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2025-12-13

ANCIENT GIANTS: Discover Earth’s Oldest Living Residents🌳🌍

Get ready for another action-packed adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly. We’re travelling back to the dawn of time to uncover how Earth was created and meeting some of the planet’s oldest and most extraordinary residents. In Science in the News, we explore why UK woodlands are facing a huge crisis, discover the shocking behaviour of rats in Germany, and hear from Connor Bamford from the British Antarctic Survey about what’s been happening to elephant seals in the South Atlantic. Then it’s time for your questions. EJC wants to know how hydrochloric acid cleans pennies, and Joe Williams from Exeter University explains exactly how Earth formed in the first place. Dangerous Dan is back with a creature straight out of a horror movie: The Zombie Snail Parasite. And in Battle of the Sciences, May Chemais from the Ancient Tree Inventory joins us to reveal why ancient trees are some of the greatest survivors on Earth. Plus, K-Mistry and Kareena dive deep into the oceans to uncover how they absorb CO2, why they’re at risk from climate change, and what we can do to help. This week, we learn about:• How Earth was created • Why UK woodlands are in trouble • The surprising hunting skills of German rats • What’s happening to elephant seals in the South Atlantic • The terrifying zombie snail parasite All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 mars

Why Does Food Taste Better When We’re Hungry?😋🍔

This Week’s Big Questions! You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week… 😳 Nick asks: Why does our face turn red when we’re embarrassed? 😋 Bethan asks: Why does food taste better when we’re hungry? 🌍 Gabby asks: Why did Pangaea break apart? 🪐 Romi asks: Are there any other safe planets to live on? 🍽️ Beatrice asks: Why do people like different foods? 🧂 Andrew asks: Why does salt kill slugs? And jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. Join Principle Pulsar and his class as they learn all about the mysterious force that is gravity… Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-12-06

ASTRONAUT TIM PEAKE: Life On The International Space Station 🚀 🌌

Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT journey into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly! We’re asking a huge question… we talk about science every week, but what actually is it? In Science in the News, researchers reveal that cats were domesticated much earlier than anyone thought, lightning has been spotted on Mars for the very first time, and Allowen Evin joins Dan to dig up a MASSIVE discovery about how dogs first transformed from wolves into the pets we know today! Then it’s time for your questions! William wants to know the difference between the flu and the common cold, and Dr Sarah Casewell breaks down what science really is. Dangerous Dan is back with one of the fiercest ancient predators ever — the smilodon, the gigantic sabre-toothed cat with jaws you definitely wouldn’t want to meet. And in Battle of the Sciences, we’re joined by science royalty… astronaut Tim Peake! He reveals what life is really like when you’re floating hundreds of kilometres above Earth. Plus, in Marvellous Missions, we blast off through a wormhole to Deep Space High as Principal Pulsar and the class head to the International Space Station for an out-of-this-world lesson. This week, we learn about: – How and when cats were first domesticated – The first lightning ever seen on Mars – How ancient wolves became modern dogs – What separates the flu from a common cold – What it’s really like to live in space with Tim Peake All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 juli

When the Giraffe Met The Dolphin

In this week's Story Quest, we meet Lizzie, an adventurous museum goer. Suddenly, she finds herself unexpectedly transported to a magical realm with Sassy the Dolphin and Jilly the Giraffe, both museum exhibits brought to life. Together, they embark on a quest to find a magical gem to return Lizzie home. 📖On Story Quest, Dan narrates stories with titles and characters suggested by Fun Kids Radio's listeners. Perfect as bedtime stories or stories for long journeys! 📺You can watch your favourite stories, on-demand, on the Story Quest Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@funkidsradiostories 🔴 We also have live non-stop stories available to watch here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SEm2D927Cw 🎧 You can also subscribe to the stories as a podcast. Just search for Story Quest in your favourite podcast app or visit : https://podfollow.com/storyquest 🎧 Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus 💭 Suggest your story and characters and hear them in future stories at https://www.funkidslive.com/storyquest Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 feb.

OUR PLANET'S STORY: Why Earth Is Called Earth🌍📖

We may have a new name but it's still time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Quest! In Science in the News, scientists discover that Norwegian polar bears are healthier and fatter than ever, old boats are being sunk around the UK to create brand-new habitats for wildlife, and Meganne Christian from the UK Space Agency joins Dan to talk about the importance of women in science ahead of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It’s time for your questions too. One listener wants to know why cats meow, and language expert Mercedes Durham from Cardiff University explains why our planet is called Earth. Dangerous Dan is back with a strange and mysterious creature called the olm, and in Battle of the Sciences, things get rocky as Shaunna Morrison from Rutgers University makes the case for geoscience and why understanding the Earth beneath our feet really matters. Plus, in Geology Rocks: Earth’s History, join Finley on a journey through time to explore fossils, volcanoes, and how rocks helped form our planet and even our universe. What we learn about: Why cats meow How polar bears in Norway are doing and why it matters How sinking old boats can help wildlife Why women in science are so important The strange underground creature called the olm How rocks, fossils, and volcanoes reveal Earth’s history All that and more on this week’s Science Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 feb.

Living at 10 Downing Street and Tales from the British Empire with Sathnam Sanghera 🏛️🌍

Welcome to the latest episode of Book Quest! Elle McNicoll brings us Role Model a powerful and funny story about finding your voice, standing your ground, and refusing to be told who you should be, even when the world expects you to fit in.And Sathnam Sanghera takes us on a journey through Britain’s past with Journeys of Empire, exploring how the empire shaped the world around us, from everyday objects to the stories we still tell today. That's all on this week's episode of Fun Kids Book Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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With Hitler’s bombs raining down on London; an announcement on the radio suggests it’s people’s duty to put their pets to sleep. Despite assurances from his dad that everything will be OK, 11-year- old jack is worried about what will happen to his four-legged friend, Badger. Subscribe to Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-12-17

MIDWEEKLY: Why Does Our Hair Turn Grey?🧑‍🦳❓

This Week’s Big Questions! You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week… 🛗 Caroline wants to know: How do elevators work? 🌍 Astrid is wondering: If we left Earth, where would we go? 👵 Ella asks: Why does our hair turn grey? 🐦 Marley wants to know: Why can’t some birds fly? 💧 Marcus is curious: Where does water come from? And ahead of the big day, we pay Santamory a visit to learn about the science of Christmas. This week, we're learning about Santa's sleigh... He gets to every house around the world in one night - but how does he do it and how do aerodynamics help and hinder the sleigh? Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-15

MEET THE GROLAR BEAR: Half Grizzly, Half Polar! 🐻‍❄️🐻

Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the wonders of science on this week’s Science Weekly! This episode plunges us deep beneath the waves as we uncover how dolphins and other ocean animals manage to hold their breath for astonishing lengths of time. Then, we shift from sea to psychology as Battle of the Sciences takes us inside the human mind to explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours can shape our physical health. In Science in the News, Australian tropical rainforests have shocked scientists by releasing more carbon than they absorb. We’re also heading to Wales, where plans for a ground-breaking nuclear power station are underway. And Barny Reed from the RSPCA joins Dan to explain how the UK is moving toward more humane animal testing. Then it’s over to your questions! Misha wants to know how braces work, and Alison Wood from Whale and Dolphin Conservation reveals how dolphins hold their breath for so long. Dangerous Dan returns with the grolar bear, a rare hybrid of a grizzly and a polar bear. And in Battle of the Sciences, Mark McDermott champions health psychology, showing how the way we think and feel can affect our bodies. Plus, Marina Ventura dives back in with another Ocean Adventure, exploring how oceans help humans survive and thrive. This week, we learn about: – How dolphins stay underwater for so long – Why some rainforests are releasing carbon – How braces straighten teeth – What makes the grolar bear so unusual – How psychology affects your health All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-12-24

MIDWEEKLY: Why Are We Scared of Spiders? 🕷️😱

This Week’s Big Questions! You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week… 🕷️ Olivia wants to know: Why are some people scared of spiders? 🌎 Gabriel is wondering: Why did Pangea separate? ⭐ Karl asks: What’s the rarest type of star? 🍽️ Beatrice wants to know: Why do people like different foods? 💧 Marcus is curious: Where does water come from? 📄 Nyra asks: How does paper give you cuts? And ahead of the big day, we pay Santamory a visit to learn about the science of Christmas...36 hours to deliver all the presents seems like a hard job for Santa. But Santmory explains how fast he actually has to travel around the world to make sure it happens! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have a dispute with your parents, friend, or sibling that you need settled in the court of Bex? She's decided to dust off her Law Degree (that’s a thing she has!) and bring the court room to you. Maybe your parents are withholding pocket money unfairly? Maybe your sibling is blaming you for losing their favourite toy? Maybe your best friend didn’t complete their dare properly? Bex and her team of ace attorneys review each case with a fine tooth-comb to deliver verdicts that are definitely legally binding.

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Join Bex from the children's radio station Fun Kids as she meets top authors who tell her about their books and also read us chapters from them. Plus, Bex and friends recommend their favourite kids books of the month. You can listen to Bex on Fun Kids (weekdays from 4pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app, and online at funkidslive.com Plus, when you become a Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscriber, you get this show – and 30 others! – ad-free and support the work Fun Kids does in bringing you high-quality, entertaining, and safe content for your family. Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plus

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A story of love and hope, inspired by the real-life events of World War II. When Jack’s dog and best friend Badger finds her life on the line, he must act fast to save her. An act of survival becomes an adventure, as they journey across war-torn London to find the one person who can help them. But when Jack is evacuated from the city, he’s alone once more until his love for Badger drives him back home to find his beloved friend. But has he arrived too late to save her?

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Ships are a pretty clever invention… have you ever wondered how they actually work or what the very first boats were like? Sean’s exploring the history and science behind ships!

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Travel back in time to 145 million years ago and discover what life was like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth ... Dive underwater and meet the strange species living at the bottom of the sea and get up close with the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex!

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Original stories for kids and families, suitable for all ages. New episodes every week! Story Quest episodes are perfect stories for the car, bedtime stories, or as a way to unwind. Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscribers get access to over 300 stories, ad free episodes and early access to new stories too. In Spotify you'll get video episodes as well. You'll also be supporting the work Fun Kids does in bringing you high-quality, entertaining, and safe content for your family. Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plus

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Shows that unlock your children's imaginations and inspire them to think, create and play. Great podcasts for children covering science, books, activities, stories and more from the UK's children's radio station Fun Kids. Check out our weekly shows - the Fun Kids Science Weekly, Fun Kids Meets, Activity Quest, Book Worms and Story Quest - and listen back to 20 other kids audio box sets.

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ANCIENT GIANTS: Discover Earth’s Oldest Living Residents🌳🌍

Why Does Food Taste Better When We’re Hungry?😋🍔

ASTRONAUT TIM PEAKE: Life On The International Space Station 🚀 🌌

When the Giraffe Met The Dolphin

OUR PLANET'S STORY: Why Earth Is Called Earth🌍📖

Living at 10 Downing Street and Tales from the British Empire with Sathnam Sanghera 🏛️🌍

Part of The Family

MIDWEEKLY: Why Does Our Hair Turn Grey?🧑‍🦳❓

MEET THE GROLAR BEAR: Half Grizzly, Half Polar! 🐻‍❄️🐻

MIDWEEKLY: Why Are We Scared of Spiders? 🕷️😱

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Techno Mum: My dad says that you can’t put metal things like forks in the microwave. Why not?

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24 Planets Better for Life than Earth and the Fearsome Megladon!

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Real Life Devil-Snare and How Our Brains Work with Betina Ip!

Diving with SHARKS with Eloise from Deadly Mission Shark!

Techno Mum: I saw a news report about the new railway being built under London. How do they dig tunnels for trains without them collapsing?

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