
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyNewsNews CommentaryEducation for Kids | |||

On Monday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he would step down as Prime Minister and Labour Party leader. Eve, Joe and Bex digest the latest – plus there’s an interview in this week’s magazine with a music therapist, which made us wonder: what m... more
Eve explains new government plans to set a minimum age of 16 for social media platforms as Joe shares the story of Parkrun, which recently hit its millionth ever event since starting in 2004.
Plus, has a lost gold bar ($17,000!) sparked a real tre... more
Joe explains the results of Armenia’s recent election, what it means for their relationship with Russia and the EU, and why the country’s foreign policy is in the headlines as Eve shares the incredible story of the couple who visited every RNLI lifeb... more
This episode, Bex is joined by Week Junior writers Eve and Joe to explore the biggest stories from the latest issue, including:
• The Week Junior Book Awards 2026: Find out which books made the shortlist, how judging works, and how YOU can vote fo... more
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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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