What Makes Us Human

What Makes Us Human

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.

Episodes

January 26, 2022 24 mins

The Editor of Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio 2 answers the question for the final time.

Producer: Ryan Wilson.

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The financial journalist and broadcaster answers the question.

Producer: Patrick Thomas

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October 6, 2021 25 mins

The first female president of the Supreme Court answers the question.

Producer: Patrick Thomas

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September 23, 2021 19 mins

The forensic pathologist answers the question.

Producer: Patrick Thomas

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August 3, 2021 24 mins

Peggy Seeger, one of folk music’s greatest musicians, answers the question.

Producer: Ryan Wilson.

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The choreographer and former Strictly judge joins us to answer the question.

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June 23, 2021 21 mins

The historian and former Supreme Court Judge answers the question.

Producer: Ryan Wilson

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June 2, 2021 27 mins

The politician and adventurer joins Victoria Derbyshire to answer the question.

Producer: Ryan Wilson.

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The actor and performer tells Vanessa Feltz that laughter makes us human.

Producer: Ryan Wilson

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March 9, 2021 22 mins

The legendary Blue Peter presenter joins us to answer the question.

Producer: Ryan Wilson

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February 17, 2021 21 mins

The nurse joins Vanessa Feltz to answer the question.

Producer: Ryan Wilson

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February 9, 2021 24 mins

The royal photographer answers the question.

Producer: Ryan Wilson

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January 13, 2021 21 mins

Our resident GP joins us. She says caring for others makes us human.

Producer: Ryan Wilson.

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December 8, 2020 27 mins

The journalist and left-wing campaigner answers the question.

Producer: Ryan Wilson

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November 17, 2020 23 mins

The historian and philosopher joins us to answer the question. Producer: Ryan Wilson

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November 11, 2020 23 mins

The community leader who has been shot and stabbed joins us to answer the question.

Producer: Ryan Wilson

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October 27, 2020 21 mins

The lawyer joins us to answer the question.

Producer: Ryan Wilson

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October 14, 2020 22 mins

The disability activist and fashion blogger joins us to answer the question.

Producer: Ryan Wilson

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September 29, 2020 27 mins

The broadcaster and journalist answers the question.

Producer: Ryan Wilson

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September 16, 2020 24 mins

The legendary fashion designer joins us to answer the question.

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