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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.

Education For Kids News Commentary News Kids & Family
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
24 minutes
Episodes
110
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Astrobot and a GIANT Easter Egg!

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 Ju…

00:22:32  |   Fri 18 Apr 2025
What are tariffs?

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.

00:25:32  |   Fri 11 Apr 2025
Myanmar quake and solar eclipses

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.…

00:31:40  |   Fri 04 Apr 2025
Lab-grown meat and the World Athletics Indoor Championships

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…

00:21:36  |   Fri 28 Mar 2025
Astronauts return to Earth and the Special Olympics World Winter Games

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…

00:24:23  |   Fri 21 Mar 2025
Are poems better than stories?

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 hea…

00:27:53  |   Fri 14 Mar 2025
International Women's Day and support for Ukraine

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 …

00:22:38  |   Fri 07 Mar 2025
Ancient pharaoh discovered and remembering Benjamin Zephaniah

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…

00:26:26  |   Fri 28 Feb 2025
Super sewers and expanding Heathrow

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 s…

00:25:30  |   Fri 21 Feb 2025
India's tiger population and ditching Valentine's Day

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 ab…

00:27:38  |   Fri 14 Feb 2025
Van Gogh paintings and disco scallops

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 allowe…

00:21:29  |   Fri 07 Feb 2025
Holocaust Memorial Day and Children's Mental Health Week

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 ru…

00:21:50  |   Fri 31 Jan 2025
Kindness is the Word of the Year

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 cha…

00:22:52  |   Fri 24 Jan 2025
Firefighters tackling Wildfires in the USA

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 priva…

00:22:47  |   Fri 17 Jan 2025
A Perfectly Round Chicken Egg!

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.

00:26:27  |   Sat 11 Jan 2025
Biggest stories of 2024

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 ye…

00:20:57  |   Thu 26 Dec 2024
WICKED singing and Strictly Come Dancing

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 …

00:24:30  |   Fri 20 Dec 2024
Pre-loved Christmas presents and the International Children's Peace Prize

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…

00:25:18  |   Fri 13 Dec 2024
Hamster flights and saving red squirrels

Hamster flights and saving red squirrels

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 shoul…

00:19:58  |   Fri 06 Dec 2024
Angry Birds and British Sign Language

Angry Birds and British Sign Language

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 Languag…

00:21:59  |   Fri 29 Nov 2024
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