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The Week Junior Show

The Week Junior Show takes you behind the scenes of the award-winning magazine for 8 to 14-year-olds. Each week, Bex from Fun Kids is joined by members of The Week Junior team to discuss their favourite stories, debate the week’s hot topic and discover whether the ‘Real or Rubbish?’ report is fake news or the real deal.

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Episodes

500th ISSUE SPECIAL: Tips on staying cool and should summer be shorter?

In a week where experts revealed an ancient study in Peru and Texas in the US experienced flash floods, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 202532 min

Sheep on homes and should we stop flying?

In a week where Beamish museum won the Museum of the Year Award and a DR Congo peace deal was agreed, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 04, 202530 min

Chocolate handbags and flea treatments for pets

In a week where world leaders met for a NATO summit in the Netherlands and a volcanic eruption in Indonesia disrupted flights, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 202537 min

A perfume garden and a police officer's lost hat

In a week where protests against tourism took place in Europe, and a collection of gold coins in France sold for a fortune, find out the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 202531 min

How To Train Your Dragon and an incredible spelling bee

In a week where the UK government announced that 500,000 extra pupils in England would get free school meals and the World Crazy Golf Championships took place, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 202535 min

Taylor Swift and making shops responsible for recycling

In a week where Poland elected a new president and Ncuti Gatwa said farewell to Doctor Who, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 06, 202531 min

Wild camping and SUVs

A Supreme Court ruling means wild camping is once again allowed on Dartmoor and Kaye shares a heartwarming story from a donkey sanctuary in Ethiopia providing free treatment to hard-working animals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 202534 min

Trade deals and bluebells

In a week where Romania chose a new president and the new Lilo & Stitch film landed in cinemas, the team behind The Week Junior discuss some of the other stories, events and people that inspired them this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 202531 min

Pope, walking to school week, and a head-bopping sea lion

It's a week where the US and the UK agreed a new trade deal and authors and illustrators were celebrated at the British Book Awards. Plus, we're going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired the Week Junior team this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 202534 min

Panto GCSEs to animal impressions

This week, Bex is joined by Joe and Eve from The Week Junior to unpack the biggest, silliest, and most heartwarming stories making headlines. Get involved: 🎙️ Voice note: funkidslive.com/theweekjunior 📧 Email: hello@theweekjunior.co.uk 📊 Vote: theweekjunior.co.uk/polls See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 09, 202534 min

Snail ice cream and power cut chaos

Join Bex, Joe, and Eve for a brand new The Week Junior Show In this episode: Massive power cuts in Spain and Portugal – what caused them, and how did people cope? Valerie the dachshund is found after 529 days in the wild Snail and garlic ice cream – real or rubbish? Should schools remove mirrors from bathrooms? Plus celebrate TWJ's 10th birthday with editor Vanessa and we hear your opinions on last week's superhero debate. Get involved: 🎙️ Voice note: funkidslive.com/theweekjunior 📧 Email: hel...

May 02, 202528 min

Superheroes and the Pope

We've got writers Eve and Kaye talking about people around the world paying their respects to the Pope, the secret to a perfect bowling score, and some girls fighting for a change to their school uniform. There's also going to be a big debate about whether Superman is the best superhero, and we'll be hearing from a winner of this year's series of Gladiators! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 202522 min

Astrobot and a GIANT Easter Egg!

This week we're talking all about AstroBot's big victory at the video game BAFTAS, a bronze age face and a giant easter egg! All this and many more Easter treats in this week's episode of The Week Junior Show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 202523 min

What are tariffs?

We're going to be talking about Trump's tariffs, Saturn's moons and the 2035 Women's World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 202526 min

Myanmar quake and solar eclipses

We're going to be talking about how the world has come together to help people in Myanmar after an earthquake, a solar eclipse that could be seen across the UK, and a very special cat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 04, 202532 min

Lab-grown meat and the World Athletics Indoor Championships

We're going to be talking about the brand new TV show, a sea survey that's revealed some new creatures and some brilliant victories at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. We'll also be having a big debate about eating lab-grown meat. Now, there's a story in the magazine this week about a new GCSE in natural history that's going to be launched. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 202522 min

Astronauts return to Earth and the Special Olympics World Winter Games

We're going to be talking about the Special Olympics World Winter Games, two astronauts who are back home after nine months in space, and an amazing victory for Newcastle United. We'll also be having a big debate about whether peaceful protesters should go to jail. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 202524 min

Are poems better than stories?

We're going to be talking about the world's biggest iceberg, finding out how a man's blood saved millions of lives, and having a big debate on whether poems are better than stories. We'll also be hearing an interview with 12-year-old Week Junior reader Lyra, who recently raised more than £1,700 for cat's protection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 202528 min

International Women's Day and support for Ukraine

In this week's episode, we're going to be talking about the European leaders promising support to Ukraine, sharing some tips to help nesting birds, and having a big debate on whether councils should collect bins less often. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 07, 202523 min

Ancient pharaoh discovered and remembering Benjamin Zephaniah

We're going to be talking about the discovery of an ancient pharaoh's tomb, how hens have been helping boost olive farms in Cyprus, and a forest that's been planted to remember Benjamin Zephaniah. We'll also be having a big debate about whether books should have happy endings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 202526 min

Super sewers and expanding Heathrow

We're going to be talking about London's new super sewer, the secrets of polar bear grease, and a disabled astronaut making history. We'll also be having a big debate about whether Heathrow Airport should be expanded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202526 min

India's tiger population and ditching Valentine's Day

We're going to be talking about India's tiger population, a rebuilding project in Iraq and why poo is taking centre stage at the Jorvik Viking Festival next week. We'll also be having a big debate about whether it's time to ditch Valentine's Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 202528 min

Van Gogh paintings and disco scallops

We're going to be talking about the musicians who won awards at the Grammys, a hidden Van Gogh painting and disco scallops. We'll also be having a big debate about where the children should be allowed to use AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 07, 202521 min

Holocaust Memorial Day and Children's Mental Health Week

We're going to be talking about Holocaust Memorial Day, chimps who like weeing together, and author GM Linton's tips for capturing special memories. We'll also be having a big debate about whether rugby is better than football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 202522 min

Kindness is the Word of the Year

We're going to be talking about kindness, which is the Oxford Children's Word of the Year for 2024. We'll also be finding out about the 2025 City of Culture and a woman who made a big donation to charity, plus we'll be having a big debate about mega political donations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24, 202523 min

Firefighters tackling Wildfires in the USA

This week, we learn all about the firefighters tackling wildfires in the USA, how technology is helping Emperor Penguins and a brand new theatre company in Wales! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 202523 min

A Perfectly Round Chicken Egg!

Today we're talking about the snowy weather across the UK a perfectly round chicken egg and a star's hiccoughs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 202526 min

Biggest stories of 2024

It's the final podcast of the year and we're going to be doing a roundup of our favourite stories from 2024. We've also got a few messages from readers as you share your favourite stories from the year as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 202421 min

WICKED singing and Strictly Come Dancing

We're going to be talking about the winner of the Week Junior's Christmas cover competition, the Strictly Come Dancing final, and we're going over the upcoming Wallace and Gromit film as well. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether it's okay to sing at the cinema. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 202425 min

Pre-loved Christmas presents and the International Children's Peace Prize

Rahul, Joe, and Bex digest the latest news. We talk about the winner of the International Children's Peace Prize, some award-winning artwork and dogs using their noses to help trees. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether it's okay to give people pre-loved presents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 13, 202425 min
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