Headliners with Nihal Arthanayake

Iconic sports presenter and author Gabby Logan on some of her career highlights and covering some of sports biggest events.

She has just released a new book called “The Midpoint Plan,” inspired by her successful podcast called “The Midpoint Plan podcast,” talking about making the most of midlife, with insights from health experts.

She also reflects on her husband Kenny’s prostate cancer diagnosis and how "The Midpoint Plan podcast” has inspired many men to get checked.

She also talks about why the Olympic games mean so much to her, particularly London 2012.

‘Forever’ is Bon Jovi’s 18th album. The one and only Jon Bon Jovi told Nihal Arthanayake about writing the new album, the secrets of a long and successful marriage, how he hopes to be able to sing live again after having surgery on his vocal chords two years ago, and being an unashamed optimist.

Satirical comedian, Michael Spicer, known for going viral and gaining millions of views online thanks to his iconic satirical show, The Room next door, chats to Johnny I’Anson about his journey through comedy. He talks about the state of politics in the past few years to the issues of today.

‘If there’s something really good that entices you and you want to have the emotion of the people sitting around you, those are the reasons that cinema is going to be there for a long time’

Jerry Bruckheimer is an American film and television producer most known for producing action-packed and explosive blockbusters including the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise, ‘Top Gun’, and ‘Black Hawk Down’.

He's got a new film on Disney called' Young Woman and the Sea' - and it's a bit of a step change from some of these mega action-packed blockbusters you might normally associate with him.

He’s been chatting with Nihal Arthanayake about his life and career, and why despite the rise on online streaming, he’s not worried about the future of cinema.

Toby Kebbell on his breakthrough role in Shane Meadows’ Dead Man’s Shoes, and working with huge industry names like Woody Allen, Oliver Stone, M. Night Shyamalan, Guy Ritchie, Val Kilmer and Robert Redford to name but a fraction.

"An honour to be a part of these young people’s lives". Five-time Chortle-award winning comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean speaks to Nihal Arthanayake about her new show ‘Peacock’, which is based on how she and her partner became foster carers.

Radio genius Richard Bacon is back on the 5 Live airwaves for the latest Headliners slot – so will there yet be a return of the Special Half Hour, 15 years on?

Australian actress and comedian Rebel Wilson shot to fame in Hollywood in Bridesmaids and the Pitch Perfect trilogy, where she played a character called "Fat Amy”. She has just released her autobiography, ‘Rebel Rising’, charting her course to fame. She also dives deep into her personal and private life, documenting her struggles with weight, romance and fertility.

'I'm not a victim, I call myself a survivor'

Former Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra, discusses how he was sexually abused aged 13, and why he's now working with the UN and WHO to ensure other children grow up in a world free of violence and abuse.

He also reflects on his time at Manchester United, his early life growing up as one of 24 siblings, and how his partner Margaux changed his life.

Comedian Helen Lederer on evolving attitudes toward neurodiversity, how alternative comedy has developed since the 1980s, and how her definition of happiness changes with age.

Helen and Gordon also get into social media and entertainers' relationships with reviews, working with great comedians like Harry Enfield, and why her candid new memoir Not That I’m Bitter proves “you can be funny about sad things”.