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The Week Junior Show

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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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In a week where a very powerful storm swept across the US and Japan's pandas returned to China, we're going to be talking about some of the other stories that entertained and interested The Week Junior team.

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In a week where global ocean protection rules came into force, and a medieval ship was found off the coast of Denmark, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that entertained and interested The Week Junior team.

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In a week where tourists were stranded in Lapland due to freezing temperatures and the world’s latest tech was showcased at a special event in Las Vegas in the US, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that entertained and interes... more

This week, Bex is joined by Eve, Kay, Vanessa and Elena where they kick off 2026 with a big debate about whether or not you should be able to buy Dinosaur fossils, reports on the recent snowstorms and hear all about a viral cat

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Recent Guests

Tom Morehouse
Children's author
Episode: Artemis II and a model Sun
Rebecca Orwin
Author of The Monsters at the End of the World
Episode: National Year of Reading and retro tech
Emma Green
Author of The Not So Great Escape
Not specified
Episode: Is it OK to sell Dinosaur Fossils at Auction?
Hugh Bonneville
Actor known for his role as the dad in Paddington
Episode: NEW PODCAST: Judge Bex
Walker, Leah and Arian
Stars of Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Disney Plus
Episode: Percy Jackson stars and giving gifts
Daniel and Charlie
Actors playing Percy's Cyclops brother Tyson and Luke, the show's villain
Disney Plus
Episode: Percy Jackson stars and giving gifts
Carlos Sanchez
Author of Rune, The Tale of the Obsidian Maze
Episode: The Week Junior turns 10
Bobby Segal
Mathematics Teacher and Education Advocate
Episode: The Week Junior turns 10
AM Dasu
Author of 'Wild Journey'
Self-published
Episode: Red Kite resurgence and Americanisms

Hosts

Bex
Host of the show and known for engaging with younger audiences through fun and educational discussions.
Eve
Writer and contributor, exploring various topics and engaging in discussions with listeners.
Joe
Writer contributing to educational content and discussions, offering insights relevant to young audiences.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • There is a difference

    There is a difference on the spot the difference

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PODCASTguy14
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Meh😒

    Hi I’m just going to be straight forward here:this is boooooooooooooooring.I get the magazine delivered to my house 🏠 and I looooooooooooove it but I have to rate the podcast not the magazine and I just don’t like the podcast it is boring

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    the one and only me!🤪😁
    United States25 days ago
  • Bad

    Its boring and Esme’s country life is soooo much better 🐴

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Welshie lover🐴
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Tedanio u scammed

    There’s no difference

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D.Hinklay
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Fav Christmas movie

    Red one

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    First thing I noticed
    Australiaa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and educational content that encourages curiosity in children.
Feedback highlights the positive impact on children's understanding of the world and their ability to think critically about current events.
The show features interactive segments that keep children entertained while they learn.

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Artemis II and a model Sun
Q: What are your thoughts on whether schools should reward attendance?
Joe supports the idea, stating that rewards can motivate students, while Eve argues that education itself should be the main reward.
Artemis II and a model Sun
Q: What is the one thing you would take into space?
Eve would take her Nintendo Switch to play games, while Joe would take a frisbee, and Bex would take a camera to document the trip.
Favourite stories of 2025
Q: What's your favorite story that you've had in The Week Junior magazine?
Joe's favorite was about woolly mice and their connection to the woolly mammoths.
Favourite stories of 2025
Q: What's been your highlight from the year?
Eve enjoyed interviewing Dean de Blois, director of How to Train Your Dragon films.
Favourite stories of 2025
Q: Rahul, what do you have for me?
Rahul wants to focus on New Year's intentions like volunteering.

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Engaging with younger audiences, this show focuses on educational and entertaining discussions tailored for children aged 8 to 14. Each episode features lively debates on current events, interactive segments such as 'Real or Rubbish?' to distinguish fact from fiction, and explorations of literature and environmental topics. Unique in its approach, it incorporates listener participation and storytelling that fosters creativity and critical thinking among young listeners, showcasing themes of kindness, environmental awareness, and cultural relevance through diverse stories.

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The Week Junior Show launched 7 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Tom Morehouse
2. Rebecca Orwin
3. Emma Green
4. Hugh Bonneville
5. Walker, Leah and Arian
6. Daniel and Charlie
7. Carlos Sanchez
8. Bobby Segal

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