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Everything Under The Sun

Molly Oldfield

Children are full of curiosity and questions about the world.

Each Friday, join Molly Oldfield, write of the weekly kids quiz in the Guardian each Saturday, the original QI elf and author and host of Everything Under The Sun (both the book and podcast) as she answers questions sent in by children around the world with the help of experts including Neil Gaiman, Heston Blumenthal, Grayson Perry, Lauren Child, Richard Branson and Sophie Dahl to the fish curators at the Natural History Museum.

If you're a kid - big or small - with questions you want answered or if you want to learn interesting facts about life on earth, this is the award winning podcast for you.

Do check out Everything Under The Sun - a curious question for every day of the year, published by Ladybird books now!

  • 178 episodes
  • Updated March 20

Episodes178

  • Jan 26, 2024 · 17 min

    Where were the first schools? With Jonathan Taylor. How did some homo sapiens survive the Ice Age? Why do men have beards?

    We're back for our first episode of 2024, Episode 11 of Season 7! Happy New Year everyone! This week our fantastic questions are: Where were the first schools? We've got Jonathan Taylor in to answer that one. He's a curator at the British Museum, and an expert on human life many thousands of years ago... we can't wait to hear what he's got to say about the very first schools. How did some homo sapiens survive the cold of the Ice Age? We'll find out all about how early human beings managed to survive chilly temperatures and harsh conditions in prehistoric times! And finally, why do men have beards? We'll take a look at the science behind facial-hair, long or short, fluffy or furry. We'll also investigate some of the other unique reasons men have to grow their beards. Happy listening everyone!! Make sure you buy all your friends a copy of the PAPERBACK edition of Everything Under The Sun - a year of curious questions - out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 Target Australia: https://www.target.com.au/p/everything-under-the-sun-molly-oldfield/65704592 And order it in any beautiful bookshop! Thank you! Hope you love it. Instagram: @mollyoldfieldwrites Pod Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Do check out our website www.mollyoldfield.com for more info about how to send in questions. Have a lovely listen and a great week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Dec 22, 2023 · 13 min

    How is magic made? With Sophie Dahl. Why do bats hang upside down? How does kinetic sand work?

    This week our wonderful guest is author Sophie Dahl answering a question about magic! Magic is everywhere around us... we know something magical will happen to you today. We'll also find out why bats hang upside-down with the children of Si Kecil bookshop in Ubud, Bali and how kinetic sand works! Happy listening everyone, and MERRY CHRISTMAS! Make sure you buy all your friends a copy of the PAPERBACK edition of Everything Under The Sun - a year of curious questions - out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 Target Australia: https://www.target.com.au/p/everything-under-the-sun-molly-oldfield/65704592 And order it in any beautiful bookshop! Thank you! Hope you love it. Instagram: @mollyoldfieldwrites Pod Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Do check out our website www.mollyoldfield.com for more info about how to send in questions. Have a lovely listen and a great week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Dec 15, 2023 · 13 min

    Why do people get wrinkles? With Ross Barr. How does sunscreen work? How are stars made?

    We're back for the ninth episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids' questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Why do people get lines on their face when they get old? Answering this one we have Ross Barr. He's a specialist in women's health, and an acupuncturist. That means he sticks tiny little needles into people's bodies to cure them of all sorts of things! It sounds painful, but it really isn't—in fact most people find it very relaxing! And he certainly knows a thing or two about wrinkles... How does sunscreen work? It's super important that you wear it in the sun, and I'm sure everyone listening has—but how does it actually work? And finally: How are stars formed? We zoom off into outer space to find out how those mysterious balls of light are made in the first place. And do buy the brand new PAPERBACK edition of Everything Under The Sun - a year of curious questions - out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 Target Australia: https://www.target.com.au/p/everything-under-the-sun-molly-oldfield/65704592 And order it in any beautiful bookshop! Thank you! Hope you love it. Instagram: @mollyoldfieldwrites Pod Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Do check out our website www.mollyoldfield.com for more info about how to send in questions. Have a lovely listen and a great week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Dec 1, 2023 · 13 min

    What noises did dinosaurs make? With Jack Horner. Who built the Eiffel Tower? Why do nails grow?

    We're back for the eighth episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids' questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: How do we know what noises dinosaurs made? Answering this one we have Jack Horner, a well-known palaeontologist—that's a scientist who studies dinosaurs! Who built the Eiffel Tower and when and why? We find out all about the amazing history behind Paris's fabulous tower. Croissant anyone?! And finally: why do nails grow? We see them every day—but have you ever stopped to think about why we actually have nails on the ends of our fingers? Well if not, now's the time! And do buy the brand new PAPERBACK edition of Everything Under The Sun - a year of curious questions - out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 Target Australia: https://www.target.com.au/p/everything-under-the-sun-molly-oldfield/65704592 And order it in any beautiful bookshop! Thank you! Hope you love it. Instagram: @mollyoldfieldwrites Pod Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Do check out our website www.mollyoldfield.com for more info about how to send in questions. Have a lovely listen and a great week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Nov 24, 2023 · 12 min

    Why is lava so hot? With Robin Andrews. What are fireworks made of? Why do pandas eat bamboo?

    We're back for the seventh episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids' questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Why is lava so hot? Answering this one we have Robin Andrews, a science journalist and an expert in all things volcanoes. What are fireworks made of? We find out what the secret ingredients are to making our party rockets whizz off into the sky! And finally: why do pandas eat bamboo? A great question—it seems a little… tough, doesn’t it? But we’ll learn all about why those black and white bears love it so much! And do buy the brand new PAPERBACK edition of Everything Under The Sun - a year of curious questions - out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 Target Australia: https://www.target.com.au/p/everything-under-the-sun-molly-oldfield/65704592 And order it in any beautiful bookshop! Thank you! Hope you love it. Instagram: @mollyoldfieldwrites Pod Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Do check out our website www.mollyoldfield.com for more info about how to send in questions. Have a lovely listen and a great week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Nov 17, 2023 · 10 min

    Why does an elephant's tummy rumble? With Jonathan Balcombe. Why do we get pins and needles? How do mirrors reflect?

    We're back for the sixth episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids' questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Why does an elephant's tummy rumble? Answering this one we have Jonathan Balcombe—a scientist and animal-lover based in Canada, and an expert in all things elephants! Thank you so much Jonathan. Why do we get pins and needles? We learn about that horrid tingly feeling we get under our skin for when we've been sitting still for just a little too long! How do mirrors reflect? I'm sure we've all wondered about how we can see ourselves in a mirror—and no, it's not magic! I'm so excited to tell you about the science behind seeing your own reflection. Find out all about elephants, our wonderful bodies, and the mysteries of light on this week's episode! And do buy the brand new PAPERBACK edition of Everything Under The Sun - a year of curious questions - out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 Target Australia: https://www.target.com.au/p/everything-under-the-sun-molly-oldfield/65704592 And order it in any beautiful bookshop! Thank you! Hope you love it. Instagram: @mollyoldfieldwrites Pod Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Do check out our website www.mollyoldfield.com for more info about how to send in questions. Have a lovely listen and a great week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Sep 29, 2023 · 12 min

    Why are bugs so little? With Erica McAlister. What are electrons made of? What is the richest place in the world?

    We're back for the fifth episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Why are bugs so little? Answering this one we have Erica McAlister from the Natural History Museum in London! Thank you so much Erica. What is an electron made of? We learn all about atoms, the little particles that make up everything in the world! Atoms and their electrons are such amazing things, I'm really excited to tell you all about them. What is the richest place in the world? It's a really interesting answer all about how we can calculate how much money each place in the world has, and about how that money is spread across different people. Find out all about bugs, electrons, and the world's money on this week's episode! And do buy the brand new PAPERBACK edition of Everything Under The Sun - a year of curious questions - out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 Target Australia: https://www.target.com.au/p/everything-under-the-sun-molly-oldfield/65704592 And order it in any beautiful bookshop! Thank you! Hope you love it. Instagram: @mollyoldfieldwrites Pod Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Do check out our website www.mollyoldfield.com for more info about how to send in questions. Have a lovely listen and a great week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Sep 22, 2023 · 13 min

    Would it be possible to transfer your body onto a computer? With Lath Carlson. How do aeroplanes fly? How many eggs does an octopus lay?

    We're back for the fourth episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Would it be possible to transfer your body onto a computer? Answering this one we have Lath Carlson from the Museum of the Future! Thank you so much Lath. How do aeroplanes fly? We learn all about how aeroplanes so cleverly use forces to keep them up in the air. How many eggs does an octopus lay? It's a great answer all about how octopuses reproduce (which means become pregnant!) and find special places to have their babies. Female octopuses are such incredible mummies, I'm really excited to tell you all about them. Find out all about computers, aeroplanes and octopuses on this week's episode! And do buy the brand new PAPERBACK edition of Everything Under The Sun - a year of curious questions - out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 Target Australia: https://www.target.com.au/p/everything-under-the-sun-molly-oldfield/65704592 And order it in any beautiful bookshop! Thank you! Hope you love it. Instagram: @mollyoldfieldwrites Pod Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Do check out our website www.mollyoldfield.com for more info about how to send in questions. Have a lovely listen and a great week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Sep 15, 2023 · 12 min

    Why is garlic good for your heart? With Tara Lee. How do skunks get their smell out? Do seagulls and snakes sneeze?

    We're back for the third episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Why is garlic good for your heart? Answering this one we have nutritionist Tara Lee! Thank you so much Tara. How do skunks get their smell out? We learn all about how and why skunks release their famously stinky musk. Do seagulls and snakes sneeze? It's a great answer all about how birds and reptiles are adapted to getting rid of nasty things that enter their airways. Snakes are so brilliantly adapted to breathing, I'm really excited to tell you all about them. Find out all about garlic, skunks and sneezing on this week's episode! And do buy the brand new PAPERBACK edition of Everything Under The Sun - a year of curious questions - out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 Target Australia: https://www.target.com.au/p/everything-under-the-sun-molly-oldfield/65704592 And order it in any beautiful bookshop! Thank you! Hope you love it. Instagram: @mollyoldfieldwrites Pod Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Do check out our website www.mollyoldfield.com for more info about how to send in questions. Have a lovely listen and a great week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Sep 8, 2023 · 15 min

    How was ballet invented? With Dame Darcey Bussell. Why do penguins waddle? What are bones made from?

    We're back for the second episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun coming out soon and moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Who invented ballet? We have ballerina and former Strictly Come Dancing judge Dame Darcey Bussell answering this one, thank you Darcey! Why do penguins waddle? We learn all about how penguins' unique movement has developed over hundreds of years. What are bones made from? It's a great answer all about the way our bones grow from babies to adults. Our bones are so so clever, I am so excited to tell you all about them. Find out all about ballet, penguins and bones on this week's episode! And do buy the brand new PAPERBACK edition of Everything Under The Sun - a year of curious questions - out now! Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 Target Australia: https://www.target.com.au/p/everything-under-the-sun-molly-oldfield/65704592 And order it in any beautiful bookshop! Thank you! Hope you love it. Instagram: @mollyoldfieldwrites Pod Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Do check out our website www.mollyoldfield.com for more info about how to send in questions. Have a lovely listen and a great week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Aug 31, 2023 · 15 min

    Who invented chess? With Fun Master Mike from Chesskids. Why are piggy banks shaped like pigs? Why are penguins black and white?

    We're back! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun coming out soon and moved to Bali, Indonesia! We're going to be having lots of fun answering kids questions from all over the world. This week the questions are: Who Invented Chess? We have Fun Master Mike everyone's favourite coach on chesskid.com answering this one, thank you Mike! Why are piggy banks shaped like pigs? We find out about the oldest piggy bank in the world, from Java! Why are penguins black and white? It's a great answer all about the way penguins live, actually more in the water than on the ice! I love penguins, do you? Find out all about chess, penguins and piggy banks on this week's episode! And do buy the BOOK, Everything Under The Sun - a year of curious questions is out now. Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everything-Under-Sun-curious-question/dp/0241433460 Target Australia: https://www.target.com.au/p/everything-under-the-sun-molly-oldfield/65704592 And order it in any beautiful bookshop! Thank you! Hope you love it. Instagram: @mollyoldfieldwrites Pod Instagram: @everythingunderthesunpod Do check out our website www.mollyoldfield.com for more info about how to send in questions. Have a lovely listen and a great week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • May 19, 2023 · 10 min

    How can you store so many things in your mind? With Louise Gooding. Why is the bit in your eye around your pupil coloured? Why are tears salty?

    On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Christopher's question "How can we store so many things in our mind? Will we ever run out of space" With the help of very special guest expert Louise Gooding! We also discuss Meadow's question "Why is the bit in your eye around your pupil coloured?". Finally, we find out the answer to Ziggy's question, "Why are tears salty?" Enjoy the show! Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun and more info is on social media @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram and @mollyoldfield on twitter Thank you! Have a lovely week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • May 12, 2023 · 14 min

    Why does our hair go static when we're jumping on the trampoline? With Fran Scott. How does electricity get into the clouds and make thunder? Why do sun and rain make rainbows?

    On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Enzo's question "Why does our hair go static when we're jumping on the trampoline?" With the help of very special guest expert Fran Scott! We also discuss Mira's question "How does electricity get into the clouds and make thunder". Finally, we find out the answer to Mishka's question, "Why does sun and rain make rainbows?" Enjoy the show! Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun and more info is on social media @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram and @mollyoldfield on twitter Thank you! Have a lovely week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • May 5, 2023 · 16 min

    Can people mind read? With Derren Brown. Have you ever lost a best friend? How many humans are in the world?

    On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Maya's question "Can people mind read?" With the help of very special guest expert Derren Brown! We also discuss Fabiolla's question "have you ever lost a best friend? If so how did you feel?". Finally, we find out the answer to Keir's question, "How many humans are in the world?" Enjoy the show! Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun and more info is on social media @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram and @mollyoldfield on twitter Thank you! Have a lovely week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Apr 28, 2023 · 10 min

    How do astronauts get on the space station (and what happens if they're really tall)? With Nicole Stott. How high up are clouds? Why do clouds move?

    On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Jessica's question "How do astronauts get on the space station (and what happens if they're really tall)?" With the help of astronaut Nicole Stott! We also answer Rufus's question "how high up are the clouds?". Finally, we find out the answer to Angus's question, "Why do clouds move?" Enjoy the show! Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun and more info is on social media @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram and @mollyoldfield on twitter Thank you! Have a lovely week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Apr 21, 2023 · 12 min

    Why do we think it's funny when people trip and fall down? With Tweedy the Clown. Why can't horses throw up? Why are clownfish stripy?

    On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Christopher's question "Why do we think it's funny when people trip and fall down (if they don't hurt themselves)?" With the help of Tweedy the Clown from Gifford's Circus! We also answer Emmeline's question "Why can't horses throw up?". Finally, we find out the answer to Alex's question, "Why are clownfish stripy?" Enjoy the show! Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun and more info is on social media @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram and @mollyoldfield on twitter Thank you! Have a lovely week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Mar 10, 2023 · 17 min

    What is the healthiest food in the world? With Tim Spector. How was the first yoghurt made? What does the 'C' stand for in Vitamin C?

    On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Mathilda's question "What is the healthiest food in the world?" With the help of nutritional expert and best-selling author, Tim Spector! We also answer Akshat's question "How was the first yoghurt made?". Finally, we find out the answer to Anuradha's question, "What does the 'C' stand for in Vitamin C?" Enjoy the show! Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun and more info is on social media @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram and @mollyoldfield on twitter Thank you! Have a lovely week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Mar 3, 2023 · 13 min

    Who created superheroes? With Paul Levitz. Why does the British passport have a unicorn on it? Why do bulls have horns?

    On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we tackle Maya's question "Who created superheroes?" With the help of Paul Levitz, comic book writer and superhero expert! We also answer Bella's question "Why does the British passport have a unicorn on it?". Finally, we find out the answer to Leila's question, "Why do bulls have horns?" Enjoy the show! Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun and more info is on social media @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram and @mollyoldfield on twitter Thank you! Have a lovely week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Dec 31, 2022 · 9 min

    COMO Point Yamu, Phuket x Everything Under The Sun

    This week Molly is in Thailand, collecting questions in COMO Point Yamu, Phuket, Thailand! She has lots of questions to answer in this episode recorded at the children's club, Play by COMO including: Where do monkeys go when it rains? Why can't humans fly like birds? How invented boats? Where do we water plants? Why are animals so shy? Molly has collected lots and lots of questions for the Everywhere Under The Sun book she is writing and if you'd like to ask one for the new book you can! Just checking out www.mollyoldfield.com and check out the link for the new book! The first book is available in English, Spanish, German, Catalan, Dutch, Korean and in all good bookshops in the UK, the USA, Australia and New Zealand so do give yourself the gift of a copy today! www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun Thanks so much for listening this year and sending in your questions! It has been a privilege to hear your questions and attempt to answer some of them, thank you for the support and to all the experts who have taken on a question this year, its been wonderful having you as part of Everything Under The Sun! Socials: Insta: @mollyoldfieldwrites @everythingunderthesunpod Twitter: @mollyoldfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Dec 24, 2022 · 13 min

    Who was the first person to see Santa? How old is Santa? How did Father Christmas meet the elves? With Neil Gaiman. Why do red berries grow on holly?

    On the Christmas special of this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to four questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world! First up we have Tara's question who was the first person to see Santa? Then we have Alessia asking How old is Santa? and finally we find out How Father Christmas met the first elves? asked by Oliver. All of these questions are answered by Neil Gaiman. Neil is an incredible author and brilliant person who knows lots about Christmas! One snowy Christmas in NYC Neil Gaiman dressed as Charles Dickens and read A Christmas Carol from the original performance copy Dickens made himself and read from 150 years ago, I did a talk about finding the book in the NYPL when researching my book, The Secret Museum Here is the link to the magical evening - https://soundcloud.com/qi-official-channel/molly-oldfield-neil-gaiman-the We also discover why red berries grow on holly, answering Hayden's question. Enjoy the show and wishing everyone a very merry Christmas! Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here: www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun and more info is on social media @mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram and @mollyoldfield on twitter Thank you! Have a lovely week and Happy Christmas x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.