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Cynthia Erivo

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Mar 21, 2024

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“I relish being myself, even if it is the complete opposite of everyone else”
Singer, actress and Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner Cynthia Erivo chats to Nihal Arthanayake about her new film ‘Drift’ and her upcoming role as Elphaba in the Hollywood blockbuster film version of the ‘Wicked’ musical.

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Mar 21, 2024

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Ricky Gervais: Ricky and Nihal talk about After Life, awards shows, hunting and much more. by Headliners
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Ross Noble: Comedian Ross Noble on Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks, tuna sandwiches and penguins. by Headliners
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Michael Bisping: Nihal Arthanayke speaks to the former UFC Middleweight Champion. by Headliners
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Stevie Van Zandt: The E Street Band guitarist on his latest album and his starring role in The Sopranos. by Headliners
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Kate Tempest: The poet, musician and novelist on her new album and working with Rick Rubin. by Headliners
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Mark Ronson: Sad bangers, collaborations and karaoke. by Headliners
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Megan Jayne Crabbe: Nihal Arthanayake speaks to body-positive blogger Megan Jayne Crabbe by Headliners
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Stan Lee (1922-2018): Phil Williams spoke to the Marvel Comics visionary in 2016. by Headliners
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Helen Lederer: Comedian Helen Lederer chats to Gordon Smart. by Headliners
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Anthony Horowitz: Anthony Horowitz speaks to Nihal Arthanayake. by Headliners
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Adele Roberts: Adele Roberts speaks to Nihal Arthanayake by Headliners
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Gillian Anderson: Gillian Anderson speaks to Nihal Arthanayake by Headliners
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Daisy Goodwin: Screenwriter and novelist Daisy Goodwin chats to Gordon Smart. by Headliners
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Tony Curran: BAFTA-winning Glaswegian actor Tony Curran chats to Gordon Smart. by Headliners
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Alesha Dixon: The platinum selling artist on her love of animals. by Headliners
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Matthew Vaughn: Director, producer, and writer Matthew Vaughn. by Headliners
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