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Why Do We Do That?
Why Do We Do That?
BBC Radio 4

Why Do We Do That? An anthropologist's guide to the modern world.There are lots of everyday things which, when you think about... more

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Episodes

More... Grandmothers with Emily Emmott

Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Grandmothers with Emily Emmott.BBC Studios Audio Producer: Olivia Jani Additional Production: Emily Bird Series Producer: Geraldine... more

14 Feb 2025 · 19 minutes
3. Why do we have grandmas?

Grandmothers are a bit of a mystery, biologically speaking. If the biological purpose of life is to survive and... more

14 Feb 2025 · 14 minutes
More... Football fanatics with Martha Newson

Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Football Fanatics with Martha Newson.BBC Studios Audio Producer: Olivia Jani Additional Production: Emily Bird Series Producer:... more

07 Feb 2025 · 13 minutes
2. Why do I get so upset when my team loses?

Ella Al-Shamahi is joined by Crystal Palace superfan Bobby and psychologist Martha Newson to find out why it's so devastating... more

07 Feb 2025 · 14 minutes
More... Gossip with Nicole Hagen Hess

BONUS: Ella Al-Shamahi explores evolutionary mysteries in More Gossip with Nicole Hagen Hess.BBC Studios Audio Producer: Olivia Jani Additional Production: Emily Bird Series... more

31 Jan 2025 · 15 minutes
1. Why do we gossip?

It can be the source of drama that ruins reputations or simply keeps you entertained during your lunch break. But... more

31 Jan 2025 · 14 minutes
Welcome to Why Do We Do That? Series 2

Ella Al-Shamahi is back to once again investigate the origins of everyday human habits and behaviour.

23 Jan 2025 · 2 minutes
10. Why do we doomscroll?

Are you drawn to the endless news cycle? Do you keep going back for more? Do you feel a strange... more

02 Dec 2022 · 14 minutes
9. Why doesn't everyone clear up?

It’s a familiar problem with any shared household - there’s always someone who doesn’t do their fair share. Studies... more

02 Dec 2022 · 14 minutes
8. Why do we wear make-up?

Make-up has a long history - from the surprising use of lipstick in ancient Greece to today's Tiktok trends -... more

02 Dec 2022 · 14 minutes