Alex and Sam explore Diwali, share the story of Rama’s homecoming, wonder about sparkling winter festivals, and discover why light shines so bright when it’s cold and dark.

Wisp brings you fluttery butterfly missions, the story of a giant picnic basket building, curious news from around the world, and science surprises your brain will love—all on Sunday, 12 July 2026.

Alex and Sam discover how to help butterflies, cheer for sports stars, meet young planet protectors, and talk about a truly giant basket-shaped building.

Alex and Sam explore how Diwali, Hanukkah, and other winter holidays use lamps, lanterns, and fireworks to fight back against the darkest season of the year.

Today on Wisp: butterflies need your help, discover what it takes to work at Wimbledon as a kid, meet a hero for planet Earth, and join a mission way above the clouds to help a space telescope.

Alex and Sam explore why so many people put up lights, spark fireworks, and decorate with glowing candles during winter festivals — and how these sparkly traditions connect us all.

Alex and Sam dig into why so many winter festivals — like Diwali and Hanukkah — celebrate with lights, and what humans are really doing when we push back the darkness together.

Today, Wisp covers butterfly science, a royal surprise, animal adventures, junior planet-saving heroes, and some amazing science wonders — all with something for every curious mind.

From a newly discovered tiny octopus to the Big Butterfly Count, theatrical adventures, and a dino-mite summer at the Eden Project, today’s episode is packed with surprising science, wildlife, and fun events for curious young minds.

Alex and Sam investigate why humans celebrate with light during the darkest times, exploring traditions from lanterns in India to bonfires in Sweden, and the science of what light does to our brains.