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The philosopher on Science, History and the frontiers of human knowledge
Suggs
The Madness frontman on dodgy balconies, working with Paul Weller and being a grandad
Geoff Norcott
The comedian talks about discovering “middle class” food and his memoir.
St. Vincent
Nihal talks to St Vincent (aka Annie Clark) about her new album Daddy’s Home.
Tony Bellew
Former WBC cruiserweight champion talks about anger, Youtubers and velour tracksuits.
Paul Weller
The singer-songwriter on his changing musical styles and how he deals with superstardom.
Cush Jumbo
The Good Wife star on why she needed therapy when making her new drama The Beast Must Die
Big Zuu
The grime artist, podcaster and TV presenter on his love of food from around the world.
Stephen Mangan
The actor, screenwriter and author talks about his first novel for children.
Garbage
Shirley Manson on the band’s 7th studio album No Gods No Masters.
Karin Slaughter
The crime thriller writer on her new novel False Witness.
Laura Mvula
Ellie Taylor
The comedian and TV personality on breastfeeding in public and the joy of playdough.
Bella Mackie
Bella talks about the challenge of creating a likeable baddie for her first novel.
Richard Hammond
The presenter talks about the lockdown special of The Grand Tour on Amazon Prime Video.
Rachel Fairburn
The comedian on her stand-up show Maniac and podcasting about serial killers.
Nish Kumar
The comedian and podcaster reflects on playing at the Edinburgh fringe across his career.
Ed Balls
Ed Balls on his new book, Strictly Come Dancing, football and campanology.
Mo Gilligan
The comedian and presenter Mo Gilligan told Nihal about his new book, That Moment When.
Shaun Ryder
The Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder ed Nihal Arthanayake.
Sharleen Spiteri
The lead singer of Texas, Sharleen Spiteri, drops by to talk to Nihal.
Ainsley Harriott
“I don’t know how the words came out of my mouth.” The chef on his first TV appearance.
Phil Wang
The comedian tries to explain to Nihal where he is from.
John Lydon
The former Sex Pistols and PiL singer on caring for his partner of 45 years, Nora.
Paul Merson
The former England footballer on his experience of addiction.
Ramla Ali
The boxer, model and activist on becoming the first Somali fighter in the Olympics.
Richard Osman
The author and TV presenter on Steven Spielberg’s film of the The Thursday Murder Club.
Anne-Marie
The 2002 singer on how getting into reading again inspired her to write a book.
The Specials
Terry Hall and Horace Panter on recording an album of protest songs chosen by the band.
Natalie Imbruglia
The singer-songwriter tells Nihal why she’s now more relaxed writing songs.
Dave Grohl
The Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer spoke to Nihal about his memoir
