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Archaeologist Matt pope looks at the role of technology in early human evolution.

Surgeon Gabriel Weston sees how medical technology has changed us.

Historian Justin Champion on 17th-century polymath Francis Bacon.

Tom Chatfield on whether modern technology enhances or diminishes us.

Melvyn Bragg is joined by Tom Chatfield, Gabriel Weston, Justin Champion and Matt Pope.

Historian Justin Champion on William Whiston, the spiritual father of the Philae lander.

Theologian Giles Fraser on Wittgenstein and Blade Runner

Philosopher Barry Smith on Noam Chomsky and human language

Only humans know they will die. Catharine Edwards on the Stoic philosopher Seneca

Simon Schaffer on botanist Carl Linnaeus who first classified humans among the apes

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss what makes us human.

Theologian Giles Fraser on brilliant medieval scholar St Thomas Aquinas.

What put the bang in the Big Bang? Can scientists tell us what happened before creation?

How did the world begin? Jessica Frazier canvases the views of the great religions.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins of everything.

What Does It Mean to Be Free?

Melvin Bragg and guests discuss the work of key philosophers and their theories.

Why Are Things Beautiful?

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss different ideas of beauty.

How Do I Tell Right from Wrong?

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss different ideas of morality.

How Did Everything Begin?

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins of life, the universe and everything.

What Makes Us Human?

Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the philosophical question of what makes us human.

How Has Technology Changed Us?

Five programmes examining how technology has changed us, from flint axe to satnav.

How Do I Live a Good Life?

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how to live a good life.

What Is Justice?

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ideas about justice.

What Does It Mean to Be Me?

Melvyn Braggs asks 'What does it mean to be me?', with the help of four guests.

How Should We Live Together?

Melvyn Braggs asks 'How should we live together?', with the help of four guests.

What Is Love?

Melvyn Braggs and guests discuss the history of ideas around love.

How Can I Know Anything at All?

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how we can know anything at all.

Philosopher Angie Hobbs on the value of conscience and moral intuition.

Lawyer Harry Potter examines whether the law should enforce good morals.

Neuropsychologist Paul Broks on moral decisions and the brain.