Best Cbbc Podcasts (2025)

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Tracy Beaker Series 3 1:43:40

3h ago1:43:40

1:43:40

Three down! Two to go!!! We are finally over half way through our diligent (sporadic) coverage of TSOTB. We said it about season 2 and we're saying it again now - this show gets better and more emotional with every season. There is much to discuss here including SEVEN new regular characters so strap in for as comprehensive a discussion as two hours…

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Paddington and Politics [TEASER] 9:10

5d ago9:10

9:10

Here is a little excerpt from our Patreon episode on Paddington - a deeper discussion of some of the topics we touched on in the main feed. Link down below to subscribe for full bonus episodes! ... We separated this conversation from the main feed episode as we love Paddington very much and wanted our regular episode to be a celebration of him (plu…

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(not) the LAST time we speak 10:00

7d ago10:00

10:00

(not) the LAST time we speakBy Lee Connelly

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Paddington 1:29:50

12d ago1:29:50

1:29:50

"Please look after this bear. Thank you." This week we're doing the other small posh bear with a sweet sticky substance addiction. The original 70s show is our main focus with some Hanna Barbera and movie shaped detours along the way. Be prepared to hear at least one of us cry. (On another note, during the time of recording, we didn't yet know we w…

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The Hoobs 1:16:54

26d ago1:16:54

1:16:54

The Motorettes are singing! WE KEEP THE ENGINE SPINNING! This week we're covering another show that uses objects as episode titles - it's FINALLY time for The Hoobs. We'll be exploring the complex drama of the Hoobs' home/van/shared living space; the layered drama of their inter-planetary working environments, and the intense drama of their inter-s…

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I need your HELP 20:00

28d ago20:00

20:00

The School tour is about to begin and I need your HELP + New to the podcast? this explains all! plus got a pot of soil returned from school with your child? Find out more here! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might…

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Sooty - The Cadell Years 1:16:57

1M ago1:16:57

1:16:57

Following on from last week's Sooty - The Corbett Years, this week we are continuing to explore the turbulent yet magical history of the UK's longest-running kids TV show. Stefon voice: This episode has everything! Boy magicians, theme-parks, expensive IP purchases, the destruction of VHS tapes, extensive audition prep, meddling producers, vanishin…

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THE gardening skill EVERY child should learn? 20:00

1M ago20:00

20:00

What’s the one gardening skill every child should learn?How is the School tour kept sustainable? How do you keep your energy up across a busy week of travel? Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our…

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What INSPIRED the School Gardening Tour? 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

In a brand new series this month Lee explores the School Gardening Tour he is doing later in the month and answers teachers question on what to expect. Olive and parenting question will be back in June Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave y…

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Understanding where FOOD COMES FROM 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

This week David wants his children to understand where food comes from and what are the easiest fruits or vegetables to grow with them? Plus Olive joins us to answer your children’s questions, and Lee answers your parenting questions too! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or sp…

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Sooty - The Corbett Years 1:22:51

2M ago1:22:51

1:22:51

We're doing a two parter on one of the biggest names in British children's telly - Sooty! This is one of the most highly requested shows we've had, and we wanted to do it properly. Therefore, the Cadell years will be hitting your ears in two short weeks. Seriously, you guys seem to LOVE this little bear. And after an intensive week of research (wat…

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Hey Duggee Non-Binary UK News Media Trashfire [TEASER] 13:44

2M ago13:44

13:44

Content warning: discussion of anti-trans campaigners, homophobia, suicide, sexual assault You may have seen that there has been some discussion in the press about Hey Duggee using the word "they" to refer to a cartoon raccoon. We are here to talk about why on God's green Earth this has made the national news. We are starting this clip right in the…

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How to LEAD YOUR TEAM to gardening SUCCESS 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

This week Lee is asked how can you convince my school leadership team that gardening is worth investing in? Plus Olive joins us to answer your children’s questions, and Lee answers your parenting questions too! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour…

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Adding MORE gardening to FOREST SCHOOL 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

This week we talk about whether gardening can be added to Forest School and what are the benefits of forest school? Plus Olive joins us to answer your children’s questions, and Lee answers your parenting questions too! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a n…

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Story Makers 1:47:39

2M ago1:47:39

1:47:39

Imagine... imagine... imagine a STORYYYYYY! This week we're visiting a magical room with portals to different worlds; the children's section of a public library! We're joined by a cast of hippie magicians and two of the funniest puppets to have ever graced our screens. Together we'll venture through multiple looking glasses into increasingly psyche…

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FREE ways to get started 20:00

3M ago20:00

20:00

This week on the Skinny Jean Gardener Podcast, we tackle a key question from educators: What are the most cost-effective ways to start a school garden? 💰🌱 Gardening in schools doesn’t have to break the budget, and in this episode, I share practical, low-cost strategies to get students growing without hefty price tags. From free resources and commun…

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Prank Patrol and The Life and Times of Barney Harwood 1:52:00

3M ago1:52:00

1:52:00

"What happened to Barney Harwood?" Oooooh BOY do we have some news for you! Also in this episode, we're discussing the public humiliation and emotional manipulation a film crew wrought upon nine-year-olds in 2006. Other topics include Beatrix Potter, the inherent evil of family vloggers, and all the men Meg knows. The interview we referenced (thank…

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School Garden OVER SUMMER - Is it possible? 20:00

3M ago20:00

20:00

"Our students love growing things, but we struggle to keep the garden going over the summer holidays. Any solutions?” Asks Mrs Taylor from Kent Plus Olive joins us to answer your children’s questions, and Lee answers your parenting questions too! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your social…

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How to create a SENSORY GARDEN 20:00

3M ago20:00

20:00

"My son has sensory sensitivities. Are there any plants or gardening activities that might be particularly engaging for him?" asks Tom from Edinburgh Plus Olive joins us to answer your children’s questions, and Lee answers your parenting questions too! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your …

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Recess 2:01:15

3M ago2:01:15

2:01:15

Ooooh! Scandalous! It's a rare LAURA episode which means we're hopping over the pond to the Disney channel. You can expect tangents involving dogs, snakes, wasps, and hamsters. Apologies for the delayed upload and thanks for sticking with us! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTV Email us at [email protected] Instagram - http://bit.ly/th0ts…

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Influencing Schools to get Gardening 20:00

4M ago20:00

20:00

This week on the podcast, Chay asks an important question: "How can parents encourage schools to start gardening?" We’ll dive into practical ways parents can inspire teachers and school leaders to bring gardening into the curriculum, highlighting the benefits of outdoor learning for children’s wellbeing, education, and connection to nature. We’ll a…

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Swap screen time for gardening? 20:00

4M ago20:00

20:00

This week Sophie from London asks: "Lee, your book on getting kids into gardening was a game-changer for me! But my daughter is glued to her tablet. How can I encourage her to swap screen time for gardening?" Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! …

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Special | The Ghost Hunter - Part 1 - with guest Look Into My Eyes 1:24:10

4M ago1:24:10

1:24:10

Alroight guv'na! We are joined this week by Jonathan of the Look Into My Eyes podcast to discuss the landmark CBBC drama Ghost Hunter! We actually had to read books for this one so you'd better enjoy it. (We did!) If you like moving pictures, this episode can also be watched on our YouTube. It was delightful having Jonathan here, and you can listen…

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Small Spaced Family Gardening 20:00

4M ago20:00

20:00

This Week on the Podcast! 🎙️🌿 James asks a great question—can you truly turn a small balcony into a thriving family gardening space? We explore how to make the most of a compact area while still incorporating the three pillars of gardening: growing, caring for wildlife, and saving water. Whether you have a tiny outdoor space or just a few pots, we’…

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Gardening Tips for School Reception Classes 20:00

4M ago20:00

20:00

🎧 This Week on the Podcast: Gardening Tips for School Reception Classes! 🌱🏫 On this week’s episode of the Skinny Jean Gardener Podcast, Lee is diving into some essential gardening tips for Reception classes! 🌿✨ Getting little ones involved in gardening at school can be a game-changer—not just for their learning but for their confidence, creativity,…

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Arthur 1:48:06

4M ago1:48:06

1:48:06

What a wonderful kind of day! The Thots are back after a LENGTHY break, and we're kicking off season 5 with everyone's favourite aardvark. Arthur was truly the background radiation of our childhoods, it launched a thousand memes, and EVERYONE remembers where they were when the Gay Rat Wedding dropped. Have you ever been so hungry during a recording…

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Keeping Kids Interested in Gardening! 20:00

5M ago20:00

20:00

🌱 Keeping Kids Interested in Gardening! 🌱 This week, Lee is back answering more of your gardening questions! One that comes up time and time again is: "My child loves gardening at first but loses interest so quickly—how can I keep them engaged?" It’s a great question, and one many parents and teachers face. The key? Make gardening FUN, fast-paced, …

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Beyond the Season ft. Adam Kirkland 20:00

5M ago20:00

20:00

This week on the Skinny Jean Gardener podcast, Adam Kirkland asks about growing something with children in the garden that lasts beyond this season. Olive answers a question about the best cucumbers to grow in school, and we dive into a question that has parents questioning their approach to studying. Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the lov…

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Christmas is back! ft. Alex Ottley 20:00

5M ago20:00

20:00

This week on the Skinny Jean Gardener podcast, we’re diving into some festive fun as Christmas makes its way back onto the agenda! We’re exploring how to get prepped for the holiday season, even if you’re working with small spaces. Joining me this week is the brilliant Alex Ottley from Alex’s Garden Life, who asks the big question: What can we grow…

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Plant Blindness in children ft. Michael Perry 20:00

5M ago20:00

20:00

This week Michael Perry asks about plant blindness in children and how we can show how plants are part of our day to day life Olives answering questions about giant vegetables and how can we get children involved in community projects? Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or sprea…

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School inspiration from Show Gardens? ft. Wayne Perrey 25:00

6M ago25:00

25:00

My good friend Wayne Perrey asks about Can schools get inspiration from show gardens? Olives back for the new year answering children's gardening questions and we end with talking careers. Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, a…

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How to get children gardening in the cold? ft. Jenny Snowden-Howarth 25:00

6M ago25:00

25:00

This week going us on the show is Jen from life_on_the_lot who asks how to get her 8 year old out in the allotment while its so cold outside. Olive returns answering your gardening questions form children and another parenting top tip is coming at ya! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your s…

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Teenage encouragement in the garden ft. Kerry Tomlinson 40:00

6M ago40:00

40:00

This week Kerry of @lottie_thyme joins us to ask how she can continue to get her teenage sons out to the allotment Olive is back with a with a question of colour changing leaves and I answer a question on chores for children PLUS a very special old school ending to the show that you will not want to miss!!! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing t…

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Winnie the Pooh 1:51:32

6M ago1:51:32

1:51:32

Tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff... The final episode of season 4 is upon us, and as is tradition, we have left it right until the last minute to cover the one you actually voted for. In this episode, we cover the life and times of A.A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin, the Pooh books, the Pooh films, the history of the ownership of the…

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Thots TV Wrapped 23:51

6M ago23:51

23:51

SURPRISE SURPRISE! You THOUGHT you weren't getting an episode until the later date of Friday 20th but Elsie had some free tie on her hands and now you've got a two-episode week. This is our first annual Thot Award Show in which we self-indulgently give each other arbitrary awards based on podcast contribution, friendship, and (as usual, unfortunate…

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What's the most interesting plant for kids? ft. Leigh Johnstone 20:00

6M ago20:00

20:00

This week the Beardy gardener himself (the other Leigh) asks about interesting plants to garner children's attention! Olive returns after a week away and I answer a parenting question that I'm sure many others think about a lot! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the w…

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How to fund gardening at School? ft. Stuart Jackson 21:00

6M ago21:00

21:00

This week the legendary teacher Stuart Jackson leave a question on how to fun a school garden AND how to make a school and child friendly fertiliser. Plus this weeks question on parenting brings Lee's own experience of childhood and being parent into the answer. What do you think? Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing …

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Sorry, I've Got No Head 1:49:03

6M ago1:49:03

1:49:03

"Maybe my BEES can help!" It's Horrible Histories' weird cousin - Sorry, I've Got No Head! This episode is a run-down of (some of) our favourite moments from this glorious sketch comedy which, in the words of its producer, is "too funny for children". After a highly intellectual analysis of Enid Blyton in our previous episode, we are allowing ourse…

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Gardening for SEN ft Marc @Gardeneriddler 20:00

7M ago20:00

20:00

This week we look at gardening for SEN children and schools, how can we do more? Olive talks tomatoes, and playgroup.. when's the best time to put our children through it? Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag…

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How can we promote careers? ft. Rob Woodhouse 26:00

7M ago26:00

26:00

As a second generation landscaper Rob Woodhouse of Green_fingerz asks how do we get more children and parents thinking of a career in this industry. Olive discusses talking trees?! and why some plants grow slower than others, and we end on a question on homework! Your homework? Go review this podcast! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the lov…

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The Famous Five (Part 2) 48:24

7M ago48:24

48:24

Aaaand we're back for part two! If you listen to things in the correct order, you'll have already heard us discussing the life of Enid Blyton, the genius of actor Jack Gleeson, the plot of the first book and its adaptation, and how we feel about it (we feel good about it). Now we've got all that out the way, we can tackle big questions such as, "ho…

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The Famous Five (Part 1) 1:18:14

7M ago1:18:14

1:18:14

Crack open the ginger beer and cucumber sandwiches! This week is all about George, Julian, Anne, Dick, and Timmy. The 2023 Famous Five adaptation has got all the GB News watching public up in arms due to its Wokeness. We're here to offer some perspective - the new Famous Five is GOOD and we LIKE it. In part 1, we discuss the life of Enid Blyton, th…

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Gardening for all seasons ft. Jonny Hincks 20:00

7M ago20:00

20:00

This week Jonny asks, how can we get children gardening in all seasons + what are the mental Health benefits of gardening with children? Plus Bee's are up for discussion with Olive this week! Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review…

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Jamie Oliver asks "How can we get the government to move on this?" 20:00

7M ago20:00

20:00

This weeks question comes from the one and only Jamie Oliver as he asks about integrating gardening and cooking into the curriculum! As always, thank you Jamie for your question and support! Also Olive and I speak about worms and can the balance of outdoor activities and screen time really work? Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Giv…

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Teletubbies 1:54:31

7M ago1:54:31

1:54:31

EH OH! After alluding to it in many other episodes, Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa Laa and Po are FINALLY getting almost two hours (sorry) to themselves. Maybe the most globally well-known of Ragdoll Productions' productions, this show is the King of all under-5s entertainment. We really hope that we have done justice to this ground-breaking piece of medi…

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Should you let children take over the garden? ft. Richard Suggett 20:00

8M ago20:00

20:00

This week Richard Suggett of The Veg grower Podcast asks about whether being an uncle he should give more space for his nieces? Mia, 6 from Manchester asks "How much water should I give my plants?" in which Olive answers and Linda asks this weeks parenting question of "What’s the best way to handle sibling rivalry between my 4 and 6-year-olds?" Enj…

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Live: Halloween Special 56:46

8M ago56:46

56:46

Our first ever live recorded episode, courtesy of the Cheerful Earful comedy podcast festival! In this very special episode, we each take a piece of media that scared us as children and unleash it on a live audience. This was SUCH a fun day, and we are so incredibly grateful to everyone who came out to see us! This was something of an experiment, a…

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Natures Craft Box ft. Kate Turner 20:00

8M ago20:00

20:00

In this episode, we delve into the exciting intersection of nature, creativity, and parenting! We kick things off with a thought-provoking question from Kate Turner of The Underground Podcast, who asks about using nature for crafts. We explore a variety of creative projects that involve natural materials, inspiring listeners to engage their childre…

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Courage the Cowardly Dog 1:44:22

8M ago1:44:22

1:44:22

Stupid dawg! We've decided to continue our spooky October episodes with a childhood trauma machine from across the pond. That's right, it's Cartoon Network time again! And because Meg and Elsie were brought up as Freeview purists, we have graciously allowed Laura to lead this episode. We won't lie to you - Courage the Cowardly Dog was straight up t…

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Continuing to engage children in gardening ft. Steph Haydon 20:00

8M ago20:00

20:00

In this episode, we tackle some fantastic questions from both parents and kids around engaging children in gardening and handling common parenting challenges. Steph from Home Grown with the Haydens asks a critical question: How do we keep children engaged in gardening and get them away from screens? We explore creative ways to make gardening fun an…

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