What Makes Us Human

BBC Radio 2

Jeremy Vine explores what makes us human in this landmark BBC Radio 2 series. Guests deliver their thoughts on the essence of human existence, reflecting on their own lives.

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Jan 26, 2022 · 24 min
Phil Jones: What Makes Us Human?
The Editor of Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio 2 answers the question for the final time.
Nov 23, 2021 · 27 min
Martin Lewis: What Makes Us Human?
The financial journalist and broadcaster answers the question.
Oct 6, 2021 · 25 min
Lady Hale: What Makes Us Human?
The first female president of the Supreme Court answers the question.
Sep 23, 2021 · 19 min
Dr Richard Shepherd: What Makes Us Human?
The forensic pathologist answers the question.
Aug 3, 2021 · 24 min
Peggy Seeger: What Makes Us Human?
Peggy Seeger, one of folk music’s greatest musicians, answers the question.
Jul 7, 2021 · 20 min
Arlene Phillips: What Makes Us Human?
The choreographer and former Strictly judge joins us to answer the question.
Jun 23, 2021 · 21 min
Lord Sumption: What Makes Us Human?
The historian and former Supreme Court Judge answers the question.
Jun 2, 2021 · 27 min
Rory Stewart: What Makes Us Human?
The politician and adventurer joins Victoria Derbyshire to answer the question.
Apr 7, 2021 · 23 min
Christopher Biggins: What Makes Us Human?
The actor and performer tells Vanessa Feltz that laughter makes us human.
Mar 9, 2021 · 22 min
Janet Ellis: What Makes Us Human?
The legendary Blue Peter presenter joins us to answer the question.
Feb 17, 2021 · 21 min
Christie Watson: What Makes Us Human
The nurse joins Vanessa to answer the question.
Feb 9, 2021 · 24 min
Arthur Edwards: What Makes Us Human?
The royal photographer answers the question.
Jan 13, 2021 · 21 min
Dr Sarah Jarvis: What Makes Us Human?
Our resident GP joins us. She says caring for others makes us human.
Dec 8, 2020 · 27 min
Owen Jones: What Makes Us Human?
The journalist and left-wing campaigner answers the question.
Nov 18, 2020 · 23 min
Yuval Noah Harari: What Makes Us Human?
The historian and philosopher joins us to answer the question.
Nov 11, 2020 · 23 min
Mahamed Hashi: What Makes Us Human
The community leader who has been shot and stabbed joins us to answer the question.
Oct 27, 2020 · 21 min
Nazir Afzal: What Makes Us Human?
The lawyer joins us to answer the question.
Oct 14, 2020 · 22 min
Sinead Burke: What Makes Us Human?
The disability activist and fashion blogger joins us to answer the question.
Sep 29, 2020 · 27 min
George Alagiah: What Makes Us Human?
The broadcaster and journalist answers the question.
Sep 16, 2020 · 24 min
Sir Paul Smith: What Makes Us Human?
The legendary fashion designer joins us to answer the question.

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