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Richard Dawkins answers the question: what makes us human?

Jeremy Vine explores the biggest question of all: 'what makes us human?', with atheist biologist Professor Richard Dawkins in a major BBC Radio 2 series.

Jeremy Vine explores the most fundamental question of all: 'what makes us human?' with evolutionary biologist and atheist, Professor Richard Dawkins, in a major BBC Radio 2 series featuring some of the leading thinkers and writers of our time. This week Richard Dawkins will deliver his thoughts on the very essence of human existence.

Produced in association with the New Statesman, this unmissable exploration of the most profound question of all - what makes us human? - will be live each week at lunchtime on BBC Radio 2. It will also be available to listen to again on the website and as a downloadable podcast.

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Wed 27 Nov 201312:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Bread

    Baby I'm A Want You

    • David Gates & Bread - Essentials.
    • Elektra.

  • Judy Collins

    In My Life

    • Forever: An Anthology.
    • EMI.
    • 15.

  • Ellie Goulding

    How Long Will I Love You

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.
    • 001.

  • Elton John

    Voyeur

    • The Diving Board.
    • Mercury.
    • 001.

  • Julian Lennon

    Too Late For Goodbyes

    • The Greatest Love Vol.2 (Various).
    • Charisma.

  • Don McLean

    Vincent

    • Premier.

  • Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

    The Death Of You And Me

    • (CD Single).
    • Sour Mash Records.
    • 7.

  • One Direction

    Story Of My Life

    • (CD Single).
    • Syco Music.

  • Simply Red

    Ain't That a Lot of Love

    • (CD Single).
    • East West Records.

  • Taylor Swift

    State Of Grace

    • (CD Single).
    • Mercury.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Wed 27 Nov 201312:00
    BBC Radio 2