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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
Week Junior Book Awards
Minecraft
Nuclear Power
London
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

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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Hannah Moffat
Author of Help! Aliens Stole My Granddad
Hannah Moffat (author)
Episode: Book Awards and skipping school for sport
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
James Fox
Author of Boy Versus Reality, Book of the Week
James Fox
Episode: What's happening in the Middle East?

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Bex
Host of The Week Junior Show

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Random person 12346
    Hong Kong7 days ago
  • The magazines are better

    I agree with turtle 9! That the magazines are better.

    Apple Podcasts
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    🦑Squid 🦑kid🦑
    United States9 days ago
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    First 5 emojis is what u think of this podcast: ☹️🤓🐻👍💀

    Apple Podcasts
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    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • Amazing 😻!

    Best podcast ever, informative

    Relaxing , it helps me get to sleep and it gives info in a entertaining way 💞🙈

    Apple Podcasts
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    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • I love it

    BEST PODCAST EVER

    Apple Podcasts
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    United Kingdom19 days ago

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Some fans wish for more episodes or more humor in places, but overall positivity is high.

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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.
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.

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

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