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The Week Junior Show

Fun Kids
The Week Junior
Climate Change
Children's Mental Health Week
The Week Junior Magazine
NASA
Football
Skincare
School Uniforms
Doctor Who
Taylor Swift
Minecraft
Nuclear Power
London
Global Computer Glitch
Olympic Games
Family Disputes
Social Media Restrictions
Halloween
Northern Lights
Summer Paralympics

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.

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This week the team will be talking about a spring heat wave, a rubbish collecting scheme in Germany and whether university education should be free.

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Join Bex, Eve, and Joe as they discuss some of the most curious, creative, and controversial news stories for 8–14-year-olds.

Hear them talk about the Chelsea Flower Show, a brand new road called "Pork Pie Way", an inventive but unusual in-car toi... more

Bex, Eve, Joe and Kaye are uncovering newly released top secret UFO (or UAP) files from the US government, meeting an unexpected stadium mascot (is a real goose cheering on a baseball team?), and debating whether campfires should be banned after reco... more

Amsterdam bans outdoor advertising for meat and fossil fuel products; meet the UK’s first 'gull ranger'; and the team discusses David Attenborough – the legendary broadcaster’s incredible century and the parties readers held to mark it.

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Michael Ford
Writer of Renegades series (Erin Hunter books)
Erin Hunter/Renegades
Episode: In-car toilets and banning sun loungers
Jamie Hammond
Author and illustrator of Dragon Flair
Episode: David Attenborough's 100th birthday
Anne Miller
Author of Monster Diaries, The Cyclops and the Worst Party Ever
Author, Monster Diaries series
Episode: Mayo music and Local and Community History Month
Sophie Anderson
Author, interview guest
Author
Episode: School dinners and Daddy Pig's London Marathon
Jamie Smart
Comic book author and creator of Bunny vs Monkey
Self
Episode: The best pranks, and should museums charge for entry?
Catherine Doyle
Author of Scare B&B
Catherine Doyle (author)
Episode: How hedgehogs hear and Parliament leaving London
SJ Poyton
Author of Mammoth Rider, interviewed about the book
Mammoth Rider author (SJ Poyton)
Episode: New allergy rules in schools and Basic Income
Patricia Parker
Charity founder featured on People page this week
Kids for Kids (Darfur, Sudan)
Episode: Are audiobooks as good as reading?
Olivia Wakeford
Author of The Shadow Pony
Author, The Shadow Pony
Episode: Are audiobooks as good as reading?

Host

Bex
Host of The Week Junior Show

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Amazing

    I love it SOOO much but I think they should be released every twice a week not once also recommended as a sleep story I’m 12 and it still worked for me

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IsLa2014hehe
    United Kingdom18 days ago
  • Nice

    I listen to it when I tidied my room really lifted my mood

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coregated lemon face
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • This podcast is slay

    Luv dis podcast bc it’s slay and intriguing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emsforlife67
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • Amazing podcast

    I read the Week Junior and this is just as amazing and educational but also fun

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flojo2104
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • AMAZING

    It is so amazing I love it so much but i would like it if you added dream job it would be so cool overall it’s AMAZING if your not listening your missing out it is so so so so far from boring ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kitten7779
    United Kingdom23 days ago

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Many like the book features and reader involvement prompts.
Listeners praise the show for being educational and entertaining with a cheerful energy.
Some fans wish for more episodes or more humor in places, but overall positivity is high.

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School dinners and Daddy Pig's London Marathon
Q: Which cartoon character will be running this year's London Marathon with Joe Wicks?
Daddy Pig from Peppa Pig.
Artemis II and wiggly bee bums
Q: According to Guinness World Records, what is the most popular board game?
Monopoly is cited as the most popular board game by Guinness World Records, with millions of players.
The best pranks, and should museums charge for entry?
Q: How many members are there in the K-pop band BTS?
Seven members in BTS.
Are audiobooks as good as reading?
Q: Is an audiobook as good as reading, or is reading still the richer experience?
Eve argues audiobooks are great for accessibility and shared experiences, while Joe counters that reading offers deeper focus and personal imagery, so both have value depending on context.
Lunar New Year and Larry the cat
Q: Why should people not scroll while watching films?
Eve believes that scrolling causes viewers to miss funny or exciting moments and emphasizes the shared experience of watching together.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Week Junior Show

What is The Week Junior Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A kid-friendly, magazine-branded talk show that blends current events, science, and culture with plenty of reader participation. Episodes mix news explainers, real-or-rubbish segments, and a rotating book-of-the-week feature with guest authors, editors, andWeek Junior writers guiding the conversation. The tone is lively, approachable, and educational, often highlighting environmental topics, science for younger audiences, and practical tips for engaging with news. A standout is the consistent integration of audience voices through polls, voice notes, and giveaways, making it feel interactive and community-driven. A notable strength is the strong alignment between editorial content and a glossy magazine identity, appealing to families and cu... more

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1. Michael Ford
2. Jamie Hammond
3. Anne Miller
4. Sophie Anderson
5. Jamie Smart
6. Catherine Doyle
7. SJ Poyton
8. Patricia Parker

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