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Kimberly Wyatt, Hilary McKay & Diary Of A Wimpy Kid

George is joined in the studio by Kimberly Wyatt (starring in the new CBBC show “Almost Never”) and Costa Book award winner Hilary McKay – plus we hear from Diary Of A Wimpy Kid!

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The Most Lonely Frog In The World, The Tsetse Fly, & What Does Chocolate Do To Your Body?

Dan explores the dangerous land of the tsetse fly, and invites a science expert onto the podcast to discuss whether we should re-think our approach to chocolate. Plus, meet Romeo! The loneliest frog in the world, or used to be!

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Amber Lee Dodd, Author of ‘Lightning Chase Me Home’, Joins Bex In The Studio!

Amber Lee Dodd popped into the studio to chat to Bex all about her brand new book – ‘Lightning Chase Me Home’. It follows the story of Amelia Hester McLeod, whose namesake is not one, but two famous explorers! Amelia soon has an adventure of her own in…

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Hilary McKay, Costa Children’s Book Award Winner, Chats To Bex!

Hilary McKay’s ‘The Skylarks’ War’ is 2018’s Winner of the Costa Children’s Book Award!
The story’s about Clarry and her older brother Peter. They love spending summer in Cornwall, staying with their grandparents.
But like you, they have t…

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Kimberly Wyatt on CBBC’s ‘Almost Never!’

‘Almost Never’ is a brand new CBBC series all about a TV talent compeition, where a boy band is set against a girl group.
Kimberly is is the boyband’s manager, Sasha Small!
Kimberly’s got loads of experience of what it used to be like in bands …

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Flower Urchins & What Causes Growing Pains?

Do not be fooled by the sweet name of the Flower Urchin and what is really behind the common growing pain? Dr. Benjamin Jacobs (of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital) joins Dan, and Dan dives into the week of Science in the News.

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The Secret To Maps & The Golden Poison Dart Frog

Dan uncovers the mystery of maps and why they will never be accurate, with the help of Dr Alexander Kent (a cartography expert). Plus, he comes face-to-face with a golden poison dart frog, and explores the science stories shaking the world this week.

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Singer-Songwriter Emily Burns & ‘Bumblebee’ Stars

George welcomes into the studio singer-songwriter Emily Burns (Conor’s Next Big Thing for the Pop 7 at 7), as well as Hailee Steinfield and Travis Knight of the brand new ‘Bumblebee’ film!

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2018: A Year In The Fun Kids Science Weekly

To celebrate another year in the Fun Kids Science Weekly, Dan chooses his highlights; the most dangerous of the Dangerous Dans, and the fantastic experts that have been in the studio.

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