The Week Junior Show

Fun Kids

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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March 13 · 27 min
New allergy rules in schools and Basic Income
This week the team will be talking about some of the news featured in this week’s issue, including the government’s plans for allergy rules in schools in England, a rapping world record and a basic income for artists in Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 6 · 31 min
What's happening in the Middle East?
This week the team will be talking about some of the news featured in this week’s issue, including breaking down what’s been happening in the Middle East. We’ll also be discussing a Stone Age discovery in Germany, a new Olympic sport, and whether adverts played during sports are distracting for viewers. As well as that, we’ve got an exclusive interview with some of the cast of Disney Pixar’s new film, Hoppers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 27 · 33 min
Are audiobooks as good as reading?
This week, we’ve got loads to chat about, including a monkey’s cuddly friend, a charity founder who’s made a difference in Sudan, and whether audiobooks are better than reading. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 20 · 28 min
Lunar New Year and Larry the cat
In this week’s episode we’ve got lots to chat about, including Lunar New Year celebrations, Larry the cat’s big anniversary, and the Winter Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 13 · 28 min
Winter Olympics and sending humans to space
In this week’s episode we’ve got lots to chat about! There’s the Winter Olympics, a new home for birds, sending humans to space, and even a crafty cat... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
February 6 · 33 min
Greenland and no social media for under-16s
In a week where the biggest artists in the music industry were recognised at the Grammys, and Dame Sarah Mullaly officially became the Archbishop of Canterbury, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that entertained and interested The Week Junior team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 30 · 26 min
National Storytelling Week and return of the lynx
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 23 · 33 min
Artemis II and a model Sun
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 16 · 32 min
National Year of Reading and retro tech
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 interested The Week Junior team. We’ll be talking about the National Year of Reading, an amazing new discovery in Wales and retro vs modern tech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 9 · 26 min
Is it OK to sell Dinosaur Fossils at Auction?
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January 6 · 17 min
NEW PODCAST: Judge Bex
Get Judge Bex now: https://podfollow.com/judgebex Welcome to the hilarious family courtroom of Judge Bex! Bex settles two dramatic disputes: Isla versus her dad “Fishboy” over unfair bath time rules, and Hattie versus her homework-happy dad, who wants three hours of maths daily. With special guest Hugh Bonneville weighing in and creative verdicts all round, Judge Bex’s judgments are fair, funny, and final! Got your own family drama to resolve? Let us know at https://www.funkidslive.com/podcast/judgebex/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 26, 2025 · 21 min
Favourite stories of 2025
Here's a round-up of our favourite stories and moments in the magazine this year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 19, 2025 · 35 min
Percy Jackson stars and giving gifts
In a week where resident doctors started a five day strike in England and a pantomime horse race took place in London, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that inspired and entertained The Week Junior team. We’re also going to be hearing an exclusive interview with the stars of Percy Jackson and the Olympians! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 12, 2025 · 26 min
The future of zoos
In a week where Ukraine’s president visited Downing Street and the Sports Personality of the Year nominees were announced, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that inspired and entertained The Week Junior team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 5, 2025 · 28 min
The Largest City in the World
In a week where the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games was announced and the Winter Olympics flame was lit in Greece, we're going to be hearing what other stories entertained Eve, Joe and the rest of the Week Junior team! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 28, 2025 · 28 min
Cloud seeding and soil stories
In a week where chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed the autumn budget and COP30 talks came to an end, we're going to be talking about some of the other stories that inspired and entertained The Week Junior team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 23, 2025 · 28 min
The Week Junior turns 10
In a week where the Deaflympics began and World Children’s Day was observed, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that inspired and entertained The Week Junior team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 13, 2025 · 28 min
Red Kite resurgence and Americanisms
In a week where people marked Remembrance Day and Wales welcomed a new Archbishop, we’re going to be talking about some of the other stories that inspired and entertained The Week Junior team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 7, 2025 · 30 min
Tourist taxes and the Grand Egyptian Museum
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2025 · 31 min
Halloween costumes and dinosaur discoveries
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Week Junior Show

New allergy rules in schools and Basic Income

What's happening in the Middle East?

Are audiobooks as good as reading?

Lunar New Year and Larry the cat

Winter Olympics and sending humans to space

Greenland and no social media for under-16s

National Storytelling Week and return of the lynx

Artemis II and a model Sun

National Year of Reading and retro tech

Is it OK to sell Dinosaur Fossils at Auction?

NEW PODCAST: Judge Bex

Favourite stories of 2025

Percy Jackson stars and giving gifts

The future of zoos

The Largest City in the World

Cloud seeding and soil stories

The Week Junior turns 10

Red Kite resurgence and Americanisms

Tourist taxes and the Grand Egyptian Museum

Halloween costumes and dinosaur discoveries