
Headliners
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<p>Nihal Arthanayake presents in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.</p>
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Recent Episodes

August 3, 2025
Tim Minchin
<p>Nihal Arthanayake speaks to comedian, actor, musician and writer Tim Minchin in the final podcast in the Headliners series.</p><p>Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds.</p>

August 3, 2025
Calum Scott
<p>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.</p><p>Listen back to more exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics on the Headliners feed on BBC Sounds.</p>

July 30, 2025
Noémi Orvos-Tóth
<p>Nihal Arthanayake presents his new Sunday evening show and podcast, featuring exclusive in-depth interviews with headline guests across entertainment, sport, culture and politics.</p>
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