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Publisher |: Molly Oldfield

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Kids & Family,; Society & Culture

Categories Via RSS |: Education for Kids,; Kids & Family

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 Sun (both the book and podcast) as she answers questions sent in by children around the world with the help of experts including Neil Gaiman, Heston Blumenthal, Grayson Perry, Lauren Child, Richard Branson and Sophie Dahl to the fish curators at the Natural History Museum. If you're a kid - big or small - 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. Do check out Everything Under The Sun - a curious question for every day of the year, published by Ladybird books now!

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People |: Molly Oldfield (@mollyoldfield)
Premiere Date |: 2018-11-14
Related Hashtags |: #everythingunderthesun
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: No

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123 Available Episodes (123 Total) / Average duration: 00:14:09

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123 Available Episodes (123 Total)Average duration: 00:14:09

Apr 21, 2023

00:12:08

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-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 2023

00:17:20

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-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 03, 2023

00:13:09

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-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 31, 2022

00:09:24

This week Molly is in Thailand, collecting questions in COMO Point Yamu, Phuket, Thailand!

She has lots of questions to answer in this episode recorded at the children's club, Play by COMO including:

Where do monkeys go when it rains?

Why can't humans fly like birds?

How invented boats?

Where do we water plants?

Why are animals so shy?

Molly has collected lots and lots of questions for the Everywhere Under The Sun book she is writing and if you'd like to ask one for the new book you can! Just checking out www.mollyoldfield.com and check out the link for the new book! The first book is available in English, Spanish, German, Catalan, Dutch, Korean and in all good bookshops in the UK, the USA, Australia and New Zealand so do give yourself the gift of a copy today! www.mollyoldfield.com/everything-under-the-sun

Thanks so much for listening this year and sending in your questions! It has been a privilege to hear your questions and attempt to answer some of them, thank you for the support and to all the experts who have taken on a question this year, its been wonderful having you as part of Everything Under The Sun!

Socials: Insta: @mollyoldfieldwrites @everythingunderthesunpod

Twitter: @mollyoldfield

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Dec 24, 2022

00:13:47

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

First up we have Tara's question who was the first person to see Santa? Then we have Alessia asking How old is Santa? and finally we find out How Father Christmas met the first elves? asked by Oliver. All of these questions are answered by Neil Gaiman.

Neil is an incredible author and brilliant person who knows lots about Christmas!

One snowy Christmas in NYC Neil Gaiman dressed as Charles Dickens and read A Christmas Carol from the original performance copy Dickens made himself and read from 150 years ago, I did a talk about finding the book in the NYPL when researching my book, The Secret Museum

Here is the link to the magical evening - https://soundcloud.com/qi-official-channel/molly-oldfield-neil-gaiman-the

We also discover why red berries grow on holly, answering Hayden's question.

Enjoy the show and wishing everyone a very merry Christmas!

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-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week and Happy Christmas x

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Dec 15, 2022

00:10:09

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 Connie's question how do we make perfume? With the help of Mandy Aftel, perfumer and author. Find out more about on her website https://www.aftelier.com/

We also think about how the Earth was made, answering Kate from Manorfield School's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Beatrice's question, where does snow come from?

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-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 08, 2022

00:12:13

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 have Layla's question how were our bones made? Answered by Dame Professor Sue Black, world leading forensic anthropologist.

We also discover how long humans live for, answering Emily's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Marin's question, why do we laugh when we get tickled?

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-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 01, 2022

00:13:58

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 Rosanna's question "Why do dogs pant?" With the help of Nick Sutton, dog health expert at Crufts!

We also discover why dogs have fur, answering Aurora's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Hannah's question, "How far up a redwood tree can a cat climb?"

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-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 2022

00:11:29

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 Zoey's question how do worms make soil healthy? With the help of Sarah Langford, farmer and author.

We also think about whether wormholes exist or not, answering Clara's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Max's question, how can tardigrades, also known as water bears, survive in space?

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-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 2022

00:10:54

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 Finley's question why is the symbol for pride month a bit of a rainbow? With the help of Gareth Peter, author of 'My Daddies'!

We also discover why sunsets are not always the same colours, answering Zoe's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Charlotte's question, why diamonds shine?

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-sun

and more info is on social media

@mollyoldfieldwrites and @everythingunderthesunpod on instagram

and @mollyoldfield on twitter

Thank you! Have a lovely week!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21 | 00:12:08

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?

Mar 10 | 00:17:20

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?

Mar 03 | 00:13:09

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

Dec 31 | 00:09:24

COMO Point Yamu, Phuket x Everything Under The Sun

Dec 24 | 00:13:47

Who was the first person to see Santa? How old is Santa? How did Father Christmas meet the elves? With Neil Gaiman. Why do red berries grow on holly?

Dec 15 | 00:10:09

How do you make perfume? With Mandy Aftel. How is the Earth made? Where does snow come from?

Dec 08 | 00:12:13

How were our bones made? With Dame Professor Sue Black. How long do humans live for? Why do we laugh when we get tickled?

Dec 01 | 00:13:58

Why do dogs pant? With Crufts. Why do dogs have fur? How far up a redwood tree can a cat climb?

Nov 24 | 00:11:29

How do worms make soil healthy? With Sarah Langford. Do wormholes actually exist? How can tardigrades survive in space?

Nov 17 | 00:10:54

Why is the symbol for pride a rainbow? With Gareth Peter. Why are some sunsets not the same colours? Why do diamonds shine?

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