The Space Programme

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The Space Programme
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Follow for free episodes every week. Subscribe to get the whole series. A small Scottish island is shocked to find itself home to a brand new space program. When two tech entrepreneurs announce their plan to make one of the local kids the world’s first child astronaut, nothing is ever the same again. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Upgrade to Fun Kids Podcasts+ to unlock all episodes, listen ad-free, and support Fun Kids! Get a 30 day free trial – tap 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plus

  1. "Wait, is that a helicopter?"

    EPISODE 1

    "Wait, is that a helicopter?"

    Our new drama series The Space Programme blasts off today! It’s the last day of the school holidays, and life is about to dramatically change for the kids on the tiny Scottish island of Lune... Follow for free episodes every week. Subscribe to get the whole series.  Upgrade to Fun Kids Podcasts+ to unlock all episodes, listen ad-free, and support Fun Kids! Get a 30 day free trial – tap 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plus Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith.   Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  2. "What's this about a competition?"

    EPISODE 2

    "What's this about a competition?"

    Tech entrepreneurs Daniel and Claudia Rice have announced they want to set up a space program on the Isle of Lune, and that a kid from the island will be on the maiden flight... but what do Daniel and Claudia’s own kids think? Follow for free episodes every week. Subscribe to get the whole series.  Upgrade to Fun Kids Podcasts+ to unlock all episodes, listen ad-free, and support Fun Kids! Get a 30 day free trial – tap 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plus Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith.   Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  3. "This whole island's a conservation area"

    EPISODE 3

    "This whole island's a conservation area"

    As the media arrive on the island to report on the space program, the fallout from the Rice’s big announcement continues – and it turns out that not everyone is a fan of the idea… Follow for free episodes every week. Subscribe to get the whole series.  Upgrade to Fun Kids Podcasts+ to unlock all episodes, listen ad-free, and support Fun Kids! Get a 30 day free trial – tap 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plus Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith.   Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  4. "Who put this fence here?"

    EPISODE 4

    "Who put this fence here?"

    Vaughn and Lily might want to go to space, but not all of their classmates are so keen. Battle lines are drawn, in the latest episode of the space program… Follow for free episodes every week. Subscribe to get the whole series.  Upgrade to Fun Kids Podcasts+ to unlock all episodes, listen ad-free, and support Fun Kids! Get a 30 day free trial – tap 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plus Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith.   Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  5. "Don't let them open the gates!"

    EPISODE 5

    "Don't let them open the gates!"

    As the islanders opposition to the space program grows more heated, Kyle bunks off school to join a protest at the construction site… what could possibly go wrong? Follow for free episodes every week. Subscribe to get the whole series.  Upgrade to Fun Kids Podcasts+ to unlock all episodes, listen ad-free, and support Fun Kids! Get a 30 day free trial – tap 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plus Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  6. "Going through to the next round are..."

    EPISODE 6

    "Going through to the next round are..."

    The last we heard from Kyle, he was in danger of being trampled underfoot at the protest against the space program. Will anyone come to his rescue? Follow for free episodes every week. Subscribe to get the whole series.  Upgrade to Fun Kids Podcasts+ to unlock all episodes, listen ad-free, and support Fun Kids! Get a 30 day free trial – tap 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plus Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith.   Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  7. "...I think someone's coming"

    EPISODE 7

    "...I think someone's coming"

    This week, the next round of the competition to go into space gets physical… who’s going to make it through?  Follow for free episodes every week. Subscribe to get the whole series.  Upgrade to Fun Kids Podcasts+ to unlock all episodes, listen ad-free, and support Fun Kids! Get a 30 day free trial – tap 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plus Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith.   Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  8. "This could turn the whole island against this project"

    EPISODE 8

    "This could turn the whole island against this project"

    Maddie’s found the secret plans for the next stage of the space program on her parents’ computer. But while she’s trying to download them, a security guard approaches – will she be caught? Follow for free episodes every week. Subscribe to get the whole series.  Upgrade to Fun Kids Podcasts+ to unlock all episodes, listen ad-free, and support Fun Kids! Get a 30 day free trial – tap 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plus Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith.   Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
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Follow for free episodes every week. Subscribe to get the whole series. A small Scottish island is shocked to find itself home to a brand new space program. When two tech entrepreneurs announce their plan to make one of the local kids the world’s first child astronaut, nothing is ever the same again. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Upgrade to Fun Kids Podcasts+ to unlock all episodes, listen ad-free, and support Fun Kids! Get a 30 day free trial – tap 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plus

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  • Channel
    Fun Kids
  • Creator
    Fun Kids
  • Episodes
    20
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Children's Radio UK Ltd
  • Show Website
    The Space Programme
  • Provider
    Childrens Radio UK

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