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Tim Minchin
Aug 3, 2025
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Jul 30, 2025
56m 13s
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Jul 26, 2025
56m 27s
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Jul 23, 2025
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 8/3/25 | Tim Minchin | Nihal Arthanayake speaks to comedian, actor, musician and writer Tim Minchin in the final podcast in the Headliners series.Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds. | 1h 10m 14s | ||||||
| 8/3/25 | Calum Scott | Nihal Arthanayake speaks to singer and songwriter Calum Scott about his rise to fame via Britain's Got Talent, and how he has since navigated his personal life and career over the past 10 years.Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds. | 53m 52s | ||||||
| 7/30/25 | Noémi Orvos-Tóth | Nihal Arthanayake speaks to author and psychologist Noémi Orvos-Tóth about transgenerational trauma, or how our parents shaped our own behaviours.Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds. | 56m 13s | ||||||
| 7/26/25 | Dan Reed | Documentary Filmmaker, Dan Reed, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his new film that examines the events that followed the Southport attacks of summer 2024.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 56m 27s | ||||||
| 7/23/25 | Kasim Ali | The author, Kasim Ali, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 52m 32s | ||||||
| 7/20/25 | Will Kennard | Status of Chase and Status, Will Kennard, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss his incredible career in music, and the work Will does with young people.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 1h 06m 14s | ||||||
| 7/13/25 | Johann Hari | Author Johann Hari joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. They discuss his book, Magic Pill, which examines the explosion of hunger-supressing drugs, like Ozempic.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 1h 00m 39s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Dan Hicks | Archaeologist and anthropologist, Dan Hicks, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 1h 03m 30s | ||||||
| 7/2/25 | Samson Kayo | Actor, producer and writer, Samson Kayo, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss the F1 movie, South London, and much more.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 1h 05m 41s | ||||||
| 6/29/25 | James Jones | Award-winning documentary film director, James Jones, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 58m 59s | ||||||
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| 6/25/25 | Wretch 32 | Artist, rapper and songwriter, Wretch 32, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 57m 34s | ||||||
| 6/22/25 | Jeremy Renner | Avengers actor, Jeremy Renner, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 43m 11s | ||||||
| 6/20/25 | John Sutherland | Author and former chief superintendent at the Met, John Sutherland, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 53m 42s | ||||||
| 6/17/25 | Asim Chaudhry | Actor, comedian and writer, Asim Chaudhry, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds. | 47m 56s | ||||||
| 6/11/25 | Megan Jayne Crabbe | Writer and socal media star, Megan Jayne Crabbe, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. | 54m 38s | ||||||
| 6/8/25 | Adam Buxton | Writer and podcaster, Adam Buxton, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation. | 1h 17m 47s | ||||||
| 6/4/25 | Suzi Ruffell | Comedian, writer and actress Suzi Ruffell joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss coming out as a comedian and the political climate around equality in 2025.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 52m 24s | ||||||
| 6/1/25 | Rag'n'Bone Man | Ivor Novello-winning singer Rag'n'Bone Man joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss success, staying away from social media, and the intimacy of smaller venues.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 1h 04m 15s | ||||||
| 5/25/25 | Jordan Stephens | Writer, podcaster, and musician, Jordan Stephens joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss being a parent, and why we have to protect boys.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 1h 06m 14s | ||||||
| 5/18/25 | Anthony Horowitz | Nihal Arthanayake speaks to author Anthony Horowitz. Subscribe to Headliners for more exclusive in-depth interviews with guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 54m 21s | ||||||
| 5/15/25 | De La Soul | Posdnuos and Maseo from De La Soul join Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss the loss of their bandmate, Dave 'Trugoy' Jolicoeur and living in Trump's US.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 51m 51s | ||||||
| 5/11/25 | Jimmy Anderson | The greatest fast bowler of all time, Jimmy Anderson, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss his retirement from international cricket, and the differences between Jimmy and James Anderson.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 1h 01m 03s | ||||||
| 5/4/25 | Geoff Norcott | Comic and political commentator Geoff Norcott, joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss handling difficult audience members and, of course, politics.Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 1h 07m 29s | ||||||
| 4/27/25 | Genevieve O'Reilly | The star of Star Wars' Andor, Genevieve O'Reilly, joins Nihal for an in-depth chat.They discuss the politics of Star Wars and the power of creative ambition.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 1h 00m 45s | ||||||
| 4/20/25 | Eddie Kadi | Comedian and presenter Eddie Kadi joins Nihal for an in-depth conversation.They discuss identity, and continuing to feel like an asylum seeker.Nihal Arthanayake presents his Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics. | 1h 09m 06s | ||||||
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2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.


























