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.
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.
1/26/2022 • 24 minutes, 32 seconds
Martin Lewis: What Makes Us Human?
The financial journalist and broadcaster answers the question.
Producer: Patrick Thomas
11/23/2021 • 27 minutes, 42 seconds
Lady Hale: What Makes Us Human?
The first female president of the Supreme Court answers the question.
Producer: Patrick Thomas
10/6/2021 • 25 minutes, 45 seconds
Dr Richard Shepherd: What Makes Us Human?
The forensic pathologist answers the question.
Producer: Patrick Thomas
9/23/2021 • 19 minutes, 11 seconds
Peggy Seeger: What Makes Us Human?
Peggy Seeger, one of folk music’s greatest musicians, answers the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson.
8/3/2021 • 24 minutes, 49 seconds
Arlene Phillips: What Makes Us Human?
The choreographer and former Strictly judge joins us to answer the question.
7/7/2021 • 20 minutes, 18 seconds
Lord Sumption: What Makes Us Human?
The historian and former Supreme Court Judge answers the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
6/23/2021 • 21 minutes, 32 seconds
Rory Stewart: What Makes Us Human?
The politician and adventurer joins Victoria Derbyshire to answer the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson.
6/2/2021 • 27 minutes, 34 seconds
Christopher Biggins: What Makes Us Human?
The actor and performer tells Vanessa Feltz that laughter makes us human.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
4/7/2021 • 23 minutes, 14 seconds
Janet Ellis: What Makes Us Human?
The legendary Blue Peter presenter joins us to answer the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
3/9/2021 • 22 minutes, 8 seconds
Christie Watson: What Makes Us Human
The nurse joins Vanessa Feltz to answer the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
2/17/2021 • 21 minutes, 59 seconds
Arthur Edwards: What Makes Us Human?
The royal photographer answers the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
2/9/2021 • 24 minutes, 32 seconds
Dr Sarah Jarvis: What Makes Us Human?
Our resident GP joins us. She says caring for others makes us human.
Producer: Ryan Wilson.
1/13/2021 • 21 minutes, 17 seconds
Owen Jones: What Makes Us Human?
The journalist and left-wing campaigner answers the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
12/8/2020 • 27 minutes, 24 seconds
Yuval Noah Harari: What Makes Us Human?
The historian and philosopher joins us to answer the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
11/18/2020 • 23 minutes, 18 seconds
Mahamed Hashi: What Makes Us Human
The community leader who has been shot and stabbed joins us to answer the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
11/11/2020 • 23 minutes
Nazir Afzal: What Makes Us Human?
The lawyer joins us to answer the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
10/27/2020 • 21 minutes, 48 seconds
Sinead Burke: What Makes Us Human?
The disability activist and fashion blogger joins us to answer the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
10/14/2020 • 22 minutes, 1 second
George Alagiah: What Makes Us Human?
The broadcaster and journalist answers the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
9/29/2020 • 27 minutes, 18 seconds
Sir Paul Smith: What Makes Us Human?
The legendary fashion designer joins us to answer the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
9/16/2020 • 24 minutes, 17 seconds
Bernardine Evaristo: What Makes Us Human?
The Booker Prize winning author joins us to answer the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
9/8/2020 • 20 minutes, 44 seconds
Samantha Cristoforetti: What Makes Us Human?
The Italian astronaut, who was the first person to make an espresso in space, joins us.
Producer: Ryan Wilson.
8/25/2020 • 23 minutes, 48 seconds
Julia Donaldson: What Makes Us Human?
The legendary children's author answers the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
8/5/2020 • 17 minutes, 55 seconds
Richard Madeley: What Makes Us Human?
The broadcaster says it's self-awareness that makes us human.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
7/14/2020 • 25 minutes, 9 seconds
Amanda Owen: What Makes Us Human?
The Yorkshire Shepherdess answers the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
7/8/2020 • 23 minutes, 24 seconds
Anne Hegerty: What Makes Us Human?
The champion quizzer answers the question. She says it's our DNA that makes us human.
Producer: Ryan Wilson.
6/17/2020 • 23 minutes, 31 seconds
Lord Sebastian Coe: What Makes Us Human
The Olympic champion and former politician tells us that it is jazz that makes us human.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
6/3/2020 • 26 minutes, 44 seconds
Anne Longfield: What Makes Us Human?
The Children's Commissioner for England joins Vanessa Feltz to answer the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson.
5/27/2020 • 21 minutes, 37 seconds
Peter Bleksley: What Makes Us Human?
The writer, former undercover cop and Radio 2 policeman answers the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
5/19/2020 • 28 minutes, 52 seconds
Caroline Criado-Perez: What Makes Us Human?
The writer and campaigner joins us to answer the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
3/11/2020 • 25 minutes, 1 second
Steve Jones: What Makes Us Human?
The leading geneticist joins us. He says the answer is in our genes.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
2/26/2020 • 25 minutes, 41 seconds
Kate Adie: What Makes Us Human?
One of the country's greatest war correspondents joins us to answer the question.
Producer: Ryan Wilson
2/12/2020 • 22 minutes, 2 seconds
Robin Knox-Johnston: What Makes Us Human?
The veteran sailor joins us to answer the question. He says adventure makes us human.
1/8/2020 • 24 minutes, 30 seconds
Robert Winston: What Makes Us Human?
The scientist and television presenter joins us to answer the question.
Presenter: Jeremy Vine
Producer: Ryan Wilson
12/17/2019 • 24 minutes, 51 seconds
Rose Hudson-Wilkin: What Makes Us Human?
The first female black bishop joins us to answer the question.
Presenter: Jeremy Vine
Producer: Ryan Wilson
12/11/2019 • 24 minutes, 7 seconds
Michael Morpurgo: What Makes Us Human?
The children's author joins us to answer the question.
11/13/2019 • 26 minutes, 34 seconds
Pam Ayres: What Makes Us Human?
The poet Pam Ayres joins Amol Rajan to answer the question. She says creativity.
10/24/2019 • 26 minutes, 16 seconds
Naomi Klein: What Makes Us Human?
The journalist, author and activist joins us to answer the question.
10/16/2019 • 27 minutes, 38 seconds
Cerys Matthews: What Makes Us Human?
The singer and broadcaster says it is the small things in life that make us human.
9/18/2019 • 22 minutes, 40 seconds
Neil Oliver: What Makes Us Human?
The historian and archaeologist answers the question. He says time makes us human.
9/10/2019 • 22 minutes, 23 seconds
Billy Bragg: What Makes Us Human?
The singer and political activist joins us to answer the question.
8/29/2019 • 23 minutes, 3 seconds
Roger McGough: What Makes Us Human?
The poet joins us to answer the question.
7/24/2019 • 24 minutes, 10 seconds
Anthony Loyd: What Makes Us Human?
The war reporter answers the question.
7/3/2019 • 26 minutes, 3 seconds
Stephen Fry: What Makes Us Human?
The actor and comedian joins us to answer the question.
6/26/2019 • 23 minutes, 46 seconds
George Osborne: What Makes Us Human?
The former Chancellor answers the question, with Amol Rajan.
5/29/2019 • 26 minutes, 44 seconds
Mary Portas: What Makes Us Human?
The businesswoman and retail guru answers the question.
5/23/2019 • 23 minutes, 42 seconds
Judy Murray: What Makes Us Human?
The tennis coach joins us to answer the question.
5/8/2019 • 25 minutes, 21 seconds
Ben Elton: What Makes Us Human?
The writer and comedian joins us to answer the question.
4/10/2019 • 26 minutes, 52 seconds
Steven Pinker: What Makes Us Human?
The cognitive psychologist and Harvard professor joins us to answer the question.
3/20/2019 • 26 minutes, 33 seconds
Hella Pick: What Makes Us Human?
The veteran journalist answers the question.
3/6/2019 • 24 minutes, 27 seconds
Charlie Higson: What Makes Us Human?
The author and 500 Words judge joins us to answer the question. BBC Radio 2’s ‘500 Words’ competition is now open, and will close on Friday 8th March at 7pm. If you’re looking to send us a story, or to sign-up as a public judge – head to bbc.co.uk/500Words!
2/20/2019 • 22 minutes, 19 seconds
Simon Reeve: What Makes Us Human?
The traveler and explorer joins us to answer the question.
2/6/2019 • 26 minutes, 10 seconds
Jean Neale from Rotherham: What Makes Us Human?
The regular listener and contributor answers the question.
1/23/2019 • 23 minutes, 53 seconds
Professor Alice Roberts: What Makes Us Human?
The evolutionary biologist and author joins us to answer the question.
1/9/2019 • 21 minutes, 36 seconds
John Sentamu: What Makes Us Human?
The Archbishop of York joins us to answer the question.
12/12/2018 • 26 minutes, 54 seconds
Andria Zafirakou: What Makes Us Human?
The woman who won the prize for being the best teacher in the world answers the question.
11/28/2018 • 22 minutes, 53 seconds
Sir John Timpson: What Makes Us Human?
The owner of the shoe repair chain joins us to answer the question.
11/14/2018 • 26 minutes, 52 seconds
Joanna Trollope: What Makes Us Human?
The author joins us to answer the question. She says hope makes us human.
10/31/2018 • 23 minutes, 52 seconds
Julia Gillard: What Makes Us Human?
The former Prime Minister of Australia joins us to answer the question.
10/17/2018 • 23 minutes, 10 seconds
Sir David Attenborough: What Makes Us Human?
The naturalist and broadcaster joins Jeremy to answer the question.
10/3/2018 • 30 minutes, 9 seconds
Joe Simpson: What Makes Us Human?
The mountaineer made famous by Touching The Void answers the question.
9/26/2018 • 22 minutes, 22 seconds
Akala: What Makes Us Human?
The hip hop artist, poet and campaigner says it’s loving art that makes us human.
9/5/2018 • 24 minutes, 35 seconds
Henry Blofeld: What Makes Us Human?
The veteran cricket commentator gives us his take on life.
8/28/2018 • 23 minutes, 11 seconds
Terry Walton: What Makes Us Human?
In a special edition of the series, our allotmenteer joins us to answer the question.
8/17/2018 • 27 minutes, 3 seconds
Paris Lees: What Makes Us Human?
The transgender activist joins us to answer the question. She says forgiveness.
7/3/2018 • 27 minutes, 15 seconds
Colin Parry: What Makes Us Human?
Colin Parry, who lost his son when the IRA bombed Warrington in 1993, joins us.
6/26/2018 • 24 minutes, 10 seconds
Marian Keyes: What Makes Us Human?
The hugely successful novelist joins us to answer the question.
6/5/2018 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
Peter Tatchell: What Makes Us Human?
The human rights campaigner joins us to answer the question.
5/22/2018 • 27 minutes, 26 seconds
Henry Marsh: What Makes Us Human?
The neurosurgeon joins us to answer the question.
5/2/2018 • 26 minutes, 50 seconds
Bruce Dickinson: What Makes Us Human?
The lead singer of Iron Maiden answers the question.
4/25/2018 • 26 minutes, 11 seconds
Peter Piot: What Makes Us Human?
The microbiologist who helped to discover the Ebola virus answers the question.
4/12/2018 • 23 minutes, 31 seconds
Sharron Davies: What Makes Us Human?
The former swimmer and Olympic silver medalist joins us to answer the question.
3/15/2018 • 19 minutes, 55 seconds
George Monbiot: What Makes Us Human?
The journalist and activist joins us to answer the question.
3/2/2018 • 20 minutes, 59 seconds
Frank Gardner: What Makes Us Human?
The BBC's Security Correspondent joins us for “What Makes us Human”.
2/21/2018 • 26 minutes, 21 seconds
Dame Stephanie Shirley: What Makes Us Human?
The British IT pioneer, businesswoman and philanthropist answers the question.
2/6/2018 • 24 minutes, 9 seconds
Shappi Khorsandi: What Makes Us Human?
The comedian and author joins Amol to answer the question.
1/18/2018 • 24 minutes, 53 seconds
Floella Benjamin: What Makes Us Human?
The Liberal Democrat peer and children's television presenter answers the question.
1/10/2018 • 25 minutes, 53 seconds
Prue Leith: What Makes Us Human?
The judge of Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off joins us to answer the question.
12/19/2017 • 23 minutes, 5 seconds
Dominic Lawson: What Makes Us Human?
The former editor of The Spectator and The Sunday Telegraph answers the question.
12/5/2017 • 21 minutes, 56 seconds
Michael Fish: What Makes Us Human?
The nation's most cherished weather forecaster joined us to answer the question.
11/21/2017 • 18 minutes, 5 seconds
Robert Webb: What Makes Us Human?
The comedian and author joins us to answer the question: 'What Makes Us Human?'
11/1/2017 • 22 minutes, 44 seconds
Carlo Rovelli: What Makes Us Human?
The physicist and writer joins us to answer the question: 'What Makes Us Human?'
10/12/2017 • 24 minutes, 21 seconds
Melvyn Bragg: What Makes us Human?
The writer, broadcaster and Labour peer answers the question, What Makes us Human?
10/6/2017 • 23 minutes, 32 seconds
Maria Alyokhina from Pussy Riot: What Makes Us Human?
A member of the controversial Russian punk band answers the question What Makes Us Human?
9/14/2017 • 20 minutes, 5 seconds
Charles Moore: What Makes Us Human?
Former Editor of the Sunday Telegraph Charles Moore joins us for “What Makes us Human?”
7/11/2017 • 25 minutes
Tony Robinson: What Makes Us Human?
Actor, presenter and historian Tony Robinson answers the question what makes us human.
7/5/2017 • 25 minutes, 54 seconds
Garry Kasparov: What Makes us Human?
Chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov answeres the question: what makes us human?
5/30/2017 • 28 minutes, 23 seconds
Gurinder Chadha: What Makes Us Human?
The film-maker Gurinder Chadha joins us for What Makes Us Human.
3/22/2017 • 20 minutes, 4 seconds
Lionel Shriver: What Makes Us Human?
The novelist Lionel Shriver tells us why it's money that makes us human.
3/7/2017 • 24 minutes
Ken Loach: What make us Human?
BAFTA winning Director Ken Loach joins us for What make us Human.
2/21/2017 • 24 minutes, 9 seconds
Harriet Harman: What Makes Us Human?
Harriet Harman tells us why family and politics makes us human
2/8/2017 • 26 minutes, 39 seconds
Paul McKenna: What Makes us Human?
Hypnotherapist Paul McKenna, joins Amol Rajan to tell us “What Makes Us Human”.
1/24/2017 • 23 minutes, 47 seconds
Brian Eno: What Makes Us Human?
The legendary musician and record producer answers the question: what makes us human?
1/5/2017 • 27 minutes, 15 seconds
Gillian Reynolds: What Makes us Human?
Radio Critic Gillian Reynolds joins us for What Makes us Human.
12/14/2016 • 23 minutes, 44 seconds
Bruce Kent: What Makes Us Human?
The peace campaigner and former catholic priest, talks about “What Makes us Human”.
11/30/2016 • 24 minutes, 32 seconds
Jason Cowley: What Makes us Human?
The New Statesman's Jason Cowley tells us why he thinks that politics makes us human.
11/17/2016 • 19 minutes, 14 seconds
Katie Piper: What Makes Us Human?
Katie Piper who was severely injured by an acid attack tells us why beauty makes us human
10/19/2016 • 23 minutes, 10 seconds
Nick Crane: What Makes us Human?
Writer and presenter Nick Crane answers the question: What Makes us Human?
10/19/2016 • 25 minutes, 8 seconds
Kanya King: What Makes Us Human?
The founder of the MOBO awards answers the question What Makes Us Human?
10/11/2016 • 24 minutes, 40 seconds
Pauline Pearce: What Makes us Human?
The "Hackney Heroine” Pauline Pearce answers the question “What Makes us Human?”
9/27/2016 • 22 minutes, 24 seconds
Katie Hopkins: What Makes Us Human?
Broadcaster Katie Hopkins answers the question: "What Makes Us Human?"
8/17/2016 • 28 minutes, 15 seconds
Nick Clegg: What Makes Us Human?
Former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg joins us to tell us What Makes us Human
7/27/2016 • 23 minutes, 15 seconds
Professor Green: What Makes Us Human?
Rapper Professor Green answers the question What Makes Us Human?
7/22/2016 • 20 minutes, 42 seconds
Sue MacGreggor: What Makes Us Human?
Broadcaster Sue MacGregor joins us for What Makes Us Human.
6/28/2016 • 23 minutes, 59 seconds
Julian Lloyd Webber: What Makes Us Human?
Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber tells Vanessa why it's music that makes us human.
6/3/2016 • 23 minutes, 24 seconds
Shami Chakrabarti: What Makes Us Human?
Shami Chakrabarti, former head of Liberty, joins us for What Makes Us Human.
5/27/2016 • 20 minutes, 35 seconds
Chris Packham: What Makes Us Human?
Wildlife expert Chris Packham joins us for What Makes Us Human.
5/5/2016 • 20 minutes, 14 seconds
Mark Kermode: What Makes Us Human?
Film critic and broadcaster Mark Kermode answers the question What Makes Us Human.
4/22/2016 • 24 minutes, 16 seconds
Joan Bakewell: What Makes Us Human?
Journalist and broadcaster Joan Bakewell answers the question: "What Makes Us Human?"
4/6/2016 • 24 minutes, 14 seconds
Jon Culshaw: What Makes Us Human?
Impressionist and astronomer Jon Culshaw answers the question What Makes Us Human?
3/15/2016 • 21 minutes, 11 seconds
Neil Brand: What Makes Us Human?
The composer and silent film pianist Neil Brand joins us for What Makes Us Human?
2/4/2016 • 22 minutes, 45 seconds
Bonnie Greer: What Makes Us Human?
Writer Bonnie Greer joins us to tell us What Makes Us Human.
1/14/2016 • 22 minutes, 16 seconds
Yasmin Alibhai-Brown: What Makes us Human?
Journalist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown joins us to tell us What Make us Human?
12/16/2015 • 20 minutes, 27 seconds
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: What Makes Us Human?
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall explains why cooking food makes us human.
12/2/2015 • 23 minutes, 4 seconds
Mary Beard: What Makes us Human?
Classicist historian Mary Beard answers the question What Makes Us Human?
11/6/2015 • 24 minutes, 20 seconds
Stephanie Hirst: What Makes us Human?
Transgender radio presenter Stephanie Hirst answers the question What Makes us Human?
10/13/2015 • 24 minutes, 45 seconds
Gyles Brandreth: What Makes us Human?
Television presenter and former MP Gyles Brandreth explains why words make us human.
9/8/2015 • 26 minutes, 39 seconds
Max Mosley: What Makes Us Human?
Former boss of Formula 1 Max Mosley joins us to tell us What Makes Us Human.
9/2/2015 • 24 minutes, 20 seconds
Cardinal Vincent Nichols 01 Jul 2015
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales says tears make us human
7/9/2015 • 21 minutes, 3 seconds
Ken Dodd 08 Jul 2015
The King of the Diddymen is 87, still performing and thinks we should all use our brains
7/9/2015 • 21 minutes, 4 seconds
Johnnie Walker 10 Jun 2015
Carers Week special: Radio 2 DJ and carer Johnnie Walker locates humanity in our souls.
6/10/2015 • 24 minutes, 6 seconds
David Starkey
Historian David Starkey reveals the man behind the media persona in a moving interview. For him, what makes us human is our unique facility as pattern-making animals.
6/3/2015 • 22 minutes, 22 seconds
Sheila Hancock
Leading actress and writer Sheila Hancock talks to Vanessa Feltz live at the Hay Festival. She talks about growing old, life with John Thaw and that being human is breaking the rules.
5/25/2015 • 27 minutes, 55 seconds
Val McDermid
Best-selling crime writer Val McDermid talks to Jeremy Vine about experimental education in Fife, Raityh Rovers, and how, even in the most appalling circumstances, what makes us human is that we are essentially humane.
3/20/2015 • 23 minutes, 2 seconds
Graham Taylor
The former Watford FC and England Manager, Graham Taylor talks to Jeremy about his undiminished love for football, his Scunthorpe beginnings and how kindness is key to what makes us human
2/25/2015 • 26 minutes, 17 seconds
Nev Wilshire
Real-life call centre manager and star of BBC3’s reality show, Nev Wilshire, talks to Jeremy about being human
2/11/2015 • 23 minutes, 10 seconds
Tom Piper
The theatre designer Tom Piper, who worked with artist Paul Cummins to create the Tower of London poppy memorial, talks to Jeremy Vine about the creative value of human collaboration
1/27/2015 • 18 minutes, 42 seconds
David Owen
David Owen has had a full life: foreign minister aged just 38 and founder of the SDP. He talks to Jeremy Vine about his original profession - a doctor - politics and saving the NHS...
1/20/2015 • 22 minutes, 31 seconds
Andrew Marr
The irrepressible Andrew Marr talks to Jeremy Vine about slowing down after his stroke and being an eight-year old Maoist (of sorts)
12/16/2014 • 24 minutes, 54 seconds
Nick Hewer
The Apprentice's Nick Hewer talks to Jeremy Vine about the battle between human selfishness and altruism. Ever the optimist, Alan Sugar's right-hand man believes giving is its own reward.
11/25/2014 • 20 minutes, 17 seconds
Camila Batmanghelidjh
From Tehran to Peckham: the founder of the pioneering charity for abused and neglected children, Kids Company, recounts her extraordinary life to Jeremy Vine
11/4/2014 • 24 minutes, 34 seconds
Mason McQueen
London taxi driver and star of A Cabbie Abroad, Mason McQueen, talks to Jeremy Vine about the compassion and empathy of the humans he met on his travels all over the world
10/23/2014 • 22 minutes, 51 seconds
Howard Jacobson
Booker prize-winner Howard Jacobson talks to Jeremy Vine about laughter, Jewishness and joy in a special edition for Radio 2 Book Club Day
10/6/2014 • 23 minutes, 16 seconds
Francis Fukuyama
American political scientist Francis Fukuyama - the man who predicted the End of History - talks to Jeremy Vine about the triumph of democracy, his family and his imaginary pet mouse...
9/23/2014 • 21 minutes, 54 seconds
Simon Stevens
The new NHS chief Simon Stevens talks to Jeremy Vine about the importance of caring for others, even strangers, as key to our humanity.
9/10/2014 • 22 minutes, 23 seconds
Ruby Wax
Comedian and writer Ruby Wax talks to Jeremy Vine about her tough Chicago childhood, clinical depression and the neuroplasticity of the brain
9/3/2014 • 24 minutes, 58 seconds
Bill Oddie
Comedian and naturalist Bill Oddie talks to Jeremy Vine about being bi-polar and his extraordinary life story
8/20/2014 • 25 minutes, 14 seconds
Peter Hermon
Computer pioneer and expert in Welsh hill-walking, Peter Hermon in his first ever radio interview. He talks to Paddy O'Connell about his extraordinary life
8/13/2014 • 23 minutes, 2 seconds
Noreena Hertz
One of the world’s cutting edge thinkers – Professor Noreena Hertz – answers the question ‘what makes us human?’
7/22/2014 • 23 minutes, 19 seconds
William Boyd
Life is not a dress rehearsal: the acclaimed writer of Restless, Any Human Heart and a Good Man in Africa talks to Jeremy Vine about the peculiarly human will to live
7/1/2014 • 22 minutes, 6 seconds
John Lloyd
John Lloyd, responsible for some of the funniest, most intelligent comedy on British TV, believes laughter is what make us human. He tells Jeremy Vine his story
6/18/2014 • 25 minutes, 42 seconds
Terry Waite
Former hostage Terry Waite talks to Jeremy Vine about captivity, altruism and rural Cheshire
5/14/2014 • 24 minutes, 22 seconds
Archbishop of Canterbury
The new Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby reveals the man under the mitre, his childhood, his faith and his father.
5/2/2014 • 23 minutes, 55 seconds
Vince Cable
Business secretary and Liberal Democrat MP Vince Cable says dancing is what makes him human. He talks to Jeremy Vine about love, life overseas and rebelling against his dad.
4/16/2014 • 24 minutes, 31 seconds
Brian Blessed
Actor Brian Blessed tells Jeremy what he thinks makes us human, and discusses his remarkable upbringing and career.
4/2/2014 • 24 minutes, 57 seconds
Ann Widdecombe
Former Conservative Minister and sometime ballroom dancer Ann Widdecombe ponders moral conscience, family and Westminster with Jeremy Vine
3/17/2014 • 24 minutes, 40 seconds
Ray Mears
Our mastery of fire is what really makes us human, says Bushcraft expert Ray Mears in conversation with Jeremy Vine
3/10/2014 • 24 minutes, 35 seconds
Simon Weston
Falklands veteran Simon Weston talks to Jeremy Vine about survival, laughter and being human.
2/19/2014 • 22 minutes, 44 seconds
Maureen Lipman
Jeremy Vine mulls artistic creativity with one of Britain’s best-known performers, Maureen Lipman
2/12/2014 • 26 minutes, 24 seconds
Prof Colin Pillinger
Human beings are nosey parkers. Planetary scientist Prof Colin Pillinger ponders human curiosity, martian life and living with MS.
2/5/2014 • 27 minutes, 35 seconds
Michael Rosen
The irrepressible children's writer Michael Rosen says history - the sum total of our individual and shared experiences - are what make us human. A moving interview with Jeremy Vine.
1/22/2014 • 25 minutes, 41 seconds
Chris Patten
Chairman of the BBC Trust and former cabinet minister, Chris Patten discusses his own life, politics and how art is something animals simply cannot do.
1/8/2014 • 24 minutes, 54 seconds
Esther Rantzen
Esther Rantzen talks to Jeremy Vine about her own life and how compassion and altruism are what essentially make us human
12/18/2013 • 21 minutes, 50 seconds
General Richard Dannatt
Britain's leading soldier, General Lord Richard Dannatt locates our humanity in our ability to serve others. The former Army chief talks to Jeremy Vine about faith, sacrifice and whether christian soldiers should be allowed to kill.
12/11/2013 • 24 minutes, 21 seconds
Robert Skidelsky
Leading economist Lord Robert Skidelsky says it's the opposite of economics that makes us human: following our hearts and intuitions, rather than our heads.
12/4/2013 • 21 minutes, 53 seconds
Richard Dawkins
Professor Richard Dawkins, evolutionary biologist, reflects on the qualities that he believes makes us human.
11/27/2013 • 24 minutes, 47 seconds
Alan Johnson
The Labour MP and former Home Secretary Alan Johnson discusses how sometimes the best things that make us human emerge from the worst things that humans have to endure.
11/20/2013 • 23 minutes, 21 seconds
Yotam Ottolenghi
Chef, writer and presenter Yotam Ottolenghi gives us his take on the question 'what makes us human?'.
11/13/2013 • 23 minutes, 1 second
Tanni Grey-Thompson
Former Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson talks to Jeremy about her remarkable career, and why she thinks ‘self-awareness’ is part of our humanity.
11/4/2013 • 21 minutes, 1 second
Matthew Parris
Journalist Matthew Parris reflects on why playfulness helps to define our humanity, on his time in politics, the difficulties of coming out and the adventures he's had travelling.
10/23/2013 • 21 minutes, 1 second
Alison Lapper
Artist Alison Lapper talks to Jeremy Vine about phocomelia, growing up without arms, motherhood and predjudice against disabled people.
10/16/2013 • 21 minutes, 46 seconds
Brendan O'Neill
Libertarian commentator Brendan O'Neill tells Jeremy Vine how our ability to create change is what really makes us human.
10/9/2013 • 23 minutes, 21 seconds
Robert Peston
Robert Peston - the BBC's Business Editor - talks to Jeremy Vine about his late wife Sian Busby and how his love for her is what makes him human.
9/30/2013 • 22 minutes, 45 seconds
Roger Scruton
Eminent philosopher, writer and huntsman, Roger Scruton talks to Jeremy Vine about Paris '68, Thatcher and how asking questions are what make us human.
9/11/2013 • 22 minutes, 33 seconds
Evelyn Glennie
World renowned solo percussionist, Evelyn Glennie, discusses music, her hearing loss and listening with her whole body. Features an impromptu performance on her mbira thumb piano.
7/29/2013 • 20 minutes, 55 seconds
PD James
Celebrated crime writer PD James talks to Jeremy Vine about her own extraordinary story. Having chronicled Britain's changing society in her murder mysteries since the 1960s, she says our ability to rein in our aggressive impulses is what make us human.
7/17/2013 • 26 minutes, 23 seconds
Alain de Botton
Philosopher Alain de Botton believes it is wisdom that is key to emotional health and to what makes us human.
7/10/2013 • 23 minutes, 31 seconds
Alexei Sayle
Alexei Sayle, the godfather of alternative comedy, talks to Paddy O'Connell about serenity, consumerism and the 1000 year human experiment. And being named after Maxim Gorky.
7/3/2013 • 21 minutes, 18 seconds
Susan Greenfield
Neuroscientist Susan Greenfield suggests individuality - and the Seven Deadly Sins - holds the clue to what makes us human.
6/26/2013 • 24 minutes, 54 seconds
Caitlin Moran
Caitlin Moran - columnist, feminist icon and best-selling author – talks to Jeremy Vine about her extraordinary life, the gospel according to Sgt Pepper and how humans have a unique ability to create joy.
6/19/2013 • 25 minutes, 35 seconds
James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool
The Bishop of Liverpool, the Rt Rev James Jones, talks to Jeremy Vine about justice, Hillsborough, and what makes him - and us - human
6/12/2013 • 25 minutes, 31 seconds
Mary Robinson
Mary Robinson, Ireland's first female president, tells Jeremy Vine how it is empathy that binds humans from all walks of life together. A former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, she is currently president of the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice.
6/5/2013 • 25 minutes, 38 seconds
Lord Puttnam
David Puttnam - Oscar-winning filmmaker, UNICEF ambassador and Labour peer - sees the Olympic spirit as the embodiment of humanity. In conversation with Jeremy Vine
5/22/2013 • 21 minutes, 11 seconds
Brian May
Brian May - rock star, astrophysicist and animal rights campaigner - tells Jeremy Vine how kindness and cruelty is the key to what makes us human
5/13/2013 • 21 minutes, 52 seconds
AC Grayling
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