The Week Junior Show
Fun Kids UK
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.
Location:
United Kingdom
Genres:
Kids & Family Podcasts
Networks:
Fun Kids UK
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Super sewers and expanding Heathrow
2/21/2025
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.
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Duration:00:25:30
India's tiger population and ditching Valentine's Day
2/14/2025
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.
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Duration:00:27:38
Van Gogh paintings and disco scallops
2/7/2025
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.
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Duration:00:21:29
Holocaust Memorial Day and Children's Mental Health Week
1/31/2025
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.
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Duration:00:21:50
Kindness is the Word of the Year
1/24/2025
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.
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Duration:00:22:52
Firefighters tackling Wildfires in the USA
1/17/2025
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!
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Duration:00:22:47
A Perfectly Round Chicken Egg!
1/11/2025
Today we're talking about the snowy weather across the UK a perfectly round chicken egg and a star's hiccoughs!
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Duration:00:26:27
Biggest stories of 2024
12/25/2024
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.
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Duration:00:20:57
WICKED singing and Strictly Come Dancing
12/20/2024
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.
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Duration:00:24:30
Pre-loved Christmas presents and the International Children's Peace Prize
12/13/2024
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.
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Duration:00:25:18
Hamster flights and saving red squirrels
12/6/2024
In this week's episode, we're going to be talking about a project to save red squirrels and a city made from gingerbread. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether school dinners should ditch desserts.
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Duration:00:19:58
Angry Birds and British Sign Language
11/29/2024
We're talking about a big birthday for Angry Birds, a charity that aims to get kids moving and an unusual banana artwork. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether British Sign Language should be taught in all schools.
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Duration:00:21:59
National Tree Week and Children in Need
11/22/2024
We're going to be talking about robots piece of art, this year's fundraising for Children in Need and National Tree Week. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether prisons should be nicer places.
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Duration:00:23:33
Quest for dumplings
11/15/2024
We're going to be talking about the winners of a very important environmental award, a quest for dumplings in China and a wooden satellite sent to space. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether it's okay to have a messy bedroom.
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Duration:00:24:21
World Kindness Day, the US election, and snow on Mount Fuji
11/8/2024
We're going to be talking about World Kindness Day, the US election, and snow on top of Mount Fuji. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether school uniforms should be more relaxed and checking out a story in the magazine this week about a crew of Chinese astronauts who've just flown into space for a six month mission!
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Duration:00:22:00
Know your rights and are timed tests fair?
11/1/2024
We're going to be talking about children's rights, an inspiring young football player, and a gamer who is helping out hospital patients. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether timed tests are fair on students.
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Duration:00:29:52
Halloween and robot waiters
10/25/2024
We're going to be talking about Halloween, how ants became farmers, and the government's plan to help improve the NHS. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether robot waiters are a good idea.
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Duration:00:23:23
Hurricane Milton and the best season
10/18/2024
We're talking about how communities in the US are recovering from Hurricane Milton, the meaning behind wrinkles on elephant trunks, and a dance company that's opening up the stage for everyone!
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Duration:00:27:38
Earth's second moon
10/11/2024
In this week's episode, we talk about The Wild Robot, how Earth has gained a second moon, and why broccoli might be on the menu at a fish and chip shop. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether kids should learn to grow their own food...
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Duration:00:23:40
Transformers and the Week Junior Book Awards
10/4/2024
This week, we chat the Week Junior Book Awards, sea creatures that work together as a team, and the recent X Games in Japan. We've also got an exclusive interview with the stars of the upcoming film, Transformers One.
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Duration:00:29:58