Podcasts by Fun Kids Book Worms

Adam Hills Rockstar Detective and Swashbuckling Reading! from 2022-02-09T07:00

Comedian and author Adam Hills chats about his new book Rockstar Detectives, a mystery that even Bex can't solve... can you? We hear about Chris Ridells reimagining of Alice in Wonderland and we ha...

David Tennant, Elle McNicholl and an Amazing Space Rap! from 2022-01-26T06:00

We have some very special guests in this weeks Book Worms Podcast! David Tennant reads an excerpt of Terry Pratchetts The Carpet People. Author of Like A Charm Elle McNicoll joins Bex to chat about...

An Out Of This World Book Worms Special! from 2022-01-12T06:00

We have some very special guests in this weeks Book Worms Podcast all based around space to mark the launch of Mission Transmission! Author of The Girl with Space in her Heart Lara Williamson joins...

The Book Worms Christmas Special! from 2021-12-15T06:00

We have some very festive guests in this weeks Book Worms Podcast Christmas Special, QI Elves Anne Miller and Emily Jupitus answer some of the strangest questions from their new book Funny You Shou...

Former Childrens Laureate Lauren Child and Diary of a Wimpy Kid Author Jeff Kinney! from 2021-12-01T06:00

We have some very special guests in this weeks Book Worms Podcast, Former Childrens Laureate Lauren Child joins us to chat about her new book Think Like an Elf! Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of ...

Sophie Dahl and the Worst Sleepover EVER! And Booker Prize Winner Ben Okri! from 2021-11-17T06:00

In this weeks Book Worms Podcast, Sophie Dahl joins us to chat about her new book The Worst Sleepover Ever, and joins Bex in curating the best sleepover they can! Ben Okri, winner of the Booker Pri...

Big Bookworms Spooktacular! from 2021-10-20T05:00

We hear from Bec Hill and her new book in the Horror Heights series - The Slime! Emma Carroll chats about her new book the Week at Worlds end, and we have a not so spooky reading from Dermot O Lear...

Author Legend Jacqueline Wilson, Jack Meggitt-Phillips and the Rebel Girls! from 2021-10-06T05:00

We hear from Jack Meggitt-Phillips' interview and reading from our Book Worms live event at the Underbelly Festival in August. Bex speaks to legend Jacqueline Wilson about her new book, The Primros...

Jenny McLachlan, Jim Beckett, and How YOU can create your own story! from 2021-09-22T05:00

We look back at our time with Jenny McLachlan and Jim Beckett during the Book Worms Live event at the Underbelly Festival in London. We hear about their new books and how we can create our own stor...

Steven Lenton, Alex Milway and A Very Hungry Moose! from 2021-09-08T06:00

Take a peek into the Book Worms live event from the Underbelly Festival on this weeks Book Worms podcast with illustrator and author Steven Lenton and author Alex Milway with a musical surprise for...

Lemony Snickett, Rob Biddulph and JM Joseph! from 2021-08-25T05:00

What makes Lemony Snicketts mind tick? Hear about his new book, Poison for Breakfast, as well as some of the hidden illustrations to look out for in Rob Biddulphs new book, Peanut Jones and the Ill...

A Secret World, Birdwatching and Pants on Fire! from 2021-08-11T05:00

J M Joseph author of Pants on Fire chats about his new book, we hear all about Birdwatching from M G Leonard's new book Twitch and we have an EXCLUSIVE reading from Jack Ryders new book, Jack's Sec...

Jack Ryder, Jen Carney and Elle McNicholl! from 2021-07-28T05:00

Eastenders star Jack Ryder joins Bex to chat about his new book, Jacks Secret World, we have Elle McNicholls quickfire round and a hilarious reading from Jen Carney! See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Victoria Hislop, Nat Luurtsema and Sally Gardner! from 2021-07-14T05:00

Find out which book got Bex tearing up this week, Victoria Hislop joins us all the way from Greece, and Nat Luurtsema and Sally Gardner read chapters of Opie Jones and The TINDIMS in this weeks Boo...

Nick Sharratt, Sydney Smith and Maz Evans! from 2021-06-30T05:00

The amazing author and illustrator Nick Sharratt joins Bex on this Book Worms episode as well as winner of the Carnegie medal Sydney Smith and we hear a reading from previous book of the month winn...

Amazing Lists with Andrew Pettie and Green Poetry from Martin Kiszko! from 2021-06-16T05:00

Author of King Frank and the Knights of the Eco Quest Martin Kiszko joins Bex in this weeks Book Worms with an exciting competition, Andrew Pettie chats about some AMAZING lists that will blow your...

Ben Bailey Smith, Clare Weze and Clare Balding! from 2021-06-02T05:00

Ben Bailey Smith tells us more about his new book 'Something I Said', Clare Weze chats about the magic around her new book 'The Lightning Catcher' and we get a reading from Clare Baldings inspirati...

Dragon Realm Authors Kevin and Katie Tsang, Ben Garrod and L.D Lapinski! from 2021-05-19T05:00

Scientist and broadcaster Ben Garrod, Strangeworlds Travel Agency author L.D Lapinski gives us a reading from her new book and Dragon Realm authors Kevin and Katie Tsang join Bex this week in the B...

David Tennant, Patience Agbabi and Luke&Sean from the Breakfast Show from 2021-05-05T05:00

Sean from the Breakfast Show is joined not by Robot but by his co-author Luke to chat about their new book Jamie McFlair and the Boyband Generator, as well as a reading of Terry Pratchetts The Carp...

Clare Balding, Jen Carney and Ben Miller! from 2021-04-21T05:00

Clare Balding tells us more about her new book, we get a reading from Jen Carney and we catch up with Ben Miller! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Griffiths, Author of 130 Storey Treehouse and Jess Kidd! from 2021-04-07T05:00

This week on Book Club, Andy Griffiths, Author of the 130 Storey Treehouse chats to Bex about all the nonsense that goes on in his book, and we get an exclusive reading from Jess Kidd on her new bo...

Michelle Obama and Danny Wallace from 2021-03-24T06:00

Danny Wallace talks about his new book 'The Day the Screens Wet Blank' and Michelle Obama reads her new version of her book 'Becoming'. Michelle Obama reading from her bestselling memoir BECOMING. ...

The Ickabog and MC Grammar! from 2021-03-10T06:00

We have a exclusive reading of Chapter 1 of the Ickabog, taken from the audiobook edition of The Ickabog, produced by Audible Studios, as well as an interview with The World Book Day Song rapper MC...

Maz Evans and Nat Luurtsema! from 2021-02-24T06:00

Author of our Book of the Month, Maz Evans joins us to talk about her book V.I Spy, and we have Nat Luurtsema to chat about her hilarious book Opie Jones talks to Animals! See omnystudio.com/liste...

Sally Gardner, plus Rakhshan Rizwan and Yusuf! from 2021-02-10T06:00

We have the author of THE TINDIMS as well as Rakhshan Rizwan and Yusuf, the mum and son team who wrote the Poetry Book my Sneezes are Perfect! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sally Gardner, plus Rakhshan Rizwan and Yusuf! from 2021-02-10T06:00

We have the author of THE TINDIMS as well as Rakhshan Rizwan and Yusuf, the mum and son team who wrote the Poetry Book my Sneezes are Perfect!

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Sally Gardner, plus Rakhshan Rizwan and Yusuf! from 2021-02-10T06:00

We have the author of THE TINDIMS as well as Rakhshan Rizwan and Yusuf, the mum and son team who wrote the Poetry Book my Sneezes are Perfect! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Copeland and Radzi Chinyanganya from 2021-01-27T06:00

This week on Book Worms Bex chats to Sam Copeland, Author of 'Uma and the Answer to Absolutely Everything' and Radzi Chinyanganya, author of 'Move Like a Lion' as well as giving us her book of t...

Vick Hope and Lucy Strange from 2021-01-13T06:00

This week on Book Worms, Bex is joined by Vick Hope author of 'Shout Out!' and Lucy Strange author if 'The Ghost of Gosswater' to talk about their books! Bex also gives us her Book of the Month ...

Book Club Best of 2020 from 2020-12-19T06:00

Join Bex as we look back at the Best Book Club interviews and readings of 2020!

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Dave Rudden, Author of 'The Wintertime Paradox: Festive Stories from the World of Doctor Who' from 2020-12-05T06:00

On this weeks Book Club Bex speaks to Dave Rudden, author of 'The Wintertime Paradox: Festive Stories from the World of Doctor Who' to talk all about his new book, all things Dr Who and his favo...

Konnie Huq, Author of 'Fearless Fairy Tales', Speaks to Bex on Book Club! from 2020-11-21T06:00

Konnie Huq chats to Bex in this episode of Book Club about her new book 'Fearless Fairy Tales' as well as giving us an insight into her favourite childhood book!

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Steven Butler, Author of the 'Nothing to See Here Hotel Series' from 2020-11-07T06:00

This week on Book Club we are joined by Steven Butler, author of the 'Nothing to See Here Hotel Series'!

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Ruth Doyle, Author of 'Songs for our Sons' on Book Club from 2020-10-24T05:00

Ruth Doyle speaks to Bex and Anna Louise about her new book 'Songs for Our Sons'

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Ben Miller, Author of 'The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale' from 2020-10-10T05:00

In this Book Club episode Bex speaks to actor, comedian and author Ben Miller about his new book, 'The Day I Fell into a Fairytale!'.

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Eve McDonnell, Author of 'Elsetime' from 2020-09-26T05:00

Bex chats with Eve McDonnell, author of 'Elsetime' about the new book, crows and the Great Flood of London!

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Trailer: The Adventures of Captain Bobo, now in Story Quest from 2020-09-24T15:00

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Loris Owen, Author of 'The Ten Riddles of Eartha Quicksmith' from 2020-09-14T13:01:37

Bex chats with Loris Owen, Author of 'The Ten Riddles of Eartha Quicksmith', plus we hear a reading and find out her favourite childhood book!

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Sophy Henn - Author of Pizazz from 2020-09-05T05:00

This week Bex speaks to Sophie Henn, author of Pizazz! 

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Robin Stevens, Author of the 'Murder Most Unladylike' Series from 2020-08-22T05:00

Bex chats to author of The Murder Most Unladylike Series, Robin Stevens about her stories and her favourite childhood book, as well as an exclusive reading!

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Anna Fargher, Author Of 'Umbrella Mouse To The Rescue' from 2020-08-08T05:00

Bex chats to author of 'Umbrella Mouse To The Rescue' Anna Fargher about her new book, her favourite childhood book, and we hear an exclusive reading!

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Alex English, Author of 'Sky Pirates' from 2020-07-25T05:00

Bex is joined by author of 'Sky Pirates', Alex English! We hear about her book, about her favourite childhood book, and a reading.

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Maria Kuzniar, Author of 'The Ship Of Shadows' from 2020-07-11T05:00

Bex is joined by author of the brand new 'The Ship of Shadows', Maria Kuzniar! Bex hears insight into the book, as well as about Maria's favourite childhood book (you'll have to listen to find o...

Sophie Kirtley from 2020-07-04T05:00

Bex speaks to author Sophie Kirtley about her brand new book 'The Wild Way Home'. Plus, an exclusive reading and Sophie's favourite childhood book.

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Elle McNicoll, Author Of 'A Kind Of Spark' from 2020-06-13T05:00

Elle McNicoll is a debut author! Bex chats to her about her brand new book ('A Kind Of Spark'), plus we hear a reading and find out Elle's favourite childhood book!

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Derek Landy, Author of the 'Skulduggery Pleasant' Series from 2020-05-16T05:00

Derek Landy joins Bex on the Fun Kids Book Club Podcast to chat about the brand new book in the series! Plus, a reading from the original book and Derek's favourite childhood book!

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Jenny Pearson Chats To Bex On The Book Club Podcast! from 2020-05-02T05:00

On this episode, Bex is joined by debut author, Jenny Pearson. Bex hears all about 'The Miraculous Journey Of Freddie Yates', Jenny's favourite childhood book, and we hear a special reading.

Judith Eagle on the Fun Kids Book Club from 2020-03-21T06:00

Judith Eagle joined Bex to chat about her brand new book 'The Pear Affair', plus to share her favourite childhood book (and a cheeky reading!)

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Serena Patel&Michael Rosen from 2020-03-07T06:00

Welcome back to the Fun Kids Book Club 2020! In this episode, Bex chats to author Serena Patel about her brand new book 'Anisha Accidental Detective', plus she hears an exclusive reading and dis...

BONUS: The Space Programme from 2020-02-21T16:30

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Hear the Book Club for Kids podcast from USA! from 2020-01-18T06:00

The Fun Kids Book Club podcast is taking a little break. We're going to be chatting to authors in a brand new way soon and we can't wait to invite you to listen. In the meantime, here's one of our...

The Best of the Book Club 2019! from 2019-12-25T01:00

We're rounding off 2019 and saying Merry Christmas with this jam-packed episode of the Fun Kids Book Club taking us through some of the very best bits from the podcast in 2019.  We have Greg James...

Julian Clary, John Foley and Tom Fletcher! from 2019-12-14T00:00

In this episode of the Fun Kids Book Club Podcast, we’re chatting to Julian Clary all about his Christmas Cracker book, John Foley pops into the studio to chat about his 'Bear in the Fifth Floor Fl...

Ben Miller, Jeff Kinney, David Walliams and Julian Clary! from 2019-11-30T00:00

In this episode of the Fun Kids Book Club Podcast, we’re chatting to author Ben Miller about his brand new book and funnyman Julian Clary reads from The Bolds’! Plus 3 new books for your bookshelf ...

Eoin Colfer, Laura Ellen Anderson and Kaye Umansky! from 2019-11-16T06:00

In this week's episode of the Fun Kids Book Club, Authors Eoin Colfer, Kaye Umansky and Laura Ellen Anderson chat to Bex about their new books, plus we're hearing from the runners up from the Wildv...

Harry Hill and Andy Stanton! from 2019-11-02T06:00

It's another brand new episode of the Fun Kids Book Club! In this episode, Andy Stanton is back! This time talking all about his new book Paninis of Pompeii, Harry Hill comes in to chat all about t...

Sophy Henn, Jeff Kinney and Jamie Littler! from 2019-10-18T23:00

It's a brand new episode of the Fun Kids Book Club! In this episode, we hear from brand new author Jamie Littler and he also reads us some of his book, Frostheart! We’re also sharing some of our fa...

Dermot O'Leary and Michael Rosen from 2019-09-28T11:00

It's a brand new episode of the Fun Kids Book Club Podcast! In this episode, we hear Conor speaking to Michael Rosen about the funniest children's books and Bex chats to Dermot O'Leary about his b...

Sam Copeland, Kate Wiseman and Julian Clary from 2019-09-13T23:00

It's a brand new episode of the Fun Kids Book Club Podcast! In this episode, Bex is speaking to Sam Copeland, author of the Charlie Turns Into a T-Rex, and Kate Wiseman, who pens the Gangster Scho...

Robin Stevens and Carlie Sorosiak from 2019-08-31T05:00

In this episode, Robin Stevens is letting us know all about her brand new book in the 'Murder Most Unladylike' series - 'Top Marks For Murder'. Carlie Sorosiak is in the studio for the first time,...

Konnie Huq and John Dougherty from 2019-08-17T05:00

In this episode, Konnie Huq is telling us all about her brand new book, Cookie and The Most Annoying Boy in The World. John Dougherty also spills the beans on his latest story, chatting to Bex all...

Jo Simmons and Matt Haig from 2019-08-04T11:00

Bex is back and is telling us about her favourite books and authors ever!  In this episode, we hear from the author of 'My Parents cancelled by birthday', Jo Simmons!There’s also an exclusive inte...

Matt Haig and Cressida Cowell from 2019-07-20T11:00

Bex is back and is telling us about her favourite books and authors ever!  In this episode, we hear from the new Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell.Cressida’s the author of How to Train Your Drag...

A.M Howell, David Solomons&Christopher Edge from 2019-07-06T05:00

In this episode, we hear from authors David Solomons, Christopher Edge and Ann Marie Howell about their new books. David Solomons is the author of My Cousin is a Time Traveller and My Toaster is T...

Ed Clarkle, Abi Elphinstone&Derek Landy from 2019-06-07T23:00

Every month, Bex tells us about her favourite books and authors ever! It all happens in the Fun Kids Book Club podcast. June’s episode is out right now!In this month’s episode, Ed Clarke is chatti...

John Boyne, Danny Wallace and Football School! from 2019-05-03T09:11:52

Every month, Bex tells us about her favourite books and authors in the Fun Kids Book Club podcast. Here's May's episode and it's packed with interviews, exclusive readings, and more.In this episod...

Greg James and Chris Smith, Abi Elphinstone and Steven Butler! from 2019-03-30T12:00

Here's a brand new episode of the Fun Kids Book Club podcast! In it, Greg James and Chris Smith chat about their latest book, Kid Normal and The Shadow Machine.Steven Butler also pops up. He's cha...

Harriet Muncaster, Alex Milway and Sam Copeland from 2019-02-27T12:00

In the February edition of The Book Club Podcast, author of 'Charlie changes into a chicken', Sam Copeland pops into the studio, Harriet Muncaster comes in to chat to Bex all about the brand new bo...

Celia Rees, Amber Lee Dodd and Hilary Mackay from 2019-01-29T00:01

In the first Book Club of 2019, Amber Lee Dodd joins Bex to chat all about her new book 'Lightning chase me home', the winner of the Costa Children's Book Award, Hilary Mackay, talks about her book...

Ben Miller, Danny Wallace and Steven Butler from 2018-12-22T00:00

Merry Christmas! We have 5 especially festive books to read over the holidays, plus Steven Butler is in talking about the latest in the Dog Diaries series, Danny Wallace is back to chat to Bex abo...

Matt Haig, Jacqueline Wilson and David Solomons from 2018-12-07T00:00

Jacqueline Wilson joins us in the Book Club to chat all about her book 'My Mum Tracy Beaker'. Also in the club is David Solomons, who has written a book all about the brand new Doctor Who! And fina...

Book Club Halloween Special! from 2018-10-31T18:10

It's Halloween!  We have 5 spooky pics to read on this Hallows eve, plus Laura Ellen Anderson is in talking about Amelia Fang, Olivia Lomenech Gill and Jim Kay, Illustrators of Harry Potter and th...

Vashti Harrison, Robin Stevens and Cornelia Funke! from 2018-10-27T11:00

It's time for an October book club!  Cornelia Funke chats to Dan all about her new book 'The Glass of Lead and Gold', Robin Stevens pops into the studio to tell Bex all about what Hazel and Daisy ...

Emma Shevah, Kate Wiseman and TWO readings! from 2018-09-14T23:00

Two author interviews and two author readings to sink your teeth into this month! First up, it's Emma Shevah, chatting all about her fab new book 'What Lexie Did' and her greek-cypriot family, then...

David Solomons, Adrian Edmondson and Matt Brown! from 2018-08-11T11:00

This month's Book Club is the perfect companion for the summer holidays.  David Solomons joins Bex to chat his book 'My arch enemy is a brain in a jar',  then it's Adrian Edmondson talking about h...

Dr Janina Ramirez, Nicki Thornton and Steven Butler from 2018-07-26T23:00

This month's Book Club is another stonker!  Dr Janina Ramirez comes into the studio to chat to Bex all about her book "Riddle of the Runes" and her fascination with all things Viking. Then Nicki T...

Julian Clary, Christopher Edge and Sophie Anderson from 2018-05-04T23:00

This month's Book Club is another stonker!  Christopher Edge comes in to chat to Bex about his book 'The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day', and his fascination with science. Then Julian Clary and Davi...

Danny Wallace, Helena Duggan and Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli from 2018-04-09T11:00

This month's Book Club is jam packed with book goodness! First up, Helena Duggan, chatting all about her brilliant book 'A Place called Perfect', and what inspired her vision for the story. Then El...

The Fun Kids Gaming Show: Terrible voice actors and Detective Pikachu! from 2018-04-05T13:05:22

On the Fun Kids Gaming Show this week, N60 Sean is checking out the new Detective Pikachu game for 3DS, and Pikachu has an interesting voice... Inspired by Pikachu's voice, we're counting down the...

Christian O'Connell, MG Leonard and Katherine Woodfine from 2018-03-01T07:00

Three fab authors join Bex in the Book Club this month! First up, it's Christian O'Connell, chatting all about making radio when he was young and how Grandad is getting involved in the second of th...

Lissa Evans and Katherine Rundell from 2018-01-27T00:00

The Costa Book Awards winner, Katherine Rundell chats to Bex all about her book The Explorer this week in the Book Club. Lissa Evans author of Wed Wabbit, also chats to Bex about her book and about...

Matt Haig, Nadiya Hussain and Olaf Falafel from 2017-12-17T00:00

On this Christmas special episode of the Fun Kids Book Club, we have three brilliant authors chatting about their christmassy books!  Nadiya also gives us a reading of a poem from her book, and Im...

Ali-A and Richard Graham from 2017-10-31T18:00

On this Halloween episode of the Fun Kids Book Club Sean chats to YouTube star Ali-A about his new book Ali-A Adventures: Game On, and Dan is joined in the studio by Richard Graham, author and illu...

Tom Fletcher and Matt Edmondson from 2017-10-15T23:00

Three authors in the Fun Kids studio on this episode of the Book Club. First up, Frankie catches up with author, magician and radio star Matt Edmondson about his brand new interactive book 'The Gre...

Cressida Cowell, Andy Riley and Simon&Santa Montefiore from 2017-10-03T23:01

Four amazing authors pop in for your latest installment of The Fun Kids Book Club. Kicking us off, legend Cressida Cowell chats to Bex all about her brand new series The Wizards of Once, author, fa...

Harry Hill, Jon Burgerman and Scarlett Thomas from 2017-09-20T23:00

Not one, not two... but three incredible authors join us this episode! Comedian Harry Hill pops in to chat about his book Matt Millz, doodle expert Jon Burgerman talks to us about Rhyme Crime, and ...

Jaqueline Wilson, Robin Stevens and a Minecraft reading from Max Brooks! from 2017-08-31T16:34:36

It's an epic episode where we're joined by two of the biggest authors around - Robin Stevens, the creator of the Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries series, and the legendary Dame Jacqueline Wilson of...

Greg James&Chris Smith plus Jim Smith and our Book Club holiday picks! from 2017-07-28T17:03:48

In the first edition of the Fun Kids Book Club, we hear what happened when Dan met Greg James and Chris Smith to chat about their book 'Kid Normal', Bex meets Jim Smith, author of 'Future Rat Boy 2...