Jeremy Vine explores what makes us human with leading thinkers and writers in this landmark BBC Radio 2 series. Special guests from religion, philosophy, entertainment and sport will deliver their thoughts on the very essence of human existence, reflecting on their own lives.
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Wed, 13 Aug 14
Duration:
24 mins
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
Tue, 22 Jul 14
Duration:
24 mins
One of the world’s cutting edge thinkers – Professor Noreena Hertz – answers the question ‘what makes us human?’
Tue, 1 Jul 14
Duration:
23 mins
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
Wed, 18 Jun 14
Duration:
26 mins
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
Wed, 14 May 14
Duration:
25 mins
Former hostage Terry Waite talks to Jeremy Vine about captivity, altruism and rural Cheshire
Fri, 2 May 14
Duration:
24 mins
The new Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby reveals the man under the mitre, his childhood, his faith and his father.
Wed, 16 Apr 14
Duration:
25 mins
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.
Wed, 2 Apr 14
Duration:
25 mins
Actor Brian Blessed tells Jeremy what he thinks makes us human, and discusses his remarkable upbringing and career.
Mon, 17 Mar 14
Duration:
25 mins
Former Conservative Minister and sometime ballroom dancer Ann Widdecombe ponders moral conscience, family and Westminster with Jeremy Vine
Mon, 10 Mar 14
Duration:
25 mins
Our mastery of fire is what really makes us human, says Bushcraft expert Ray Mears in conversation with Jeremy Vine
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