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Tourist taxes and the Grand Egyptian Museum
7 november 2025 · 30 min
In a week where Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave a major speech ahead of the Budget and a rare diamond was unearthed in Botswana, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that inspired and entertained The Week Junior team. Lees meer
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Halloween costumes and dinosaur discoveries
31 oktober 2025 · 31 min
In a week where Comic Con took place in London and Japan launched a spacecraft to the International Space Station, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that inspired and entertained The Week Junior team. Lees meer
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The French Museum Robbery
24 oktober 2025 · 32 min
It's a special spooky edition of the Week Junior Show! Bex and The Week Junior team discuss a gem theft from a French museum, a top architecture award and a boy who's raising awareness of having a stammer. Lees meer
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Are AI actors a good idea?
19 oktober 2025 · 31 min
This week Bex and The Week Junior team discuss whether AI actors are a good idea, and how green turtles are making a big comeback! Lees meer
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The Amazing Works of Jane Goodall
10 oktober 2025 · 30 min
This week on The Week Junior Show, we talk about the life of conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, we learn about a special Halloween costume swap scheme and an over 70s football team triumph! Lees meer
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Should teachers be able to work from home?
3 oktober 2025 · 32 min
This week Bex is joined by Joe & Eve from the Week Junior Magazine. They will be discussing some of the latest stories in this week's magazine including an international agreement to protect the High Seas and the national cat awards! Lees meer
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Should children help around the home?
26 september 2025 · 35 min
Now, in a week where flights at European airports were delayed due to cyber attacks and the World Athletics Championships took place in Japan, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories that feature in the latest issue of the magazine. Lees meer
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Jimmy Wales and making space for hope
19 september 2025 · 34 min
We’ve got a very special episode this week, because we’re taking part in the Be Hope Podcast Takeover, and we’ll have Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales on the show later to talk about why it’s important to be hopeful and how listeners to our podcast can help to make the world a better place. Lees meer
We’ll also be talking about a boost for women’s sport, a champion cyclist’s last race and whether it’s time to stop giving out party bags.
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Slime balls and feeding people
12 september 2025 · 27 min
In a week where Ethiopia launched Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories that feature in the latest issue of this week’s magazine. Lees meer
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New school term and payment for good grades
5 september 2025 · 33 min
In a week where the Met Office announced the UK had recorded its warmest summer and South Korea announced a mobile phone ban in schools, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories that feature in the latest issue of this week’s magazine. Lees meer
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KPop Demon Hunters and skincare for young people
29 augustus 2025 · 29 min
In a week where Guinness World Records celebrated its 70th anniversary and people gathered for Notting Hill Carnival, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories that feature in the latest issue of this week’s magazine. Lees meer
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Snaps in galleries and oil rig art
22 augustus 2025 · 30 min
In a week where world leaders met to discuss peace in Ukraine and the word “inspo” was added to the Cambridge Dictionary, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories that feature in the latest issue of the magazine Lees meer
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Chaos Theory and a Scarecrow Festival
15 augustus 2025 · 34 min
In a week where Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed a peace deal, and firefighters tackled a blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories that inspired The Week Junior team. Lees meer
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Storm Floris and AI generated music
8 augustus 2025 · 31 min
In a week where some sacred jewels were returned to India, and there was a powerful earthquake in Russia, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories that inspired The Week Junior team. Lees meer
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Lionesses' victory and child-free holidays
1 augustus 2025 · 27 min
In a week that saw Donald Trump visit Scotland and the Dog Surfing Championships take place in Dorset, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories that inspired The Week Junior team. Lees meer
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Dragonflies and pool etiquette
25 juli 2025 · 31 min
In a week where the Tall Ships Races took place in Aberdeen and Island Games in Orkney drew to a close, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories that inspired The Week Junior team. Lees meer
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Sandwiches made from fruit
18 juli 2025 · 28 min
In a week where the Wimbledon tennis championships came to an end and the UK and France agreed a new boats plan, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories that inspired The Week Junior team. Lees meer
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500th ISSUE SPECIAL: Tips on staying cool and should summer be shorter?
11 juli 2025 · 32 min
In a week where experts revealed an ancient study in Peru and Texas in the US experienced flash floods, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team. Lees meer
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Sheep on homes and should we stop flying?
4 juli 2025 · 30 min
In a week where Beamish museum won the Museum of the Year Award and a DR Congo peace deal was agreed, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team. Lees meer
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Chocolate handbags and flea treatments for pets
27 juni 2025 · 37 min
In a week where world leaders met for a NATO summit in the Netherlands and a volcanic eruption in Indonesia disrupted flights, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team. Lees meer
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A perfume garden and a police officer's lost hat
20 juni 2025 · 31 min
In a week where protests against tourism took place in Europe, and a collection of gold coins in France sold for a fortune, find out the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team. Lees meer
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How To Train Your Dragon and an incredible spelling bee
13 juni 2025 · 35 min
In a week where the UK government announced that 500,000 extra pupils in England would get free school meals and the World Crazy Golf Championships took place, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team. Lees meer
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Taylor Swift and making shops responsible for recycling
6 juni 2025 · 31 min
In a week where Poland elected a new president and Ncuti Gatwa said farewell to Doctor Who, we’re going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired The Week Junior team. Lees meer
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Wild camping and SUVs
30 mei 2025 · 34 min
A Supreme Court ruling means wild camping is once again allowed on Dartmoor and Kaye shares a heartwarming story from a donkey sanctuary in Ethiopia providing free treatment to hard-working animals. Lees meer
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Trade deals and bluebells
27 mei 2025 · 31 min
In a week where Romania chose a new president and the new Lilo & Stitch film landed in cinemas, the team behind The Week Junior discuss some of the other stories, events and people that inspired them this week. Lees meer
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Pope, walking to school week, and a head-bopping sea lion
16 mei 2025 · 34 min
It's a week where the US and the UK agreed a new trade deal and authors and illustrators were celebrated at the British Book Awards. Plus, we're going to be discussing some of the other stories, events and people that inspired the Week Junior team this week. Lees meer
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Panto GCSEs to animal impressions
9 mei 2025 · 34 min
This week, Bex is joined by Joe and Eve from The Week Junior to unpack the biggest, silliest, and most heartwarming stories making headlines. Lees meer
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Snail ice cream and power cut chaos
2 mei 2025 · 28 min
Join Bex, Joe, and Eve for a brand new The Week Junior Show Lees meer
In this episode:
Massive power cuts in Spain and Portugal – what caused them, and how did people cope?
Valerie the dachshund is found after 529 days in the wild
Snail and garlic ice cream – real or rubbish?
Should schools remove mirrors from bathrooms?
Plus celebrate TWJ's 10th birthday with editor Vanessa and we hear your opinions on last week's superhero debate.
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Superheroes and the Pope
25 april 2025 · 22 min
We've got writers Eve and Kaye talking about people around the world paying their respects to the Pope, the secret to a perfect bowling score, and some girls fighting for a change to their school uniform. There's also going to be a big debate about whether Superman is the best superhero, and we'll be hearing from a winner of this year's series of Gladiators! Lees meer
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Astrobot and a GIANT Easter Egg!
18 april 2025 · 23 min
This week we're talking all about AstroBot's big victory at the video game BAFTAS, a bronze age face and a giant easter egg! All this and many more Easter treats in this week's episode of The Week Junior Show! Lees meer
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What are tariffs?
11 april 2025 · 26 min
We're going to be talking about Trump's tariffs, Saturn's moons and the 2035 Women's World Cup. Lees meer
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Myanmar quake and solar eclipses
4 april 2025 · 32 min
We're going to be talking about how the world has come together to help people in Myanmar after an earthquake, a solar eclipse that could be seen across the UK, and a very special cat. Lees meer
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Lab-grown meat and the World Athletics Indoor Championships
28 maart 2025 · 22 min
We're going to be talking about the brand new TV show, a sea survey that's revealed some new creatures and some brilliant victories at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. We'll also be having a big debate about eating lab-grown meat. Now, there's a story in the magazine this week about a new GCSE in natural history that's going to be launched. Lees meer
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Astronauts return to Earth and the Special Olympics World Winter Games
21 maart 2025 · 24 min
We're going to be talking about the Special Olympics World Winter Games, two astronauts who are back home after nine months in space, and an amazing victory for Newcastle United. We'll also be having a big debate about whether peaceful protesters should go to jail. Lees meer
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Are poems better than stories?
14 maart 2025 · 28 min
We're going to be talking about the world's biggest iceberg, finding out how a man's blood saved millions of lives, and having a big debate on whether poems are better than stories. Lees meer
We'll also be hearing an interview with 12-year-old Week Junior reader Lyra, who recently raised more than £1,700 for cat's protection.
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International Women's Day and support for Ukraine
7 maart 2025 · 23 min
In this week's episode, we're going to be talking about the European leaders promising support to Ukraine, sharing some tips to help nesting birds, and having a big debate on whether councils should collect bins less often. Lees meer
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Ancient pharaoh discovered and remembering Benjamin Zephaniah
28 februari 2025 · 26 min
We're going to be talking about the discovery of an ancient pharaoh's tomb, how hens have been helping boost olive farms in Cyprus, and a forest that's been planted to remember Benjamin Zephaniah. Lees meer
We'll also be having a big debate about whether books should have happy endings.
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Super sewers and expanding Heathrow
21 februari 2025 · 26 min
We're going to be talking about London's new super sewer, the secrets of polar bear grease, and a disabled astronaut making history. We'll also be having a big debate about whether Heathrow Airport should be expanded. Lees meer
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India's tiger population and ditching Valentine's Day
14 februari 2025 · 28 min
We're going to be talking about India's tiger population, a rebuilding project in Iraq and why poo is taking centre stage at the Jorvik Viking Festival next week. Lees meer
We'll also be having a big debate about whether it's time to ditch Valentine's Day.
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Van Gogh paintings and disco scallops
7 februari 2025 · 21 min
We're going to be talking about the musicians who won awards at the Grammys, a hidden Van Gogh painting and disco scallops. Lees meer
We'll also be having a big debate about where the children should be allowed to use AI.
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Holocaust Memorial Day and Children's Mental Health Week
31 januari 2025 · 22 min
We're going to be talking about Holocaust Memorial Day, chimps who like weeing together, and author GM Linton's tips for capturing special memories. Lees meer
We'll also be having a big debate about whether rugby is better than football.
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Kindness is the Word of the Year
24 januari 2025 · 23 min
We're going to be talking about kindness, which is the Oxford Children's Word of the Year for 2024. Lees meer
We'll also be finding out about the 2025 City of Culture and a woman who made a big donation to charity, plus we'll be having a big debate about mega political donations.
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Firefighters tackling Wildfires in the USA
17 januari 2025 · 23 min
This week, we learn all about the firefighters tackling wildfires in the USA, how technology is helping Emperor Penguins and a brand new theatre company in Wales! Lees meer
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A Perfectly Round Chicken Egg!
11 januari 2025 · 26 min
Today we're talking about the snowy weather across the UK a perfectly round chicken egg and a star's hiccoughs! Lees meer
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Biggest stories of 2024
26 december 2024 · 21 min
It's the final podcast of the year and we're going to be doing a roundup of our favourite stories from 2024. We've also got a few messages from readers as you share your favourite stories from the year as well. Lees meer
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WICKED singing and Strictly Come Dancing
20 december 2024 · 24 min
We're going to be talking about the winner of the Week Junior's Christmas cover competition, the Strictly Come Dancing final, and we're going over the upcoming Wallace and Gromit film as well. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether it's okay to sing at the cinema. Lees meer
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Pre-loved Christmas presents and the International Children's Peace Prize
13 december 2024 · 25 min
Rahul, Joe, and Bex digest the latest news. We talk about the winner of the International Children's Peace Prize, some award-winning artwork and dogs using their noses to help trees. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether it's okay to give people pre-loved presents. Lees meer
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Hamster flights and saving red squirrels
6 december 2024 · 20 min
In this week's episode, we're going to be talking about a project to save red squirrels and a city made from gingerbread. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether school dinners should ditch desserts. Lees meer
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Angry Birds and British Sign Language
29 november 2024 · 22 min
We're talking about a big birthday for Angry Birds, a charity that aims to get kids moving and an unusual banana artwork. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether British Sign Language should be taught in all schools. Lees meer
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National Tree Week and Children in Need
22 november 2024 · 24 min
We're going to be talking about robots piece of art, this year's fundraising for Children in Need and National Tree Week. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether prisons should be nicer places. Lees meer
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