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Celia Rees, Amber Lee Dodd and Hilary Mackay

In the first Book Club of 2019, Amber Lee Dodd joins Bex to chat all about her new book ‘Lightning chase me home’, the winner of the Costa Children’s Book Award, Hilary Mackay, talks about her book ‘The Skylark’s War’, and finally Celia Rees joine…

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The Wonderland, Amber Lee Dodd & Diary of a Wimpy Kid

George is joined by the stars of the CBBC Show ‘Almost Never’ – Conor has chosen them to be his Next Big Thing this week! Plus, Bex chats to Amber Lee Dodd about her brand new book ‘Lightning Chase Me Home’, and we catch up with more ‘Diary of a Wimpy …

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The Biochemistry Bonanza!

In this Science Weekly special, Dan explores all things biochemical, from the dangerous and deadly to the lifesaving medicines. Plus, he was joined by Dr Pedro Ferreira of the Biochemical Society, to answer questions such as ‘can we alter our cells to …

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The Wonderland from ‘Almost Never’ Are Conor’s Next Big Thing!

The Wonderland are the starring boyband of the brand new CBBC show, ‘Almost Never’! Harry, Nate & Oakley’s song ‘Almost Never Did’ is Conor’s Next Big Thing this week! Conor calls them to catch up and hear all about the song. Hear it every night th…

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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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