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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Phil Jones: What Makes Us Human?
Jan 26 2022
Phil Jones: What Makes Us Human?
The Editor of Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio 2 answers the question for the final time.Producer: Ryan Wilson.

Episodes

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