May 1945 - The Blitz Kids celebrate the end of war in Europe, with parties and celebrations across the country. Some things are changing fast, but other things will take time to put right. “My dear ...

Dan is going on tour! Prepare to be Wowed as the hugely popular Fun Kids Science Weekly podcast visits a theatre near you on its first UK tour! Fun Kids’ very own Dan brings the weirdest and coolest ...

Earth Day is Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 and we’re celebrating all week on Fun Kids! Since 1970, the day has been a moment for millions of people around the world to come together in support of planet ...

Sir Sidney McSprocket takes a trip in the Victory Vault to find his parrot Polly, and discovers the ball point pen and ...

Smoke is made up of tiny particles – that’s just another word for “bits”. And that’s the reason why smoke can leave a smell on clothes or make you cough if you breathe it in, because the particles get ...

We’re always shouting about the latest and greatest events on Fun Kids, the UK’s children’s radio station. If you’ve got an event coming up that you’d like to share with us, let us know below. Your ...

September 1939 - War is declared and the Blitz Kids watch as their neighbourhood changes. On 3rd September 1939, the Prime Minister – Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, made the following ...

September 1939 - The Blitz Kids find themselves part of Operation Pied Piper and are being evacuated to different parts of the UK. Where are they going… and when will they return? “Across Britain, ...

The Blitz Kids are still attending school, although there’s quite a few changes… and don’t forget your gas mask! “Our young lads and lasses are doing their bit for the war effort. Scouts and Guides ...

Sir Sidney McSprocket takes a trip in the Victory Vault to find his parrot Polly, and discovers how radar technology led to the invention of microwave ovens, helping us heat and eat lots of tasty ...

Heard a word you're not sure of? Uncover the meaning below... The words we use to describe things can change over time – and sometimes, for example, when there’s a war, new expressions and “slang” can ...

The Blitz Kids are finding it harder to get everyday things that they want – not just food but fuel and clothes, and they’re having to spend more and more time in queues with their ration books.