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The Week Junior Show

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

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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Latest Episodes

A total solar eclipse passed over Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain, and Bex, Eve and Martha talk through what happened, including Eve’s trip to Spain to see it. There’s also an 18-year-old in Belgium who uncovered £7.5 million of gold while doin... more

A new defence agreement has been signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, and Bex, Joe and Dan talk through what it means. There’s also a woman in Italy whose winning lottery ticket was rescued from a bin lorry, pufflings being saved in Iceland, ... more

The Commonwealth Games have come to a close, and Bex, Joe and Stevie look back at what happened. There’s also a hero rescue dog retiring, a nine-year-old author, and a big debate on whether it’s wrong to farm octopuses after a Spanish company dropped... more

The Prime Minister opens a second Number 10 in Manchester, and Bex, Joe and Stevie explain what it means for where power sits in the UK. There's also a campaign asking museums to let children be as loud as they like, a big debate on whether it's ever... more

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Recent Guests

Catherine Doyle
Author of Believe, featured in a message about the book
The Week Junior Show interview segment
Episode: Total solar eclipse and hidden gold
Paul Sinton-Hewitt
Founder of Parkrun
Parkrun
Episode: Lucky lotto ticket and giant cars
Rashmi Sirdeshpande
Children's author
Rashmi Sirdeshpande (author)
Episode: Lucky lotto ticket and giant cars
Pamela Butchart
Author of Diary of a Number One Superfan
Episode: Farming octopuses and the missing space pen
JJ Arcanjo
Author of Beast Mode
Beast Mode book of the week
Episode: Number 10 North and noisy museums
Nicola Penfold
Author, Book of the Week author for And Now We Run
The Week Junior / author
Episode: New Prime Minister and pets in restaurants
Christopher Edge
Author of How to Steal the Future
Author
Episode: The Hope Issue: Drone rescues and robot octopuses
Christopher Galvin
Author of The Thing About Giants
Walker Books
Episode: Social media ban and Toy Story 5
Natasha Farrant
Author of The Children of Wolf Rock
The Week Junior Book of the Week
Episode: Armenian elections and the case for more public toilets

Hosts

Bex
Host and contributor with extensive involvement across The Week Junior ecosystem; known for engaging, kid-friendly delivery.
Joe
Writer and co-presenter with a consistent presence across episodes; contributes to debates and book features.
Eve
Writer and co-host with expertise on stories and opinions; contributes as a guest discussing current topics.
Laura
Associate editor providing magazine updates and context; participates in nature and educational segments.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
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Listeners Say

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Great mix of science, books, and interactive segments.
A fun, fast-paced show that makes news approachable for kids.
Listeners love the book recommendations and real-or-rubbish quizzes.
Engaging hosts with cheerful rapport and clear explanations.

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Total solar eclipse and hidden gold
Q: When is the next total solar eclipse visible from the UK?
The next total solar eclipse visible from the UK will be in 2090.
Lucky lotto ticket and giant cars
Q: Which weekly event is Paul Sinton-Hewitt the founder of?
Parkrun, the free 5K and 2K runs held in parks each weekend.
Social media ban and Toy Story 5
Q: Should the UK rejoin the EU?
Eve argues yes, citing the benefits of the European single market and freedom to live and work across member countries, while Joe argues no, pointing to benefits since Brexit like independent trade deals and regulatory changes, concluding that joining is not straightforward.
Heatwave and Ronaldo's football boots
Q: Should universities be free?
Joe argues for free university by citing access, social benefits, and economic mobility, while Eve counters with the need for funding and conflicts over capacity, suggesting a phased or income-based approach to fees rather than full abolition.
Book Awards and skipping school for sport
Q: Is it okay to miss school for sport?
Joe argues it is acceptable in certain situations, citing big events and potential benefits, while Eve argues education should not be sacrificed; the host invites listeners to vote to settle the debate.

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A lively, kid-focused show that mixes current events, science and nature segments, book spotlights, and audience participation. Episodes commonly feature debates, reader voicemails, and quick quizzes like Real or Rubbish, all delivered with upbeat banter from a rotating team of young-audience editors and writers. A standout pattern is the Book of the Week and Book Awards coverage, paired with accessible explanations of headlines and science topics tailored for listeners aged 8–14 and their families. This format is particularly useful for families, educators, and aspiring guest authors who want engaging, learner-friendly content with clear takeaways and interactive elements.

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Recent guests on The Week Junior Show include:

1. Catherine Doyle
2. Paul Sinton-Hewitt
3. Rashmi Sirdeshpande
4. Pamela Butchart
5. JJ Arcanjo
6. Nicola Penfold
7. Christopher Edge
8. Christopher Galvin

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