Gwen Gets To Work

Summer holiday special! Who is dreaming of oceans, swimming pools, fish and floats right now? The Oceanographer opened up the magical world of sea life for Gwen and her classmates, in an episode that is fascinating for all ages. Learn some amazing facts about the biggest fish, the deepest ocean and the most beautiful coral whilst getting some pro-tips on how to become an ocean adventurer yourself....

It's a good thing that chefs are used to working under pressure, because this Chef stepped in to save our bacon and record her episode several weeks early! Gwen finds out all about how Lucy got into food, cooking and working on TV. We also get to meet Gwen's new personal assistant robot, Treacle! The chef also shared with us a really simple pasta recipe that you can try at home: 400g fin...

Do you know your notes? Join in with the game as we test the Jazz Pianist on his musical ability and find out from him what it means to be a professional musician. We also get to listen to the Jazz Pianist's top three jazz piano tracks of all time, which is very inspiring. Here they are in case you would like to look them up: Someone to Watch Over Me by Brad Mehldau Take Five by The Dave Brub...

What exactly is a mountain? Gwen and the mountaineer talk all things mountainous: how you measure the height of a peak; what you have to wear so you don't lose your bits; and what foods keep you going on a hard climb. Gwen entertains Kam with some gems from her joke book, and gets some good advice about how to follow her dream of becoming an adventurer. You can see pictures of Kam's moun...

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Bzzzzzz! Is there such a thing as a King Bee? And why are those honey bees hanging off each other in a long chain?! Gwen got to work on one of the hottest days of the year, interviewing a Beekeeper about what she does all day at work. Check out the video of Gwen's Beekeeping adventure on YouTube . You can see for yourself, take a look at the hives, spot the Queen Bee pottering about and layin...

Gwen plays a game of Guess the God with Ben the Classics Fellow. In this episode we will learn why we should care what people a very, very long time ago thought about how we ought to organise the world. Ben and Gwen talk about the Ancient World and philosophy, with a bit of Ghost Busters and cooking along the way. Tune in to find out what the Classics Fellow's actual job is and what qualities...

Father's Day Special! Gwen talks to her Dad about his job working as a manager in a shop, and what he wanted to be when he was growing up. Gwen's Dad teaches her that sometimes, knowing what you definitely don't want to do, and running away from that, can lead you towards the thing that you end up loving! Visit our website for past episodes and to find out what's coming soon: h...

Can you imagine what it must feel like to see yourself on TV? Or what it would be like to act on stage in front of hundreds of people and, horror of horrors, forget your lines or get the giggles? In this episode we will learn what an Actor in both Theatre and TV really gets up to at work, and what happened when someone in the audience did a "pop-off" during a performance Midsummer Night&...

Does this Fighter have to be angry with the people she fights? Does she have any medals? And how did she end up doing such a wild job?! In this episode we will learn what an MMA Fighter and Personal Trainer really does, and what she thinks of Gwen's emoji pineapple. You can find out more about Sophie and her work on her Personal Training website , or by visiting her instagram @slisabeth_ We w...

A V ery I mportant G uest in this week's episode! Her Excellency, Paula-Mae Weekes, is the 6th and current President of Trinidad and Tobago and the country's first female Head of State since Trinidad and Tobago gained its independence from Great Britain in 1962. It was a dream to get the chance to speak to her, as you will hear in this special, and rather unusual, episode of Gwen Gets To...

What is one of The Barrister's favourite things about her job? And why does she say she works 'at the bar'? Gwen and the Barrister play a game of Objection or Sustained and chat about the kind of things the Barrister has to do every day (and evening Zzz!) at work. I am a 7yr old. My name is Gwen Rose. I wanted to do this podcast so all the girls, boys and me could learn about what a...

What did the Doctor definitely, definitely not want to be when she was little? And does this Doctor clap for herself on Thursdays at 8pm? Gwen reveals all about her own trip to the Doctor following an escapade with a mouse, and gets some health tips straight from the Doctor's mouth. Tune in to find out all about what a GP Doctor does at work; you might be surprised! I am a 7yr old. My name is...

Does the Head Teacher ever play on the equipment when no-one else is around? And what is in her secret drawer? In Gwen's most hard hitting interview to date, she uncovers the mysteries of Head Teacher life in a British Primary School. Tune in to find out all about what a Head Teacher does at work; you might be surprised! I am a 7yr old. My name is Gwen Rose. I wanted to do this podcast so all...

What is the essential drink for this Artist in the morning? What would she do if she ran out of paint? And what does she collect that might be a bit gross? In this episode we will learn what an Artist really does all day, with Camilla Clutterbuck ; more importantly we also learn what her favourite biscuit is! The art clubs we have been enjoying as mentioned in the episode are listed here: Grayson&...

Do Dentists ever get people with really bad breath? Does this Dentist wear a uniform? And why is she sometimes happy when it's really gross inside someone's mouth?! In this episode we will learn about what a dentist really does, with Leentje Schade . Tune in to find out what colour this dentist's chair is, and about the unusual places she has been a dentist in! I am a 7yr old. My na...

Is it scary sometimes, interviewing people for TV? Or mainly exciting? In this episode we will learn what a Reporter for a News Channel really does, with Ronn Grant from 284 Media: https://www.284media.com/videos/the-couch-284-news-team/ Tune in to find out all about working in a TV News Room, including a special tour of the set! I am a 7yr old. My name is Gwen Rose. I wanted to do this podcast so...

Is a lecturer the same thing as a teacher? Does she ever get bored at work? Maybe not, when she gets to wear fashionable clothes, go to Paris and spot famous people! I am a 7yr old. My name is Gwen Rose. I wanted to do this podcast so all the girls, boys and me could learn about what adults do all day. In this episode we will learn what a Lecturer in Fashion, Media and Marketing at a University in...