The Week Junior Show

<p>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.</p>

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.

12-20
25:30

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.

12-13
26:18

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 should ditch desserts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-06
20:58

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 Language should be taught in all schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-29
22:59

National Tree Week and Children in Need

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-22
24:33

Quest for dumplings

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-15
25:21

World Kindness Day, the US election, and snow on Mount Fuji

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-08
23:00

Know your rights and are timed tests fair?

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-01
30:52

Halloween and robot waiters

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-25
24:23

Hurricane Milton and the best season

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-18
28:07

Earth's second moon

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...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-11
24:46

Transformers and the Week Junior Book Awards

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-04
31:03

2026 Commonwealth Games and skincare for kids

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-27
23:13

Sign language and text walking

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-20
21:33

AI teachers and funky pizzas

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-13
22:51

Ice lollies and nuclear power

We're chatting Paralympics, Air Ambulance Week, and La Tomatina Festival in this week's episodeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-06
19:46

School uniforms and Olympic torches

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-30
24:03

Paralympics and super blue moons

We chat Paralympics, a rare super blue moon, and debate on whether shops should stop selling plastic water bottles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-23
24:42

Astronauts stuck in space and banana peel boots

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-16
25:00

Unrest in the UK and Olympic achievements

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-09
23:43

Karis Baker

the week junior is one of the best podcasts I know of. I have listened to loads of podcasts, and the week junior is the only one that is actually interesting

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Zix Cuber

This is a cool podcast that deserves more listeners. Really recommend this.

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Fraser Davies-McIntosh

AWWWWWWW I love snowy!

11-10 Reply

Fraser Davies-McIntosh

This show is great!

11-10 Reply

Hyunsook Dominica Shin

We love the Week Junior and its Podcast!!!!

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