Unscripted

This is Unscripted - a podcast brought to you by ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar. In each episode, Nina 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.

On this episode, stars of the stage and screen, Lesley Manville and Mark Strong join Nina Nannar to discuss Robert Icke’s adaptation of Oedipus.

They discuss the relevance of the Greek tragedy today and the issues of talent heading for the screen and not the stage.

This week on Unscripted,  Award Winning saxophonist, broadcaster and author YolanDa Brown joins ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar.

They discuss music, education and YolanDa's new restaurant and music venue 'Soul Mama' which just opened after a very successful crowdfunding campiagin, landing her a place in the Guinness World Records.

This week on Unscripted, ABBA musician Bjorn Ulvaeus joins ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar.

They discuss Mamma Mia the party, Donald Trump using their music at a political rally and why the band might never meet up again.

This week on Unscripted, performer, writer and LGBTQ+ activist Billy Porter joins ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar.

They discuss the upcoming Brighton Pride, the aids pandemic and his encouragement for voting in the upcoming US election.

This week on Unscripted, artist Pixie Lott joins ITV News Arts and Entertainment Editor, Nina Nannar. 

The pair discuss Pixie's return to music, the impact of her west end lead performance and battling with mental health struggles.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.