal what DJ’ing means to him.

The comedian on creating PowerPoint stand-up and the secrets of setting cryptic crosswords.

“The laptop was smoking.” The stand-up tells Nihal how the ending of his debut novel came to him.

The star tells Nihal about walking from Land’s end to John O’Groats with two friends.

“I do movies in Hindi, but I do comedy in English.” Comedian on global stand-up, staying focused and dealing with hecklers.

“I never enter a competition I don’t think I can win”. Actress and comedian on her upcoming Strictly Come Dancing debut.

“Kanye West, Travis Scott, David Bowie and Jim Morrison.” Kasabian’s frontman on who he wants to emulate as the band’s lead singer.

Anthony Horowitz, who has sold tens of millions of copies of his books, talks to Nihal about his upbringing, the so-called culture wars, politics, and why he doesn’t crave fame.

“Because baking has got better, the handshakes have got more.” British Bake-off judge on his ‘Hollywood Handshake’ and what makes the deserving recipient.