The Week Junior Show
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.
28 Mar 2025 - 21 min 36 sec
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.
21 Mar 2025 - 24 min 22 sec
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.
14 Mar 2025 - 29 min 13 sec
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.
7 Mar 2025 - 23 min 30 sec
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.
28 Feb 2025 - 26 min 25 sec
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.
21 Feb 2025 - 25 min 29 sec
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.
14 Feb 2025 - 27 min 38 sec
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.
7 Feb 2025 - 21 min 28 sec
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.
31 Jan 2025 - 22 min 44 sec
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.
24 Jan 2025 - 23 min 46 sec