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.

  • 22 minutes
    World Kindness Day, the US election, and snow on Mount Fuji

    We're going to be talking about World Kindness Day, the US election, and snow on top of Mount Fuji. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether school uniforms should be more relaxed and checking out a story in the magazine this week about a crew of Chinese astronauts who've just flown into space for a six month mission!

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    8 November 2024, 2:37 pm
  • 29 minutes 52 seconds
    Know your rights and are timed tests fair?

    We're going to be talking about children's rights, an inspiring young football player, and a gamer who is helping out hospital patients. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether timed tests are fair on students. 

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    1 November 2024, 3:06 pm
  • 23 minutes 23 seconds
    Halloween and robot waiters

    We're going to be talking about Halloween, how ants became farmers, and the government's plan to help improve the NHS. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether robot waiters are a good idea.

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    25 October 2024, 2:13 pm
  • 27 minutes 38 seconds
    Hurricane Milton and the best season

    We're talking about how communities in the US are recovering from Hurricane Milton, the meaning behind wrinkles on elephant trunks, and a dance company that's opening up the stage for everyone!

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    18 October 2024, 1:19 pm
  • 23 minutes 40 seconds
    Earth's second moon

    In this week's episode, we talk about The Wild Robot, how Earth has gained a second moon, and why broccoli might be on the menu at a fish and chip shop. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether kids should learn to grow their own food...

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    11 October 2024, 12:06 pm
  • 29 minutes 58 seconds
    Transformers and the Week Junior Book Awards

    This week, we chat the Week Junior Book Awards, sea creatures that work together as a team, and the recent X Games in Japan. We've also got an exclusive interview with the stars of the upcoming film, Transformers One. 

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    4 October 2024, 11:35 am
  • 22 minutes 34 seconds
    2026 Commonwealth Games and skincare for kids

    We're going to be talking about dancing apes, some uniquely designed robots, and the hosts for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. We're also going to be having a big debate about children using skin care products.

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    27 September 2024, 4:17 pm
  • 20 minutes 33 seconds
    Sign language and text walking

    We're going to be talking about sign language, a young person who volunteers to help others, and a victory for environmental campaigners. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether it should be illegal to text and walk at the same time. 

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    20 September 2024, 3:06 pm
  • 21 minutes 51 seconds
    AI teachers and funky pizzas

    In this episode of the Week Junior show, host Bex is joined by Laura and Eve to discuss various topics, including an inspiring role model, a historic discovery made by two sisters, and the intriguing ways dogs remember their toys. They also engage in a debate about AI teachers!

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    13 September 2024, 2:20 pm
  • 18 minutes 50 seconds
    Ice lollies and nuclear power

    We're chatting Paralympics, Air Ambulance Week, and La Tomatina Festival in this week's episode

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    6 September 2024, 4:20 pm
  • 23 minutes 6 seconds
    School uniforms and Olympic torches

    In this week's episode of TWJS, we're chatting everything back-to-school and whether schools should require uniforms, to the Paralympics opening ceremony. 

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    30 August 2024, 4:45 pm
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