What Makes Us Human Podcast
Jeremy Vine explores what makes us human in this landmark Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2 series. Guests deliver their thoughts on the essence of human existence, reflecting on their own lives.
Episodes to download
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Phil Jones: What Makes Us Human?
Wed 26 Jan 2022
The Editor of Jeremy Vine on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2 answers the question for the final time.
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Martin Lewis: What Makes Us Human?
Tue 23 Nov 2021
The financial journalist and broadcaster answers the question.
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Lady Hale: What Makes Us Human?
Wed 6 Oct 2021
The first female president of the Supreme Court answers the question.
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Dr Richard Shepherd: What Makes Us Human?
Thu 23 Sep 2021
The forensic pathologist answers the question.
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Peggy Seeger: What Makes Us Human?
Tue 3 Aug 2021
Peggy Seeger, one of folk music’s greatest musicians, answers the question.
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Arlene Phillips: What Makes Us Human?
Wed 7 Jul 2021
The choreographer and former Strictly judge joins us to answer the question.
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Lord Sumption: What Makes Us Human?
Wed 23 Jun 2021
The historian and former Supreme Court Judge answers the question.
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Rory Stewart: What Makes Us Human?
Wed 2 Jun 2021
The politician and adventurer joins Victoria Derbyshire to answer the question.
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Christopher Biggins: What Makes Us Human?
Wed 7 Apr 2021
The actor and performer tells Vanessa Feltz that laughter makes us human.
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Janet Ellis: What Makes Us Human?
Tue 9 Mar 2021
The legendary Blue Peter presenter joins us to answer the question.
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Christie Watson: What Makes Us Human
Wed 17 Feb 2021
The nurse joins Vanessa to answer the question.
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Dr Sarah Jarvis: What Makes Us Human?
Wed 13 Jan 2021
Our resident GP joins us. She says caring for others makes us human.
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Owen Jones: What Makes Us Human?
Tue 8 Dec 2020
The journalist and left-wing campaigner answers the question.
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Yuval Noah Harari: What Makes Us Human?
Wed 18 Nov 2020
The historian and philosopher joins us to answer the question.
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Mahamed Hashi: What Makes Us Human
Wed 11 Nov 2020
The community leader who has been shot and stabbed joins us to answer the question.
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Sinead Burke: What Makes Us Human?
Wed 14 Oct 2020
The disability activist and fashion blogger joins us to answer the question.
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George Alagiah: What Makes Us Human?
Tue 29 Sep 2020
The broadcaster and journalist answers the question.
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Sir Paul Smith: What Makes Us Human?
Wed 16 Sep 2020
The legendary fashion designer joins us to answer the question.
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Bernardine Evaristo: What Makes Us Human?
Tue 8 Sep 2020
The Booker Prize winning author joins us to answer the question.
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Samantha Cristoforetti: What Makes Us Human?
Tue 25 Aug 2020
The Italian astronaut, who was the first person to make an espresso in space, joins us.
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Julia Donaldson: What Makes Us Human?
Wed 5 Aug 2020
The legendary children's author answers the question.
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Richard Madeley: What Makes Us Human?
Tue 14 Jul 2020
The broadcaster says it's self-awareness that makes us human.
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Anne Hegerty: What Makes Us Human?
Wed 17 Jun 2020
The champion quizzer answers the question. She says it's our DNA that makes us human.
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Lord Sebastian Coe: What Makes Us Human
Wed 3 Jun 2020
The Olympic champion and former politician tells us that it is jazz that makes us human.
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Anne Longfield: What Makes Us Human?
Wed 27 May 2020
The Children's Commissioner for England joins Vanessa Feltz to answer the question.
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Peter Bleksley: What Makes Us Human?
Tue 19 May 2020
The writer, former undercover cop and Radio 2 policeman answers the question.
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Caroline Criado-Perez: What Makes Us Human?
Wed 11 Mar 2020
The writer and campaigner joins us to answer the question. Producer: Ryan Wilson