Everything Under The Sun

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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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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 Enzo's question why are insects good for the planet? Answered by Gavin Broad, curator of the insect collection at the Natural History Museum in London

We also discover why bees have yellow and black stripes, answering Xavier's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Astrid's question, why is baby poo yellow?

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!

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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 Bea's question how can we understand hieroglyphics? With the help of Ilona Regulski, Egyptologist and curator of Egyptian Written Culture at the British Museum!

We also discover who wrote the first dictionary, answering Mateo's question. Finally, we find out the answer to Ted's question, why do pens dry out?

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!

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In this Halloween themed episode, we answer questions about jellyfish with Juli Berwald, jellyfish and coral expert and lover! She has a new book out called Life on the Rocks which is all about the urgent fight to save coral!

After that, we find out why black cats and the number 13 are unlucky... spooky. Finally, we answer whether spiders can be born with fewer than 8 legs.

Find out more about Juli at juliberwald.com

Enjoy the show and happy Halloween!

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!

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On this award winning show with Molly Oldfield discover the answer to three questions sent into Everything Under The Sun by children around the world!

First up we tackle Beniga's question how many emotions do we have? With the help of Julia Samuel, psychotherapist, author, podcaster and emotions expert!

We also think about if snails can go upside down? asked by Toby, and then we find out the answer to Jess's question about why camels have lumps on their backs?

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!

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