The Space Programme

Hosted BySpace Programme

A drama serial with a rocket launch and perhaps the first child astronauts.

A small Scottish island is shocked to find itself home to a brand new space program. When two tech entrepreneurs announce their plan to make one of the local kids the world’s first child astronaut, nothing is ever the same again.


All Episodes

Constellations and mobile games

Dan’s back to tell us what he’s growing and Ben’s chatting all about apps like Pokémon Go and Minecraft Earth.

Daleks on the beach

Ben tells us all about a strange lockdown discovery as Bex and Conor give us more stuff to do and listen to!

Concerts at home and Michael moo’ing

This week we’ll be talking about friendly flamingos, fundraising heroes, and the musicians coming together at home. Plus, we’ll have a debate all about burgers.
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World Record snatching

Mother Nature in the age of coronavirus

Vanessa from The Week Junior tells us about some happier stories and we give you yet more things to do.

Running 5K and top radio tunes

Bex and Conor offer tips on how to stay busy during lockdown including running for charity.

Footballer Jill Scott of Man City chats to Ayo and Chanel

Jill Scott’s a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Manchester City and the England national team. In 2019, she was awarded an MBE, which stands for Member of the Order of the British Empire, for her contribution to football – but her crownin…

Family trees and Neanderthal string

Bex and Conor tell you how to make a family tree as Ciaran from The Week Junior tells us all about a tiny discovery! 

Maddie Hinch talks hockey from home

Maddie Hinch, is an English international field hockey player. She plays for England and Great Britain as a goalkeeper and is the first guest on our brand new podcast series, Sports Squad!