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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30. Why are Reptiles so Shy? How do some Lizards walk on Water? What are your Toes for?
^{11:24 | Season: 1 | Episode: 30 | June 21st, 2019}

Reptiles! Lizards that walk on Water! Toes! Join us today to listen to the answers to three questions, from Ralph, Lila and Julia. They would like to know why reptiles are so shy, how some lizards walk on water and what our toes are for!

29. Daddys Under The Sun! Which Animal makes the Best Daddy? Why do Chief Gorillas have Silver Hairs on their Back? Why do Men Have Nipples?
^{10:44 | Season: 1 | Episode: 29 | June 14th, 2019}

This Sunday is Father’s Day in the UK, so this week is a celebration of Daddy’s and male things! Our first question is from Tasso who would like to know which animal makes the best Daddy? Find out about a tiny monkey called a Pygmy marmoset – the smallest monkey in the world – arctic wolves, emperor penguins and perhaps the best Dads of all – seahorses! To tell us about seahorses we have marine biologist Helen Scales who has written a book about them, called Poseidon’s Steed.

28. Oceans Under The Sun! With Philip Hoare and the Natural History Museum. Why is the sea salty? Why does an octopus have three hearts? Why are orca whales black and white?
^{10:43 | Season: 1 | Episode: 28 | June 7th, 2019}

Today I have three questions about the OCEAN and creatures in it! Because June 8th is World Oceans Day, a global celebration with hundreds of events around the world celebrating the ocean, including Everything Under The Sun with this show!

Highlights Under The Sun!
^{16:00 | Season: 1 | May 31st, 2019}

Everything Under The Sun is on holiday this week (researching next week’s episode about the oceans by swimming in it!) but we recently won a bronze at the British Podcast Awards for Best Family Podcast so we thought it would be fun to share the entry we made for that awards, which has highlights from the first few months of the show! A celebration for regular listeners and a taster of all the things you can listen to from the first few months if you’re a new listener. Enjoy! I’ll be back next week answering more questions, so do send them in! Record them on an adult’s smartphone and send them to molly@everythingunderthesun.co.uk – thank you!

27. Why do Some People not have Houses and live on the street? With George the Poet. Why do Dogs Wag their Tails when they’re Happy? What Noise do Giraffes make?
^{12:58 | Season: 1 | Episode: 27 | May 24th, 2019}

Hello, Hello, Hello! We have news! Everything Under The Sun won a bronze award at the British Podcast Awards, we were so pleased to win an award after only twenty three episodes, so thank to all of you for listening, telling your friends, sending in questions and generally being amazing! You’re all wonderful, thank you.

26. Butterflies Under The Sun! Why do Caterpillars turn into Butterflies? What Happens inside Cocoons? Do Butterflies have Bones?
^{10:00 | Season: 1 | Episode: 26 | May 17th, 2019}

Butterflies! We all love seeing them flying around in spring and summer, so to celebrate their arrival this year this week’s episode is all about them. We answer three questions, from Martha & Heidi, Natty and Fynn!

25. How Many Men Were in a Roman Army? With Dan Snow. Why do Cats Purr? Why do Stars Shine in the Sky? With the Science Museum.
^{13:35 | Season: 1 | Episode: 25 | May 10th, 2019}

We have our first history question this week! Answered by top historian, Dan Snow. It comes from Ethan who would like to know how many men were in a Roman army? Dan Snow tells us the answer, which is more complicated than you’d think!

24. Do Aliens exist? How and Why Does Skin Tan? Why do Zebras have Stripes?
^{13:22 | Season: 1 | Episode: 24 | May 3rd, 2019}

Frida asks our first question which is, do aliens exist? Find out what Doug from the Science Museum thinks, where scientists think alien life might live, such as on exoplanets – planets outside of our solar system! Plus a reminder of how lucky we are to be here on a planet that gives us all we need, fresh air, water and oxygen to breathe! So let’s enjoy it and look after it. It’s bluebell season so why not find an ancient bluebell wood near you to drag your parents to!

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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

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Episodes

30. Why are Reptiles so Shy? How do some Lizards walk on Water? What are your Toes for? 11:24 | Season: 1 | Episode: 30 | June 21st, 2019

29. Daddys Under The Sun! Which Animal makes the Best Daddy? Why do Chief Gorillas have Silver Hairs on their Back? Why do Men Have Nipples? 10:44 | Season: 1 | Episode: 29 | June 14th, 2019

28. Oceans Under The Sun! With Philip Hoare and the Natural History Museum. Why is the sea salty? Why does an octopus have three hearts? Why are orca whales black and white? 10:43 | Season: 1 | Episode: 28 | June 7th, 2019

Highlights Under The Sun! 16:00 | Season: 1 | May 31st, 2019

27. Why do Some People not have Houses and live on the street? With George the Poet. Why do Dogs Wag their Tails when they’re Happy? What Noise do Giraffes make? 12:58 | Season: 1 | Episode: 27 | May 24th, 2019

26. Butterflies Under The Sun! Why do Caterpillars turn into Butterflies? What Happens inside Cocoons? Do Butterflies have Bones? 10:00 | Season: 1 | Episode: 26 | May 17th, 2019

25. How Many Men Were in a Roman Army? With Dan Snow. Why do Cats Purr? Why do Stars Shine in the Sky? With the Science Museum. 13:35 | Season: 1 | Episode: 25 | May 10th, 2019

24. Do Aliens exist? How and Why Does Skin Tan? Why do Zebras have Stripes? 13:22 | Season: 1 | Episode: 24 | May 3rd, 2019