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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There are 150 episodes

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Created by: Molly Oldfield

UK 6-10 11+

Started: November 14th, 2018

Status: Active, 150 episodes

Kind: Episodic

Language: English

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Why is lava so hot? With Robin Andrews. What are fireworks made of? Why do pandas eat bamboo?
^{00:12:45 | Season: 7 | Episode: 7 | November 24th, 2023}

We’re back for the sixth episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia!

Why does an elephant’s tummy rumble? With Jonathan Balcombe. Why do we get pins and needles? How do mirrors reflect?
^{00:10:23 | Season: 7 | Episode: 6 | November 17th, 2023}

Why are bugs so little? With Erica McAlister. What are electrons made of? What is the richest place in the world?
^{12:40 | Season: 7 | Episode: 5 | September 29th, 2023}

We’re back for the fifth episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia!

Would it be possible to transfer your body onto a computer? With Lath Carlson. How do aeroplanes fly? How many eggs does an octopus lay?
^{13:24 | Season: 7 | Episode: 4 | September 22nd, 2023}

We’re back for the fourth episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia!

Why is garlic good for your heart? With Tara Lee. How do skunks get their smell out? Do seagulls and snakes sneeze?
^{12:58 | Season: 7 | Episode: 3 | September 15th, 2023}

We’re back for the third episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun OUT NOW and has moved to Bali, Indonesia!

How was ballet invented? With Dame Darcey Bussell. Why do penguins waddle? What are bones made from?
^{14:59 | Season: 7 | Episode: 2 | September 8th, 2023}

We’re back for the second episode of Season 7! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun coming out soon and moved to Bali, Indonesia!

Who invented chess? With Fun Master Mike from Chesskids. Why are piggy banks shaped like pigs? Why are penguins black and white?
^{15:03 | Season: 7 | Episode: 1 | August 31st, 2023}

We’re back! Everything Under The Sun has been nominated for Best British Podcast in the kids category, has a paperback book of Everything Under The Sun coming out soon and moved to Bali, Indonesia!

How can you store so many things in your mind? With Louise Gooding. Why is the bit in your eye around your pupil coloured? Why are tears salty?
^{10:39 | Season: 6 | Episode: 124 | May 19th, 2023}

On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answers to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

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Created by: Molly Oldfield
Started: November 14th, 2018
Status: Active, 150 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English

UK 6-10 11+

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Everything Under the Sun

There are 150 episodes

Episode One: Trailer for Everything Under The Sun

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Episodes

Why is lava so hot? With Robin Andrews. What are fireworks made of? Why do pandas eat bamboo? 00:12:45 | Season: 7 | Episode: 7 | November 24th, 2023

Why does an elephant’s tummy rumble? With Jonathan Balcombe. Why do we get pins and needles? How do mirrors reflect? 00:10:23 | Season: 7 | Episode: 6 | November 17th, 2023

Why are bugs so little? With Erica McAlister. What are electrons made of? What is the richest place in the world? 12:40 | Season: 7 | Episode: 5 | September 29th, 2023

Would it be possible to transfer your body onto a computer? With Lath Carlson. How do aeroplanes fly? How many eggs does an octopus lay? 13:24 | Season: 7 | Episode: 4 | September 22nd, 2023

Why is garlic good for your heart? With Tara Lee. How do skunks get their smell out? Do seagulls and snakes sneeze? 12:58 | Season: 7 | Episode: 3 | September 15th, 2023

How was ballet invented? With Dame Darcey Bussell. Why do penguins waddle? What are bones made from? 14:59 | Season: 7 | Episode: 2 | September 8th, 2023

Who invented chess? With Fun Master Mike from Chesskids. Why are piggy banks shaped like pigs? Why are penguins black and white? 15:03 | Season: 7 | Episode: 1 | August 31st, 2023

How can you store so many things in your mind? With Louise Gooding. Why is the bit in your eye around your pupil coloured? Why are tears salty? 10:39 | Season: 6 | Episode: 124 | May 19th, 2023