The Space Programme

Latest Episodes:

"Don't let them open the gates!" Aug 25, 2023

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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?

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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.

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"Who put this fence here?" Aug 18, 2023

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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…

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"This whole island's a conservation area" Aug 11, 2023

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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…

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"What's this about a competition?" Aug 04, 2023

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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?

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"Did you mess that up on purpose?" May 29, 2020

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As the VR shuttle simulation goes from bad to worse, news breaks that Daniel and Claudia lied about the weight of the ferry cargo. It’s not looking good for the Space Programme…

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"You're cleared for take-off" May 22, 2020

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It’s the final test this week, as Lily, Vaughn and Jazmine pilot a VR shuttle simulation, while Kyle and Maddie do a spot of detective work…

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"The human body wasn't meant to go into space" May 15, 2020

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Safely back on dry land this week, the remaining space program candidates suit up for basic astronaut training… and things don’t go to plan.

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"This is going to be dangerous" May 08, 2020

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Kyle and Maddie are getting that sinking feeling, as they realise their ferry – which is transporting the shuttle to the island - is taking on water...

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"We're sinking, aren't we?" May 01, 2020

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Kyle has realised that Maddie has given up hope of stopping the space program and run away... but can he find her?

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"Wait, is that a helicopter?" Feb 21, 2020

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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...

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