The Unremarkable Adventures of Man Man
Man Man was the world's...worst superhero. He protects the town of Normville, a normal town with absolutely no crime...but why need a superhero for a city like this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Walliam’s New Out of this WORLD Book!
Have you ever wanted to go to SPACE? David Walliams chats all things space and uncovers his favourite crisp flavour (will Bex cancel the interview because of it?) AND we hear from the brilliant Reece Carter about his spooky new book just in time for Ha...
Billion dollar treasure hunt and making DIY projectors
We're using multi-billion-dollar satellites to find tupperware containers hidden around the world and Meg is here and telling us how to make our very own projectors for a snuggly, at home movie night!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You’ll Never Believe How Useful Having A Pet Cheetah Is?
Have you ever heard of the Shrike Bird? Its in our Dangerous Dan this week! We answer your questions on 'What is Chlorophyll' and 'Will we ever live on another planet?'. We also have Professor Alan Wilson join us to chat about his work on Big Cats and ...
The Mini-Budget and Tips to avoid embarrassment
The Week Junior show this week covers the chancellor's mini-budget and the affect that has had on the economy over the last few days. We also look at some hot tips to stop you from getting hot under the collar with embarrassment. Use code PODCAST for...
There’s a Polar Bear at my Door
You haven’t been truly surprised until you unlock the door,And open it to find a polar bear roar!Well this is what happened to me today,And is the reason I didn’t make it to school by the way.All of this is completely true,And definitely not a lie as t...
The Crystal Maze Live Experience and making your own crystals at home
In this week's episode, Meg is visiting the Crystal Maze LIVE Experience in Manchester and we're learning how to make our very own crystals at home using some Borax, a pipe cleaner, and water! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why don’t we laugh if we tickle ourselves and how much should we be drinking?
Rats are the subject of Dangerous Dan this week, we also hear from Steve Backshall about his new book all about The Galapagos plus what he's doing to help combat climate change. There's more of your questions too including the big topic of black holes!...
Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
The Week Junior pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II after her funeral and reveal how they chose this weeks cover photo. Use code PODCAST for a six week free trial of The Week Junior magazine at theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast Website: https://...
21st Century Dragon
Derek Doop had inherited Doctor Doop's Exotic Animal Emporium from his grandmother, Petunia Doop. He missed her ever so much, and wished he had a way to know that he was making her proud...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Miller Gets STUCK in the Studio!
Ben Miller joins us in the studio to chat about his new book, The Night We Got Stuck in A Story and finds himself being stuck in the Fun Kids studio! We also hear some of the coolest new stories you can get your hands on now, and we hear a lot of spide...
Eden Project and photosynthesis
George is visiting the Eden Project in Cornwall and we're doing an at-home experiment where we learn all about photosynthesis, which is how plants breathe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rockin’ Drummer Chimps!
Why are we friends with people who smell similar to us? Why haven't more animals evolved with trunks? And why is water transparent? All this and more is answered this week! We hear about a failed rocket launch, a terrifying creature in Dangerous Dan, a...
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II
The Week Junior pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who sadly passed away last Thursday. We hear some listener tributes to The Queen and explain how the story has unfolded over the last week. Use code PODCAST for a six week free trial of Th...
Pysgod Wibbly Wobbly
Pysgod Wibbly Wobbly, or Bradley as you might know him, was a very, very, very, silly villain... But he wanted to live FOREVER harnessing the power of...jellyfish?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jurassic World and pasta dinosaurs
Conor visits Jurassic World: The Exhibition in London and we’re getting crafty, making our own dinos at home with pasta!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Where Did The Moon Come From?
How does your body defeat viruses? Does it really rain diamonds on Uranus? All of these questions are answered this week on the Fun Kids Science Weekly. We look at the White Lipped Peccary in Dangerous Dan, and in Science the news we hear about update...
A New Prime Minister and The Secrets of Downing Street
Many of you will be getting copies of your magazines today and we know that many of you make The Week Junior and The Week Junior Show part of your weekly routines. Here’s the episode of the podcast we recorded on Thursday morning before we learned of t...
Priya Learns to be Brave
Priya has recently moved to England from Sri Lanka. She finds England cold and grey and is having trouble making friends. Until she meets someone at school who gives her the confidence to speak about her passions!See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Read Hour with Sam Sedgman and Babatunde Aleshe!
We find out how to get involved with Read Hour this week with the Adventures on Trains author Sam Sedgman, and hear how you can use your imagination to do amazing things with comedian and actor Babatunde Aleshe! As always with a new book we have LOADS ...
National Racehorse Week and hobby horse making
It’s National Racehorse Week this week and Anna Louise is visiting Chestnut Tree Stables in Newmarket to find out all about it, plus we’re making our very own hobby horses at home!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Would You Drink POOEY TOILET WATER?
Would you drink sewage water? In Science in the News we look at scientists making toilet water safe to drink and what singing whales mean for climate change. We answer your questions on how do bubbles work and why don't atoms touch? And we are joined b...
Youngest flyer and back to school
In this episode, we’ll be finding out about the amazing Mack Rutherford - the teenager who just landed after flying alone around the world, we’ll discover an animal with an unusual talent, we’ll uncover the secrets behind some shiny shoes and reveal wh...
Scuba The Swimming Pig
Scuba was the runt of the litter - that meant he was smaller and weaker than his brothers and sisters. They never let him join in on their fun, so he decided to ask the other animals at Old McBarlow's Farm what they do for fun in the hopes that they c...
How do Dinosaurs Support Their GINORMOUS Bodies?
What is a lightyear? Do cats pant like dogs? How have dinosaur feet evolved to hold their weight? Be wary of this weeks dangerous Dan, they might steal from you! And we hear what Professor Hallux has found inside your mouth and all about the amazing te...
London Dungeons Bodysnatchers and making Victorian food
Dan's off to London Dungeons for a brand new Bodysnatchers exhibition and we're finding out how to cook an actual Victorian recipe – it's not a gruesome as it sounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
School Uniforms and The Best Joke
On The Week Junior Show Vanessa and Sarah discuss School Uniforms, The Best Joke award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and debate whether doing nothing can actually be good for you! Use code PODCASTÂ for a six week free trial of The Week Junior magazi...
Arriving In Britain (The Windrush Story)
Yolanda find’s out what life in Britain was like for the people who emigrated to Britain on the Empire Windrush and the later ships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Journey To Britain (The Windrush Story)
Yolanda learns about why people from the Caribbean decided to make the journey to Britain and what it was like on ships like the Windrush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Life In Post War Britain (The Windrush Story)
Yolanda learns about what life was like in Britain after the second world war and why help was so desperately needed from the people in the British Colonies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Migration (The Windrush Story)
Yolanda looks into the history of migration in this country including the Windrush Generation arriving in Britain after the Second World War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introduction To Windrush (The Windrush Story)
Yolanda learns about the Caribbean immigrants who came to Britain’s aid, many on the iconic ship the Windrush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Witchy Poo Huxley
Hubble bubble, toil and trouble in this week's Story Quest... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is This The GROSSEST Book Ever Written?
We chat all about Bogies, Brains and your Body as we hear what Dan got up to when he spoke to author Paul Cross. We hear the best book recommendations at the moment and we get an exclusive reading from Bex of the Book of Stolen Dreams by David Farr! Se...