PODCAST · arts
Unscripted
by ITV News
Join ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar as she 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, what they'd tell their younger selves - and who they're inviting to their first post-Covid dinner party.
Episodes
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Self Esteem: From lyrics to books
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, with her guests talking about their life and work. This week, Nina sits down with the acclaimed musician Self Esteem ahead of...
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Eurovision winner Nemo on this year's song contest & flag policy controversy
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, with her guests talking about their life and work. This week, in a Eurovision special, Nina talks with Nemo, last year's…
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'I've always felt like an outsider': Holly Johnson on his HIV status reveal
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, with her guests talking about their life and work. This week, Nina talks with Frankie Goes To Hollywood's Holly Johnson.…
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'I needed a challenge': Sir Elton John teams up with Brandi Carlile for new joint album
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 with her guests talking about their life and work. This week, Nina talks with musicians Sir Elton John and Brandi Carlile…
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'There's a pandemic of knife crime in our country': Stephen Graham on his latest drama 'Adolescence'
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. This week, Nina talks...
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Unscripted: Jonathan Ross on hosting the Oscars and what to expect from this year's ceremony
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. This week, Nina talks...
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Multi-talented musician Jacob Collier on winning Grammys and the late great Quincy Jones
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. This week,...
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Sir Bob Geldof on the 40th anniversary of Band Aid
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…
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Kéllé Bryan on the death of Liam Payne, the music industry’s duty of care and why change is needed
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…
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Award winning actors Lesley Manville & Mark Strong on their West End play: Oedipus
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…
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Musician, broadcaster and author, YolanDa Brown OBE on opening her new restaurant and music venue 'Soul Mama'
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...
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ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus on Mamma Mia the party, Donald Trump and a band reunion
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.
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Performer and LGBTQ+ activist Billy Porter on Brighton Pride, the aids pandemic and US election
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.
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Pixie Lott on returning to music, her West End lead performance and mental health
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.
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Actor, writer and filmmaker Jassa Ahluwalia on race
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...
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Two-time Eurovision winner Loreen on why she hopes music can bring harmony
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...
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Jing Lusi on why ITV thriller Red Eye is a breakthrough moment for Chinese actors in the UK
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...
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Double act Sir Ian McKellen and Toheeb Jimoh on the adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry IV
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...
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Musician Yungblud on the event young people need more than ever: Bludfest
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...
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Amelia Dimoldenberg: From Chicken Shop Date to hosting the Oscars red carpet
It's Oscars week on Unscripted, and journalist Amelia Dimoldenberg joins Nina Nannar. Widely-known to her millions of fans on social media as the host of YouTube series Chicken Shop Date, the Brit is now in Hollywood after being selected to host the Oscars red carpet and speak to some of the...
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Director Nazrin Choudhury on her Oscar-nominated film and America's controversial abortion laws
On ITV News' Unscripted, British writer, director and producer Nazrin Choudhury joins Nina Nannar. Choudhury's powerful short film Red, White and Blue is up for an Oscar for best live action short. With awards season in full flow, the pair talk about the overturning of Roe v. Wade and its wider...
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Dr Rachel Clarke and Joanne Froggatt on the chilling new ITV drama, Breathtaking
On Unscripted, Dr Rachel Clarke and actress Joanne Froggatt join Nina Nannar. The pair talk with Nina ahead of the three-part ITV drama Breathtaking, which tells of the crushing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic based on Dr Clarke's book of the same name. Dr Clarke, also one of the writers of the...
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Succession's Sarah Snook on the draw of the West End and chasing your youth
On ITV News' Unscripted, actress Sarah Snook joins Nina Nannar. Best known for playing Shiv Roy in the multi-award winning TV hit Succession, Snook now stars in Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray on London's West End. The pair talk about life post-Succession, the draw of the West End, why...
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Writer Gwyneth Hughes on writing the ITV Drama: Mr. Bates vs The Post Office
On ITV News' arts podcast, Unscripted, writer, Gwyneth Hughes joins Nina Nannar. The pair discuss what it was like to write the ITV drama that shook the nation, Mr. Bates vs The Post Office and the power of the series.
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Musician, DJ and broadcaster Don Letts on his first solo album and being Black and British
Musician, DJ, film maker, writer and broadcaster Don Letts joins Nina Nannar. The pair talk about how to embrace ageing, what it’s like to release a solo album at the age of 67 and discuss being Black and British.
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Former Big Brother winner Brian Dowling on the reboot of the show and his presenting career
On Unscripted, former Big Brother winner Brian Dowling joins Nina Nannar. The pair talk ahead of the reboot of the show on ITV, discuss how it changed the landscape of reality TV and whether he would become a contestant again.
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British film director Ken Loach on The Old Oak, European cinema and his social campaigning
On Unscripted, British film director Ken Loach joins Nina Nannar. The pair look ahead to what could be his final film, The Old Oak. They also discuss why he thinks European cinema is so superior to Hollywood and his social campaigning.
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Guitarist Andy Taylor on his latest solo album, his time in Duran Duran and prostate cancer
On Unscripted, guitarist Andy Taylor joins Nina Nannar. The pair reflect on his time in Duran Duran and his latest solo album, Man's A Wolf To A Man. Andy also shares how he thought his stage four prostate cancer diagnosis meant that this would be his last record. But, in fact, his new treatment...
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Florent Manelli on pride month and his new exhibition: 50 LGBTQI+ who changed the world
On Unscripted, artist Florent Manelli joins Nina Nannar. With pride events taking place up and down the UK this month, Nina speaks to French artist Florent Manelli who has just launched a new exhibition of LGBTQI+ icons who, he says, changed the world. The pair discuss Florent's experience of...
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Rita Ora on her new album, writing from the heart and married life
On Unscripted, Rita Ora joins Nina Nannar. The pair discuss her latest and third album, You and I. They also talk all things married life, what it’s like to write from the heart and her ongoing acting career.
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Nashville's Sam Palladio on starring in Oklahoma! and bringing out new music
On Unscripted, Nashville star Sam Palladio joins Nina Nannar. The pair talk about the success of the series, and going on tour again with the show's music. Sam shares his mixed feelings towards living in the US, after he was held up at gunpoint. And discusses his new role on the West End in...
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Damian Lewis on his first album Mission Creep and song-writing
On Unscripted, multi-award winning actor and now artist Damian Lewis joins Nina Nannar. Backstage at the Black Deer festival, the pair discuss what it's like for Damian to return to music - something he loved during his teenage years before acting intervened and how song-writing has become a...
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Eric Cantona on becoming a singer-songwriter, his debut tour and never ending love for Manchester
On Unscripted, football legend and now singer-songwriter Eric Cantona joins Nina Nannar. The pair discuss his new single and upcoming album. He took up the skills during lockdown and now has a tour on the way starting in his beloved Manchester. They talk his continuing love of an audience and why...
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Eurovision winner Loreen on Liverpool's 'vibe' and her advice to Mae Muller
Eurovision winner Loreen had just two hours sleep before sitting down for an interview with ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar for this special edition of Unscripted. The Swedish star revealed how she celebrated her record-breaking win, as well as her thoughts on Liverpool's "vibe". And the…
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Alexis Ffrench on King Charles’ coronation, race and the British empire
In a coronation special, on Unscripted, Nina talks with the renowned composer, pianist and campaigner for music education, Alexis Ffrench. The pair discuss what it's like to be chosen to play at the King's coronation ceremony alongside artists like Lionel Richie and Katy Perry. They also discuss...
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Lolita Chakrabarti on her stage adaptation of Hamnet, Life of Pi gracing Broadway and her own acting career
On Unscripted, playwright and actor Lolita Chakrabarti OBE joins Nina Nannar. Speaking with one of theatre's most in demand writers, Nina asks Lolita about her latest stage adaptation of the novel Hamnet, with the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon before heading to the West End.…
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Jeremy Swift on Ted Lasso, Downton Abbey and how he's branching out into pop music
On Unscripted, actor and musician Jeremy Swift joins Nina Nannar. The pair talk all things Ted Lasso, as the hit apple TV show returns for season three. Known for playing Leslie Higgins, Swift reflects on his relationship with fame and what it's like to get recognised. He also touches on whether...
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Charlie Mackesy on his Oscar nomination, literary success and lockdown reading
On Unscripted, Oscar-nominee, writer and illustrator Charlie Mackesy joins Nina Nannar. Charlie reflects on writing his book, The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse and his short animated film which has been nominated for an Oscar. The pair discuss his illustrations, words of wisdom and…
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Anne Dudley on composing for Poldark, eighties band Art of Noise and her new album
On Unscripted, Oscar-winning composer and musician Anne Dudley joins Nina Nannar. Anne looks back at her career and gives us the behind-the-scenes insights into composing for hits like Poldark and The Full Monty. The pair talk all things Art of Noise - the groundbreaking 1980s band which, Anne...
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Self Esteem on composing for Jodie Comer's Prime Facie and challenging misogyny with music
On Unscripted Rebecca Lucy Taylor, better known by her stage name Self Esteem, talks to Nina Nannar about composing the music for Jodie Comer's new West End play - Prime Facie. The pair talk taking on misogyny through music, railing against a world where women feel threatened if they are out at...
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Parminder Nagra on the 20th anniversary of Bend it Like Beckham and new ITV drama DI Ray
On Unscripted, Nina Nannar is joined by actress Parminder Nagra. Twenty years on from the release of Bend it Like Beckham, Parminder talks about how playing the role of Jess changed her life and how the film became a global success. The pair talk all thing DI Ray, the new ITV police drama, as...
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Nitin Sawhney on supporting immigration, the journey to musical success, and celebrating Ravi Shankar
On Unscripted, Nina Nannar is joined by musician, composer and producer Nitin Sawhney. Nitin tells us about his latest album, Immigrants, and why we must do more to celebrate and support immigration from all countries. He tells Nina about his musical journey to multi-award winning,...
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Alana Haim on Licorice Pizza, Bafta excitement, and playing Glastonbury
On Unscripted, Nina Nannar is joined by Alana Haim - one third of the band Haim, alongside her sisters. Alana talks all thing Licorice Pizza, the multi-award nominated new movie that's bagged her a Bafta nomination for her debut acting role. The pair talk just what it means to be a "valley girl,"...
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Alt-J's Thom Sonny Green talks touring after shielding, acting aspirations and new album The Dream
On Unscripted, Nina Nannar is joined by Thom Sonny Green, drummer for Mercury Prize-winning band Alt-J. Thom explains what it was like having to shield for much of the pandemic, and also how he'll approach touring while being vulnerable to Covid. Nina also asks how he feels about their upcoming…
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Leo Sayer on celebrating 50 years in music, meeting Muhammad Ali and the Joe Rogan Spotify row
On Unscripted, Nina Nannar is joined by singer-songwriter Leo Sayer. The musician reveals how he's celebrating 50 years in the music industry, and how things have changed since he started out. Leo tells us if he'll be taking his music off Spotify due to the ongoing row over controversial…
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Benedict Cumberbatch on toxic masculinity, treasuring the BBC, and his new film The Power of the Dog
On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by multi-award winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch. Benedict talks all things The Power of the Dog (just one of three new films he's starring in) and getting to grips with the part of cowboy Phil Burbank. The pair talk about the prevalence of toxic…
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Jeremy Irons and Robert Harris on Munich - The Edge of War, Chamberlain's legacy, and pulling down statues
On Unscripted, Nina is joined by best selling novelist Robert Harris and Oscar winning actor Jeremy Irons. We talk the pair's new film, Munich - The Edge of War, based on Harris' novel about Neville Chamberlain (played by Irons) the Prime Minister who went down in history as being fooled by…
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Children's author and illustrator Liz Pichon on her Tom Gates series and dealing with dyslexia
On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by best selling children's author and illustrator Liz Pichon. We talk all things Tom Gates, the book series that has captured children's hearts, as well as being adapted for stage and screen. Liz tells us where the idea for Tom Gates first came from, and…
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Bill Bailey on dancing after Strictly, becoming a zookeeper, and getting back on tour
On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by comedian, musician, actor and 2020's Strictly Come Dancing champion Bill Bailey. He tells Nina how Strictly has made dancing a part of his life forever. Bill talks returning to the stage with his tour show. And the pair cover the rather surprising fact...
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Beverley Knight and Tina Treadwell on bringing the story of The Drifters to the West End
On Unscripted this week, Nina is joined by legendary soul singer Beverley Knight and Tina Treadwell to discuss their new West End show ‘The Drifters Girl’. The pair have brought the remarkable story of '60s group ‘The Drifters’ to stage with Beverley taking on the role of iconic manager Faye...
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Join ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar as she 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, what they'd tell their younger selves - and who they're inviting to their first post-Covid dinner party.
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