The Week Junior Show

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Astrobot and a GIANT Easter Egg! Apr 18, 2025

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This week we're talking all about AstroBot's big victory at the video game BAFTAS, a bronze age face and a giant easter egg! All this and many more Easter treats in this week's episode of The Week Junior Show!

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What are tariffs? Apr 11, 2025

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We're going to be talking about Trump's tariffs, Saturn's moons and the 2035 Women's World Cup.

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Myanmar quake and solar eclipses Apr 04, 2025

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We're going to be talking about how the world has come together to help people in Myanmar after an earthquake, a solar eclipse that could be seen across the UK, and a very special cat.

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Lab-grown meat and the World Athletics Indoor Championships Mar 28, 2025

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We're going to be talking about the brand new TV show, a sea survey that's revealed some new creatures and some brilliant victories at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. We'll also be having a big debate about eating lab-grown meat. Now, there's a story in the magazine this week about a new GCSE in natural history that's going to be launched.

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Astronauts return to Earth and the Special Olympics World Winter Games Mar 21, 2025

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We're going to be talking about the Special Olympics World Winter Games, two astronauts who are back home after nine months in space, and an amazing victory for Newcastle United. We'll also be having a big debate about whether peaceful protesters should go to jail.

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Are poems better than stories? Mar 14, 2025

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We're going to be talking about the world's biggest iceberg, finding out how a man's blood saved millions of lives, and having a big debate on whether poems are better than stories.

We'll also be hearing an interview with 12-year-old Week Junior reader Lyra, who recently raised more than £1,700 for cat's protection.

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International Women's Day and support for Ukraine Mar 07, 2025

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In this week's episode, we're going to be talking about the European leaders promising support to Ukraine, sharing some tips to help nesting birds, and having a big debate on whether councils should collect bins less often.

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Ancient pharaoh discovered and remembering Benjamin Zephaniah Feb 28, 2025

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We're going to be talking about the discovery of an ancient pharaoh's tomb, how hens have been helping boost olive farms in Cyprus, and a forest that's been planted to remember Benjamin Zephaniah.

We'll also be having a big debate about whether books should have happy endings.

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Super sewers and expanding Heathrow Feb 21, 2025

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We're going to be talking about London's new super sewer, the secrets of polar bear grease, and a disabled astronaut making history. We'll also be having a big debate about whether Heathrow Airport should be expanded.

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India's tiger population and ditching Valentine's Day Feb 14, 2025

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We're going to be talking about India's tiger population, a rebuilding project in Iraq and why poo is taking centre stage at the Jorvik Viking Festival next week.

We'll also be having a big debate about whether it's time to ditch Valentine's Day.

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