Overview
- The lineup features Melvyn Bragg (Dec 24), Sir James Dyson (Dec 26), Cate Blanchett (Dec 27), Mustafa Suleyman (Dec 29), Tom Holland (Dec 30), and Theresa May (Dec 31).
- Bragg opens on Christmas Eve with explorations of the nativity’s origins, shifting attitudes to mental health, and the value of culture.
- Dyson’s Boxing Day edition examines reviving British invention, progress toward a dementia cure, the role of teachers, and the science of long‑distance running.
- Blanchett’s 27 December programme looks at AI’s impact on women in film, sustainability in fashion, responses to the refugee crisis, and the solace of gardening.
- Suleyman on 29 December tackles life after superintelligence and how to keep AI aligned with human interests, while May closes on 31 December with segments on domestic violence, modern slavery, and trust in politics.