Homo Sapiens

As an assistant headteacher, Andrew Moffat has introduced a policy promoting diversity at Parkfield community school in Birmingham. His No Outsiders message teaches children to welcome those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender as well as people of any race, colour or religion. It’s been a huge success - parents, teachers and governors support Andrew’s work despite 98% of the school’s pupils being Muslim. In this episode Will and Chris travel to the school to meet him and learn how his efforts to spread LGBT awareness and understanding haven’t always been appreciated: Andrew left his previous school after parents complained about him telling the children he was gay. He tells Will and Chris what he learned from this experience and how he convinced Parkfield’s parents that children can be taught about Britain’s anti-discrimination laws without undermining their religious beliefs. Plus - listeners tell us their memories of school, Chris has been finding out about surrogacy and Will remembers a very awkward evening involving a video of Neighbours and a dog basket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will and Chris read through your feedback and some of you were quite unhappy about a part of last week's episode. They also discuss what sent them down their Wormhole of the Week and one lucky listener wins the legendary Homo Sapiens T-shirt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will and Chris travel to Edinburgh to meet the actor Alan Cumming. It’s a fascinating and funny conversation which covers Alan’s life in New York, the amazing nights at his Club Cumming venue and his new project, playing the first gay leading role on a US network drama. Will and Alan discuss being the The Emcee in Cabaret, a role they’ve each played 3 times, and the continuing relevance of the play. Alan also tells them about identifying as bisexual, what gay marriage can teach straight people and how he confronted his father over the abuse he suffered as a child. Plus - Will and Chris talk Queer Eye, Picasso, witch doctors and what’s on your bucket list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will and Chris sift through your feedback on the Jack Monroe episode. A long-running dispute about scrambled eggs is resolved. And a lot of people win Homo Sapiens T-shirts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will & Chris talk to food writer and activist, Jack Monroe. Jack was a single parent living in poverty when she created incredibly cheap but nutritious recipes to feed herself and her son. After publishing the budget recipes in a blog she was offered a book deal and soon became a best-selling food writer. As an outspoken activist, particularly on poverty and hunger issues, Jack has attracted a great deal of online abuse and tells Will and Chris how she copes and even tracks down those responsible. They also discuss coming out as non-binary, gender norms and why she got so much abuse after winning a Woman of the Future award. Plus Will and Chris have been on Loose Women, Will had a run-in with the Chelsea football team and we discover your most memorable meals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus conversation with Jeremy Corbyn and the Gay Times. Will and Chris go through your thoughts (good and bad) from this week's episode. Find out what sent them down their Wormhole of the Week. And someone - maybe you! - wins the coveted Homo Sapiens T Shirt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! Will and Chris have a fascinating conversation with Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn. They discuss LGBT heroes, bullying in schools, homophobia, mental health and Corbyn's vision for inclusivity. They also talk about his famous Glastonbury appearance and Will sends Jeremy into a rage about...jam! Plus - find out what happened when Will and Chris finally appeared on Woman's Hour and Will injures himself in rehearsals for his new show. Season 2 of Homo Sapiens is brought to you with our brand partner, Smirnoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last episode of season 1 comes from Will's dressing room in Blackpool where he's performing in Cabaret. This week is the BFI London Film Festival and our guest is Ben Roberts, the Director of the BFI Film Fund, who helps to bring us some of the most important LGBTQ+ cinema. Will and Chris talk porn, mobility scooters, sex in a wheelie bin and the most impulsive things you've ever done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will and Chris sift through your correspondence from Will's hotel bed. There's talk of Beyonce, masturbation, Anneka Rice and Season 1's final Review of the Week - are you the winner of a coveted Homo Sapiens T-shirt? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will and Chris are joined by singer and songwriter Marika Hackman who talks about sexuality and music, objectification and a strange encounter with a fan in the pub. Will changes his mind about having children, the conversation somehow turns to the TV show Gladiators and there's a big falling out over an old movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.