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

Cressida Cowell Joins Bex In The Club!

Bex is joined by author and Children’s Laureate, Cressida Cowell, to hear about her Creativity Summer Camp!

Gabriel Bateman, Star Of ‘Think Like A Dog’, Chats To George!

George hops on a Zoom call with child star Gabriel Bateman to hear all about the new classic, ‘Think Like A Dog’!

Puzzle and lantern making

Cressida Cowell’s Creativity Summer Camp

Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell chats to Bex about her brand new Creativity Summer Camp which is running all this week in partnership with Book Trust. Plus, Conor and Bex give you things to do and we hear from a member of The Week…

Sophie Kirtley

Bex speaks to author Sophie Kirtley about her brand new book ‘The Wild Way Home’. Plus, an exclusive reading and Sophie’s favourite childhood book.

Lion whiskers and the NHS

This week we’ll be talking about why lion’s whiskers could help conservationists, a celebration of the NHS, and an ancient 13 year old female warrior who’s making the news. Plus, we’ll have a debate all about watching football f…

Camping under the stars and helping the bees

Picking up your litter and making a wishing tree

Bex and Dan give you loads to do, including going on a litter picking trip and making a special tree! 

Marina Ventura and Dan tries surfing

Dan and Bex are back again, giving you tips for things to do if you’re still at home. We also hear from Fun Kids’ resident environmental expert, Marina Ventura.