Quest for dumplings

We're going to be talking about the winners of a very important environmental award, a quest for dumplings in China and a wooden satellite sent to space. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether it's okay to have a messy bedroom. 

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…

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. 

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.

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!

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...

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. 

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.

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. 

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!