Nepal flood aid and a castle on rollers

Nepal flood aid and a castle on rollers

Author: Fun Kids September 4, 2026 Duration: 29:15

Flash floods hit communities along the border between Nepal and Tibet on 26 August after a glacier collapsed high in the mountains, and Bex, Eve and Joe talk through the rescue effort and the aid arriving from around the world, including a £5 million package from the UK and 68 tonnes of supplies from India. There’s also the 360-tonne castle tower in Hirosaki, Japan, hauled back to its original position by 1,800 volunteers pulling on ropes and rollers, a giant hairball loose in New York for Real or Rubbish, Barnsley Youth Choir as heroes of the week after being crowned double world champions in Sweden, and a big debate on whether humans will ever find alien life. Plus the Bayeux Tapestry going on display in London, Catherine Rundell’s The Neverfear as Book of the Week, and your chance to win a copy.

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Ever wondered what happens when the curious minds behind a brilliant children's magazine get together for a chat? That's exactly the feeling you get with The Week Junior Show, a lively podcast from Fun Kids. It’s like being invited into the editorial room where the week's most interesting stories for young people are brought to life. Each episode, Bex is joined by different members of The Week Junior team, offering a genuine glimpse into how they choose and think about the news. They don't just report the facts; they dive into friendly debates on the big questions, share their personal favourite articles from the latest issue, and tackle that all-important segment, 'Real or Rubbish?', where they investigate whether a surprising report is credible or just a myth. This isn't a lecture; it's a conversation designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking in its audience. The tone is engaging and respectful, treating young listeners as the intelligent, capable thinkers they are. Tuning into this podcast is a fantastic way for families to connect over current events, or for any curious kid (or adult!) to understand the stories shaping their world in a fun, digestible format. It turns the week's headlines into a shared adventure.
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