FYI S2 Episode 13
This week on FYI, we watch an inclusive triathlon and talk to TIME’s 2024 Kid of the Year.
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FYI S2 Episode 12
This week on FYI, we take a look at identifying fake news and meet talented teenagers representing ParalymicsGB.
FYI S2 Episode 11
This week on FYI, we meet a young campaigner who wants to clean up our rivers, we check out a new Taylor Swift exhibition, and a teenage magician with his very own show.
FYI S2 Episode 10
This week on FYI we meet young Olympic running hopeful Phoebe Gill, and head to a pan disability cricket event.
FYI S2 Episode 9
This week on FYI we meet young Olympic running hopeful Phoebe Gill, and head to a pan disability cricket event.
FYI S2 Episode 8
This week we have an Olympics Special edition of FYI from Paris.
FYI S2 Episode 7
This week on FYI, we meet a young Team GB gymnast, a small-town cheerleading squad, and learn about a hedgehog saving operation.
FYI S2 Episode 6
This week on FYI, we hear about favourite players from the Euros, and Steve Carell talks Despicable Me 4.
FYI S2 Episode 5
This week on FYI, we find out more about the new PM, catch up with kids in motorsports, and meet viral footy star Leo.
FYI S2 Episode 4
This week on FYI, Scarlett meets some of the thousands of pupils who have been voting in a huge mock election.
As well as the FYI: Weekly News Show, you can now check out the FYI short clips (under 5 minutes) for up-to-date news throughout the week. Great for quick news updates and bite-sized learning.
Are you worried about returning to school? (01:58)
If you are worried about going back to school, we have some top tips.
S2 E13: Fake News or Fact (00:34)
Did a postbox in Northumberland get taped up because snails were eating the mail?
Nine-year-old’s epic swim for octopuses (03:09)
Nine-year-old Lily has taken on a gruelling 2k swim off the coast of Portugal to raise awareness of octopus farming.
Giant inclusive triathlon (03:00)
Thousands attend an inclusive triathlon event for competitors of all abilities.
The teenage inventor helping to beat cancer (03:06)
Teenager Heman Bekele has created a soap that could one day treat skin cancer.
OMG! Sheep shearing world record (00:27)
Una Cameron has set a new sheep shearing world record!
OMG! Top cat competition (00:36)
The finalists have been announced for the annual National Cat Awards.
S2 E12: Fake News or Fact (00:41)
Fake News or Fact: Is a school in London replacing teachers with AI in some lessons?
How fake news fuelled the riots
FYI examine how fake news fuelled rioting and racism in the UK this summer.
Meet Britain’s youngest Paralympian (02:42)
At 13, Iona Winnifrith is the youngest member of ParalympicsGB – tipped for a medal in Paris.
Want to know more about how vaccines work, what causes climate change or discover the future of space travel? Watch our FYI series of top-end explainers, to tackle complex issues and news stories for children.
How fake news fuelled the riots
FYI examine how fake news fuelled rioting and racism in the UK this summer.
How does a general election work?
Scarlett finds out how a general election helps us to choose who should run our country.
What is green energy?
FYI presenter Maya explores different kinds of energy that are less damaging to the planet than fossil fuels.
What if I’m no good at exams?
Jeriah gets some top tips on what to do if you don’t get the grades you were hoping for.
How do we talk to deaf people?
Dhruvi, who is Deaf, explains how British Sign Language helps her to talk to her friends.
Are we running out of water?
As our climate changes, Scarlett investigates if we could soon run out of drinking water.
Why is fast fashion bad for the planet?
FYI presenter Maya asks if we should be concerned about the impact of cheap clothing on the environment? Is it possible to still look great without it damaging the planet?
What is tax?
Jeriah investigates how the Government pays for things like schools and hospitals.
How do we predict the weather?
Jeriah asks how we know what the weather’s going to be like from one day to the next.
Why is Remembrance important?
Maya asks former Royal Marine JJ Chalmers why we’re asked to wear poppies every November.
Investigates is a series of short in-depth FYI documentaries, on topics such as gaming addiction, disability, vaping, and children who live in violent cities.
FYI Investigates: Disability and Me
In this FYI Investigates, Thomas and Maya examine what life is like for disabled children growing up in Britain.
Spread the kindness
Britain's Got Talent star Eva Abley teaches us about what it means to have a disability and how it's ok to be different.
FYI Investigates: Addicted to Gaming
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FYI Investigates: Kids Who Vape
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FYI Investigates: Children of War
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FYI Investigates: Escape From Ukraine
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FYI Investigates: Kids with long COVID
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FYI Investigates – Knife Crime
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Vaccine trials begin for children
A COVID-19 vaccine trial began this week with children. FYI viewers put their questions to Dr Grace Li, part of the Oxford University AstraZeneca vaccine team.
Brazil: Children Caught In The Crossfire
Braydon meets the children who are caught in the crossfire in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most dangerous places to live in the world.
Learn about how the climate crisis is impacting different people, animals and nature around the world – as well as what we can do to address climate change.
Save Our Wildlife
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Save Our Wildlife – Atlantic Walrus
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Save Our Wildlife – Bees
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Save Our Wildlife – Green Sea Turtle
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Save Our Wildlife – African Elephant
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Save Our Wildlife – Monarch Butterfly
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Save Our Wildlife – Royal Bengal Tiger
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Six Ways To Save Our Planet Trailer
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Six Ways To Save Our Planet
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Lila, USA: COP27
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Kidversation is a series of peer-to-peer short films based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, brought to you by FYI. The young presenters meet the children who are fighting for their child rights around the world.
Kidversation trailer
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Bana: The peace campaigner
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Vitoria: My battle to do ballet
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Ibraheem and Talia: Both sides of the wall
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Crystal: Caring for my family
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We can beat the bullies!
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Keedron Bryant: I just wanna live
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Asha, Fayeth and Felix: Food banks
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Children have the right to protest about the climate crisis
Article 15 of the The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child says: “Children can join or set up groups or organisations, and they can meet with others, as long as this does not harm other people.”
Children have the right to be heard
Article 12 of the The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child says: “Every child has the right to express their views, feeling and wishes.”
Films dedicated to mental health and wellbeing, investigating ways to deal with the pressures of life.
Boys talk about body image
Boys feel the pressure of body image issues in the same way as girls. The only problem is that boys are less likely to talk about it.
SPEAKING UP
Former girl band popstar, Frankie Bridge, joins Dr Alex and teenager Tilly to discuss why it's important to speak up if you're feeling down.
BEING ACTIVE
Dr Alex joins FYI presenter Tilly to look at the benefits of exercise on your physical and mental wellbeing. Plus, there's a message from the one and only Joe Wicks MBE.
SLEEPING
Dr Alex joins Braydon, 12, to find out how sleep affects your mood. What is good quality sleep and why can sleeping be difficult?
EATING WELL
Dr Alex and young FYI presenter Xavier investigate how eating well improves your mental health, as well as your physical health. Plus, they have some tips for healthy snacks.
REDUCING SCREEN TIME
Dr Alex and teenager Xavier discover why cutting down on screen time, particularly before bedtime, calms your mind. Plus, there's a special appearance with wise words from children's laureate, Cressida Cowell MBE, author of the How To Train Your Dragon books.
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