We're going to be talking about London's new super sewer, the secrets of polar bear grease, and a disabled astronaut making history. We'll also be having a big debate about whether Heathrow Airport should be expanded.

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We're going to be talking about India's tiger population, a rebuilding project in Iraq and why poo is taking centre stage at the Jorvik Viking Festival next week.

We'll also be having a big debate about whether it's time to ditch Valentine's Day.

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We're going to be talking about the musicians who won awards at the Grammys, a hidden Van Gogh painting and disco scallops.

We'll also be having a big debate about where the children should be allowed to use AI.

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We're going to be talking about Holocaust Memorial Day, chimps who like weeing together, and author GM Linton's tips for capturing special memories.

We'll also be having a big debate about whether rugby is better than football.

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We're going to be talking about kindness, which is the Oxford Children's Word of the Year for 2024.

We'll also be finding out about the 2025 City of Culture and a woman who made a big donation to charity, plus we'll be having a big debate about mega political donations.

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This week, we learn all about the firefighters tackling wildfires in the USA, how technology is helping Emperor Penguins and a brand new theatre company in Wales!

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Today we're talking about the snowy weather across the UK a perfectly round chicken egg and a star's hiccoughs!

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It's the final podcast of the year and we're going to be doing a roundup of our favourite stories from 2024. We've also got a few messages from readers as you share your favourite stories from the year as well.

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