Jeremy Vine

The presenter and a panel of guests examine the day's topical issues, inviting audience participation. Listeners can join the discussion via telephone calls, and the programme also features written correspondence sent in by viewers as part of the regular broadcast.

The broadcast is presented as a generic programme, classified under the episode genre, meaning each instalment stands on its own. A host leads the show, accompanied by a panel of guests, and the format follows the usual conventions of a talk‑based episode. It’s a straightforward set‑up where the presenter steers the conversation while the guests add their perspectives. During the segment the host and the invited guests turn their attention to the pressing matters of the day, examining current affairs and offering commentary and analysis. The subjects tackled are those that dominate headlines and public debate at the time of recording, keeping the discussion firmly rooted in issues that matter to the audience. Audience participation is built into the structure through live phone‑ins, allowing callers to voice their opinions directly to the studio. In addition, the programme welcomes written correspondence from viewers, which is read out and used to further shape the dialogue. Both the telephone contributions and the letters serve to broaden the range of viewpoints presented, ensuring that the conversation reflects a variety of public sentiments. This interactive element helps the broadcaster and guests to respond to real‑time feedback while maintaining the flow of the episode.