Molly Oldfield

Everything Under the Sun

Children are full of curiosity and questions about the world. Each Friday, join Molly Oldfield, the very first question writer (or QI Elf) on the BBC TV show QI and author of three books as she answers questions – with the help of experts from Neil Gaiman to the fish curators at the Natural History Museum – sent into the show by children around the world. If you’re a kid with questions you want answered or if you want to learn interesting facts about life on earth, this is the award winning podcast for you.

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Created by: Molly Oldfield

UK 6-10 11+

Started: November 14th, 2018

Status: Active, 160 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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46. What Would We Do if we Didn’t have a Prime Minister? With Benjamin Zephaniah. How much Plastic is in the Sea? Where Will the Polar Bears go if the Ice Caps Melt?
^{12:57 | Season: 1 | Episode: 46 | December 6th, 2019}

This week’s questions are about politics, plastic and how climate change affects polar bears. Poet Benjamin Zephaniah talks us through what it might be like to have no Prime Minister, and we find out about the plastic problem in our oceans as well as all about the perils facing polar bears.

45. Why do Leaves Fall in Autumn? How do Birds make their Nests? How was Football Invented?
^{18:18 | Season: 1 | Episode: 45 | November 29th, 2019}

Everything Under the Sun is back! This week we’re answering questions about autumn leaves, birds nests and football!

44. Babies Under The Sun! How are Identical Twins Made? with Dr. Chris van Tulleken. How do Babies Learn to Talk? with Charles Fernyhough. Why do the Feathers of Baby Penguins Change when they get Older?
^{14:14 | Season: 1 | Episode: 44 | September 27th, 2019}

Today is the 44th episode of Everything Under the Sun, a weekly podcast answering all the most pressing questions children around the world have about life on earth.

43. Why do we Make Art? With Oliver Jeffers. What is the Biggest Painting in the World? Why do Butterflies have Patterns on their Wings?
^{12:26 | Season: 1 | Episode: 43 | September 20th, 2019}

Art Under The Sun!

42. How does Yoga help you Relax? How do Springs on a Trampoline help you Bounce so High? Why do Roller Coasters make your Tummy Tickle?
^{10:39 | Season: 1 | Episode: 42 | September 13th, 2019}

How does Yoga help you Relax?How do Springs on a Trampoline help you Bounce so High? Why do Roller Coasters make your Tummy Tickle?

41. Where do Fruits come from? Why are Chillies so Spicy and Hot and what is the Hottest Chilli Called? Do Nectarines have Nectar in them?
^{10:32 | Season: 1 | Episode: 41 | September 6th, 2019}

Today we’re talking about FRUIT! Our first fruity question comes from Tessa, she would like to know, where do fruits come from?

40. Trees Under The Sun! How Many Trees are there in the World? Why are Trees Important? How many Trees grow in the Amazon Rainforest?
^{12:40 | Season: 1 | Episode: 40 | August 30th, 2019}

39. Firsts Under The Sun! Who was the First Artist? With artist Rob Ryan. What was the First Sport? What was the First Musical Instrument?
^{11:40 | Season: 1 | Episode: 39 | August 23rd, 2019}

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Created by: Molly Oldfield
Started: November 14th, 2018
Status: Active, 160 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

UK 6-10 11+

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Everything Under the Sun

There are 160 episodes

Episode One: Trailer for Everything Under The Sun

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Episodes

46. What Would We Do if we Didn’t have a Prime Minister? With Benjamin Zephaniah. How much Plastic is in the Sea? Where Will the Polar Bears go if the Ice Caps Melt? 12:57 | Season: 1 | Episode: 46 | December 6th, 2019

45. Why do Leaves Fall in Autumn? How do Birds make their Nests? How was Football Invented? 18:18 | Season: 1 | Episode: 45 | November 29th, 2019

44. Babies Under The Sun! How are Identical Twins Made? with Dr. Chris van Tulleken. How do Babies Learn to Talk? with Charles Fernyhough. Why do the Feathers of Baby Penguins Change when they get Older? 14:14 | Season: 1 | Episode: 44 | September 27th, 2019

43. Why do we Make Art? With Oliver Jeffers. What is the Biggest Painting in the World? Why do Butterflies have Patterns on their Wings? 12:26 | Season: 1 | Episode: 43 | September 20th, 2019

42. How does Yoga help you Relax? How do Springs on a Trampoline help you Bounce so High? Why do Roller Coasters make your Tummy Tickle? 10:39 | Season: 1 | Episode: 42 | September 13th, 2019

41. Where do Fruits come from? Why are Chillies so Spicy and Hot and what is the Hottest Chilli Called? Do Nectarines have Nectar in them? 10:32 | Season: 1 | Episode: 41 | September 6th, 2019

40. Trees Under The Sun! How Many Trees are there in the World? Why are Trees Important? How many Trees grow in the Amazon Rainforest? 12:40 | Season: 1 | Episode: 40 | August 30th, 2019

39. Firsts Under The Sun! Who was the First Artist? With artist Rob Ryan. What was the First Sport? What was the First Musical Instrument? 11:40 | Season: 1 | Episode: 39 | August 23rd, 2019