The Week Junior Show Greenland and no social media for under-16s
Feb 6, 2026
They explore Greenland’s geography, wildlife and why countries are eyeing its strategic importance. A lively debate asks whether under-16s should be restricted from social media, weighing harm and platform responsibility. Stories include a Viking torch festival, a quirky 50-year snowball tale, and listeners’ feel-good songs and creative projects.
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Shetland's Viking Fire Festival
- Uphelia R in Lerwick features Viking dress-ups and a flaming longship to mark the end of Yule.
- Eve says torchbearers parade, visit schools and then set a replica Viking longship on fire at the festival.
Mass Potato Giveaway In Germany
- A German farm gave away about 4 million kilograms of surplus potatoes to avoid waste.
- Jo reports Berlin groups, schools and even the zoo received spuds during the free giveaway.
The 50-Year Frozen Snowball
- A US family kept a snowball in a jar for 50 years as a curiosity, not an entire snowman.
- The Real or Rubbish segment reveals the frozen object was a snowball stored in an old peanut butter jar.
