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Everything Under The Sun

A weekly podcast answering all the questions children have about life on earth.

Children are full of curiosity and questions about the world. Each Friday, join Molly Oldfield, write of the weekly kids quiz in the Guardian each Saturday, the original QI elf and author and host of Everything Under The
Latest EpisodeFriday, May 19, 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?

Season 6, Ep. 124
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!First up we tackle Christopher's question "How can we store so many things in our mind? Will we ever run out of space" With the help of very special guest expert Louise Gooding!We also discuss Meadow's question "Why is the bit in your eye around your pupil coloured?". Finally, we find out the answer to Ziggy's question, "Why are tears salty?"Enjoy the show!Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sunand more info is on social media@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagramand @mollyoldfield on twitterThank you! Have a lovely week!
Friday, May 19, 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?

Season 6, Ep. 124
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!First up we tackle Christopher's question "How can we store so many things in our mind? Will we ever run out of space" With the help of very special guest expert Louise Gooding!We also discuss Meadow's question "Why is the bit in your eye around your pupil coloured?". Finally, we find out the answer to Ziggy's question, "Why are tears salty?"Enjoy the show!Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sunand more info is on social media@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagramand @mollyoldfield on twitterThank you! Have a lovely week!
Friday, May 12, 2023

Why does our hair go static when we're jumping on the trampoline? With Fran Scott. How does electricity get into the clouds and make thunder? Why do sun and rain make rainbows?

Season 6, Ep. 123
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!First up we tackle Enzo's question "Why does our hair go static when we're jumping on the trampoline?" With the help of very special guest expert Fran Scott!We also discuss Mira's question "How does electricity get into the clouds and make thunder". Finally, we find out the answer to Mishka's question, "Why does sun and rain make rainbows?"Enjoy the show!Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sunand more info is on social media@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagramand @mollyoldfield on twitterThank you! Have a lovely week!
Friday, May 5, 2023

Can people mind read? With Derren Brown. Have you ever lost a best friend? How many humans are in the world?

Season 6, Ep. 122
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!First up we tackle Maya's question "Can people mind read?" With the help of very special guest expert Derren Brown! We also discuss Fabiolla's question "have you ever lost a best friend? If so how did you feel?". Finally, we find out the answer to Keir's question, "How many humans are in the world?" Enjoy the show!Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sunand more info is on social media@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagramand @mollyoldfield on twitterThank you! Have a lovely week!
Friday, April 28, 2023

How do astronauts get on the space station (and what happens if they're really tall)? With Nicole Stott. How high up are clouds? Why do clouds move?

Season 6, Ep. 121
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!First up we tackle Jessica's question "How do astronauts get on the space station (and what happens if they're really tall)?" With the help of astronaut Nicole Stott!We also answer Rufus's question "how high up are the clouds?". Finally, we find out the answer to Angus's question, "Why do clouds move?"Enjoy the show!Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sunand more info is on social media@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagramand @mollyoldfield on twitterThank you! Have a lovely week!
Friday, April 21, 2023

Why do we think it's funny when people trip and fall down? With Tweedy the Clown. Why can't horses throw up? Why are clownfish stripy?

Season 6, Ep. 120
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!First up we tackle Christopher's question "Why do we think it's funny when people trip and fall down (if they don't hurt themselves)?" With the help of Tweedy the Clown from Gifford's Circus!We also answer Emmeline's question "Why can't horses throw up?". Finally, we find out the answer to Alex's question, "Why are clownfish stripy?"Enjoy the show!Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sunand more info is on social media@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagramand @mollyoldfield on twitterThank you! Have a lovely week!
Friday, March 10, 2023

What is the healthiest food in the world? With Tim Spector. How was the first yoghurt made? What does the 'C' stand for in Vitamin C?

Season 6, Ep. 119
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!First up we tackle Mathilda's question "What is the healthiest food in the world?" With the help of nutritional expert and best-selling author, Tim Spector!We also answer Akshat's question "How was the first yoghurt made?". Finally, we find out the answer to Anuradha's question, "What does the 'C' stand for in Vitamin C?"Enjoy the show!Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sunand more info is on social media@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagramand @mollyoldfield on twitterThank you! Have a lovely week!
Friday, March 3, 2023

Who created superheroes? With Paul Levitz. Why does the British passport have a unicorn on it? Why do bulls have horns?

Season 6, Ep. 118
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!First up we tackle Maya's question "Who created superheroes?" With the help of Paul Levitz, comic book writer and superhero expert!We also answer Bella's question "Why does the British passport have a unicorn on it?". Finally, we find out the answer to Leila's question, "Why do bulls have horns?"Enjoy the show!Do check out Molly's book filled with 366 of your wonderful questions, one for every day of the year. You can find out about it here:www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sunand more info is on social media@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagramand @mollyoldfield on twitterThank you! Have a lovely week!
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