The Space Programme

A story of love and hope, inspired by the real-life events of World War II. When Jack's dog and best friend Badger finds her life on the line, he must act fast to save her. An act of survival becomes an adventure, as they journey across war-torn London to find the one person who can help them. But when Jack is evacuated from the city, he's alone once more until his love for Badger drives him back home to find his beloved friend. But has he arrived too late to save her? Get episodes of Badger and The Blitz right now by following the podcast here: https://podfollow.com/1681764640  Fun Kids Podcasts+ subscribers get all episodes right now. Tap 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or head to FunKidsLive.com/plusJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey, Space Programme fans! We've got a brand new podcast to share with you and it's from the very same people that make The Space Programme.  It's called Truthdiggers and it's a brand new podcast where you decide what happens next!  In it, school friends Morgana and Alfie are looking into a notorious cold case: the mysterious disappearance of Odd Colin from their town in 1972… As Morgana and Alfie pursue their investigation they'll encounter pirates, vampires, aliens and secret agents, and interrogate them all in order to get to the truth! This is episode one. If you like it, you can find Truthdiggers wherever you're listening to this, just search ‘Truthdiggers' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of the space program, will Uncle Jason give himself up? Will Lily fix the space shuttle? And will Lune 1 make it back to earth? Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up in the skies, space shuttle Lune 1 is in serious trouble; while back on Earth, the hunt is on for the saboteur… Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s finally time for lift off in today’s episode of The Space Programme. Ready? Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Space Programme winner Jazmine has told the world’s press that she’s not going into space... has she grounded the space program for good? Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jazmine has been announced as the lucky winner of the space program… but she’s not exactly happy about it. Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the VR shuttle simulation goes from bad to worse, news breaks that Daniel and Claudia lied about the weight of the ferry cargo. It’s not looking good for the Space Programme… Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the final test this week, as Lily, Vaughn and Jazmine pilot a VR shuttle simulation, while Kyle and Maddie do a spot of detective work… Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Safely back on dry land this week, the remaining space program candidates suit up for basic astronaut training… and things don’t go to plan. Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle and Maddie are getting that sinking feeling, as they realise their ferry – which is transporting the shuttle to the island - is taking on water... Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle has realised that Maddie has given up hope of stopping the space program and run away... but can he find her? Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With all her efforts to stop the space program come to naught, Maddie takes desperate measures… Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The news of the space program's destruction of Lune’s natural habitats is everywhere – is the future of the project in doubt? Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maddie’s found the secret plans for the next stage of the space program on her parents’ computer. But while she’s trying to download them, a security guard approaches – will she be caught? Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the next round of the competition to go into space gets physical… who’s going to make it through?  Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last we heard from Kyle, he was in danger of being trampled underfoot at the protest against the space program. Will anyone come to his rescue? Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the islanders opposition to the space program grows more heated, Kyle bunks off school to join a protest at the construction site… what could possibly go wrong? Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vaughn and Lily might want to go to space, but not all of their classmates are so keen. Battle lines are drawn, in the latest episode of the space program… Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the media arrive on the island to report on the space program, the fallout from the Rice’s big announcement continues – and it turns out that not everyone is a fan of the idea… Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech entrepreneurs Daniel and Claudia Rice have announced they want to set up a space program on the Isle of Lune, and that a kid from the island will be on the maiden flight... but what do Daniel and Claudia’s own kids think? Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our new drama series The Space Programme blasts off today! It’s the last day of the school holidays, and life is about to dramatically change for the kids on the tiny Scottish island of Lune... Credits Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Space Programme is a gripping new soap opera for children, in which a tiny island in the Irish Sea is surprised to find itself the base for a new space programme. When two tech entrepreneurs announce their plan to make one of the local kids the world’s first child astronaut, nothing is ever the same again. The Space Programme blasts off on February 21st at 4.30pm UTC. Written by Eddie Robson, Produced and Directed by Simon Barnard, Sound Design by Mark Hendrick, Music by Edwin Sykes. A Bafflegab Production for Fun Kids, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Lily: Olivia Adams, Kyle: Andrew Marley, Jazmine: Ashleigh More, Vaughn: Dylan Blore, Maddie: Tiana Milne-Wilson, Stephanie/Claudia: Esme Bayley, Daniel: Mark Jeary, Michael: Robbie McIntosh, Jason: Graham Mackay-Bruce, Emma/Eve: Cat Crozier, Robbie: Andy Clark and Anne: Pauline Goldsmith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.