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
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
2026 Commonwealth Games and skincare for kids
9/27/2024
We're going to be talking about dancing apes, some uniquely designed robots, and the hosts for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. We're also going to be having a big debate about children using skin care products.
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Duration:00:22:34
Sign language and text walking
9/20/2024
We're going to be talking about sign language, a young person who volunteers to help others, and a victory for environmental campaigners. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether it should be illegal to text and walk at the same time.
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Duration:00:20:33
AI teachers and funky pizzas
9/13/2024
In this episode of the Week Junior show, host Bex is joined by Laura and Eve to discuss various topics, including an inspiring role model, a historic discovery made by two sisters, and the intriguing ways dogs remember their toys. They also engage in a debate about AI teachers!
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Duration:00:21:51
Ice lollies and nuclear power
9/6/2024
We're chatting Paralympics, Air Ambulance Week, and La Tomatina Festival in this week's episode
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Duration:00:18:50
School uniforms and Olympic torches
8/30/2024
In this week's episode of TWJS, we're chatting everything back-to-school and whether schools should require uniforms, to the Paralympics opening ceremony.
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Duration:00:23:06
Paralympics and super blue moons
8/23/2024
We chat Paralympics, a rare super blue moon, and debate on whether shops should stop selling plastic water bottles.
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Duration:00:23:37
Astronauts stuck in space and banana peel boots
8/16/2024
We're finding out about the extension of two astronauts' mission in space, innovative banana peel boots for zookeepers, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Plus a debate about noise levels in galleries our favourite museums.
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Duration:00:23:30
Unrest in the UK and Olympic achievements
8/9/2024
Bex is joined by Kate and Eve from the Week Junior magazine.
They discuss various topics including community efforts to rebuild after unrest in the UK, Olympic achievements, and a Scottish bog receiving World Heritage status!
They also delve into a debate about whether it's ethical to swim with wildlife.
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Duration:00:22:14
The Spectacular Olympic Opening Ceremony
8/2/2024
This week on The Week Junior Show, we're chatting about the spectacular opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, one of histories greatest fossil hunters and whether human stress can be passed on to dogs!
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Duration:00:22:28
The Glitch that Caused Disruption around the World
7/26/2024
This week we learn about the global computer glitch that caused disruption around the world, how a scientist's unique collection could help feed the world and debating whether company bosses get paid too much money!
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Duration:00:23:55
Getting Ready for the Olympic Games in Paris!
7/19/2024
This week on The Week Junior Show, we're talking all about the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, hearing about some special insects that store Carbon Dioxide in their homes and we learn about a VERY long bicycle!
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Duration:00:23:49
The General Election and a spa for Frogs!
7/12/2024
This week Bex, Joe and Eve will discuss the results of the General Election, debating ice cream cones and learning all about a special frog spa!
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Duration:00:24:58