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Matt Haig and Cressida Cowell

Bex is back and is telling us about her favourite books and authors ever! 
In this episode, we hear from the new Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell.
Cressida’s the author of How to Train Your Dragon and the Wizards of Once series. T…

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Science Weekly Space Bumper Special!

This week, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of man walking on the moon, it’s a space special on the Science Weekly! Sarah Cruddas, author of ‘The Space Race’ joins Dan to chat all about the mission to get people on the moon, Dan and the question ‘what…

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John Gerard and how he escaped the Tower of London

One of the Tower of London’s most famous prisoners was John Gerard, a Jesuit from a northern Catholic family. After studying on the Continent, he returned to England as a Jesuit priest, moving between families until he was captured in 1594. At this tim…

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John Gerard and how he escaped the Tower of London

One of the Tower of London’s most famous prisoners was John Gerard, a Jesuit from a northern Catholic family.
After studying on the Continent, he returned to England as a Jesuit priest, moving between families until he was captured in 1594.
At this t…

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Cressida Cowell Is The New Children’s Laureate!

Jo Simmons, Techno Mum & A Yes No Game!

George is joined by author Jo Simmons (her brand new book – ‘My Parents Cancelled My Birthday’ is out now!), plus a Techno Mum feature and a Yes No Game!

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Food Science & Snake Cannibalism

Dan speaks to the author of ‘Science You Can Eat’ which includes some pretty interesting studio experiments! Plus, he comes head-to-head with a black-headed python – who knew some snakes ate their friends? As usual, he’ll look back on the science in th…

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Jo Simmons, Author of ‘My Parents Cancelled My Birthday’, Chats To Bex!

Imagine if your birthday was cancelled – by your parents! And your luckiest birthday! Jo Simmons’s brand new book features just that – Bex chats to her all about it!

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