In September 2008 he was moved from weekend breakfast to weekend afternoons 13.00-16.00 on Radio 1. On 21 September 2009, Arthanayake was moved from weekends to a brand-new review programme, named BBC Radio 1's Review With Nihal.
In September 2008, he was transferred from weekend breakfast to afternoon slots on Radio 1. On 21 September 2009, Arthanayake was shifted from weekends to a new review program called BBC Radio 1's Review With Nihal.