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Dinosaur Myth-busting and the Science Behind Brain Freeze

This week, Dan is on the line with Dr Ben Garrod, evolutionary biologist, primatologist and broadcaster, who is currently on tour with his ‘So you think you know about dinosaurs?’ show. Ben dispells some myths about dinosaurs and tells us all abou…

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Dr Susan Rennie Chats To Bex About Roald Dahl’s Hilarious Words!

Dr Susan Rennie has put together a collection of Roal Dahl’s most rotsome and repulsant words! It’s full of Dahl’s rude words, colourful insults and creative putdowns, and Bex hears all about them!

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Olaf Falafel & Authors of ‘Football School’, Alex Bellos & Ben Lyttleton

George is joined in the studio by Olaf Falafel (author of the brand new book ‘It’s One Giant Leek For Mankind’) and the authors of ‘Football School’ (with ‘Season 3’ out now!) Plus, he looks back on a Yes No Game from the week … 

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The Creature that Sweats Slime & What is Gene Editing?

On this week’s Science Weekly, why blood is red and do we really know if a meteor killed the dinosaurs? Dan answers your questions, plus we learn about a creature from the depths of the ocean that can go three months between meals and sweats slime with…

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Authors of ‘Football School’, Alex Bellos & Ben Lyttleton, In The Studio!

Imagine if your entire school revolved around football? All the lessons, from history to maths, are about football? Alex and Ben created this fantastic world, and they tell Bex all about it!

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Olaf Falafel Chats To Bex!

Olaf Falafel has a brand new book out! ‘It’s One Giant Leek For Mankind’ is set in space and follows the story of the moon landing (with a few twists in the original story!) He chats to Bex all about it, and for the first time Bex is challenged to her …

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Lashana Lynch, Abi Elphinstone & REYNA

This week’s episode brings together stars of the film, book and music industry which is what the Fun Kids Download is all about! George is joined by Lashana Lynch (‘Maria Rambeau’ in ‘Captain Marvel’), Abi Elphinstone (author of World Book Day book ‘Ev…

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The Executioner Wasp & The Science of Wildfires

Recently, there’s been an increased number of wildfires in the UK – why is this? Dan speaks to wilfire expert Dr. Thomas Smith to get to the bottom of it. Plus, Dan encounters the insect with the worst sting ever recorded, and welcomes to the show the …

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‘Summer Camp Island’ Animator Julia Pott Chats To Dan!

‘Summer Camp Island’ is a new, exciting show on Cartoon Network! To hear all about it, Dan spoke to its talented animator – Julia Pott!

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