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Sir Sidney McSprocket's Amazing Inventions

by Fun Kids

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From children's radio station Fun Kids: the wacky inventor Sir Sidney McSprocket is looking at the very best inventions of all time!

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Episodes

  1. Freeze Dried Coffee (Sir Sidney McSprocket's Victory Vault)

    Sir Sidney McSprocket takes a trip in the Victory Vault to find his parrot Polly, and discovers instant coffee – a firm favourite with the troops. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  2. Computers (Sir Sidney McSprocket's Victory Vault)

    Sir Sidney McSprocket takes a trip in the Victory Vault to find his parrot Polly, and finds himself at Bletchley Park – the UK’s wartime code-cracking HQ and an iconic early computer being put through its paces. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  3. Ball Point Pens & Superglue (Sir Sidney McSprocket's Victory Vault)

    Sir Sidney McSprocket takes a trip in the Victory Vault to find his parrot Polly, and discovers the ball point pen and superglue. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  4. Jeeps (Sir Sidney McSprocket's Victory Vault)

    Sir Sidney McSprocket finds himself in the jungles of Myanmar, taking a ride in one of the wars most useful new vehicles – the jeep! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  5. Jet Engine (Sir Sidney McSprocket's Victory Vault)

    Sir Sidney McSprocket takes a trip in the Victory Vault to retrieve his perky parrot and finds Polly’s not the only one to take flight – he arrives just in time to see the first demonstration of a jet plane. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  6. Microwave Oven (Sir Sidney McSprocket's Victory Vault)

    Sir Sidney McSprocket takes a trip in the Victory Vault to find his parrot Polly, and discovers how radar technology led to the invention of microwave ovens, helping us heat and eat lots of tasty treats. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  7. Radar (Sir Sidney McSprocket's Victory Vault)

    Sir Sidney McSprocket takes a trip in the Victory Vault to find his parrot Polly, and discovers the Home Chain radar network – innovative resilient technology that scanned the skies to track aircraft. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  8. Duct Tape (Sir Sidney McSprocket's Victory Vault)

    Sir Sidney McSprocket takes a trip in the Victory Vault to find his parrot Polly, and discovers a super sticky tape with a multitude of uses. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  9. Bailey Bridges (Sir Sidney McSprocket's Victory Vault)

    Sir Sidney McSprocket takes a trip in the Victory Vault to find his parrot Polly, and discovers the first deployment of the Bailey Bridge, over the Medjera River in Tunisia in 1942 Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  10. Caissons & The Mulberry Harbours (Sir Sidney McSprocket's Victory Vault)

    Sir Sidney McSprocket takes a trip in the Victory Vault to find his parrot Polly, and discovers the enormous Mulberry Harbours – massive concrete and steel structures that helped protect supply ships to the Normandy Beaches in 1944. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  11. Your Own Great Exhibition

    Sir Sidney McSprocket is encouraging YOU to make your own Great Exhibition – what things might you include? Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  12. G.M. Gilbert & Jane Ni Dhulchaointigh

    Sir Sidney McSprocket introduces us to G.M. Gilbert and Jane Ni Dhulchaointigh, two great and inspiring British minds. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  13. George Jennings & Duncan Fitzsimons

    Sir Sidney McSprocket looks at George Jennings and Duncan Fitzsimons – both who not only solved problems but made life better too! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  14. William Jenkins & Lucy Hughes

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores two nautically themed creators – William Jenkins and Lucy Hughes. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  15. R.W. Savage & Laurence Kemball-Cook

    Sir Sidney McSprocket looks at two great minds who liked to play with unusual ideas. R. W. Savage and Laurence Kemball-Cook. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  16. Eugene Rimmel & James Dyson

    Sir Sidney McSprocket introduces two Great Minds – Eugene Rimmel and Sir James Dyson, and shows how being adaptive is an important quality for creative people. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  17. Sir Charles Wheatstone & Sir Jonathon Ive

    Sir Sidney McSprocket investigates two other knights - Sir Charles Wheatstone and Sir Jonathan Ive – two designers who changed the way we look at things. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  18. Harrison Power Loom & Oluwaseyi Sosanya

    Sir Sidney McSprocket introduces us to Great British minds, J Harrison and Oluwaseyi Sosanya - both of whom used their curiosity to improve on an existing design. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  19. Babbage, Lovelace & Berners Lee

    Sir Sidney McSprocket takes us on a journey to meet three Great British Minds who are responsible for the invention of computing and the internet. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  20. The Great Exhbition of 1851

    Sir Sydney McSprockett remembers The Great Exhibition of 1851 and how Great British Minds aren't something you only found in Victoria times. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  21. How's it Made - Marker Pens

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores how marker pens are made. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  22. How's it Made - Light Bulbs

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores how light bulbs are made. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  23. How's it Made - Plastic Bottles

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores how plastic bottles are made. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  24. How's it Made - Carpet

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores how carpet is made. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  25. How's it Made - Marbles

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores how marbles are made. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  26. How's it Made - Footballs

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores how footballs are made. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  27. How's it Made - Dice

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores how dIce are made. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  28. How's it Made - Sticky Tape

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores how sticky tape is made. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  29. How's it Made - Slime

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores how slime is made. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  30. How's it Made - Cardboard Boxes

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores how cardboard boxes are made. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  31. How's it Made - Batteries

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores how batteries are made. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  32. How's it Made - Balloons

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores how balloons are made. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  33. How's it Made - Toothbrushes

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores how toothbrushes are made. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  34. How's it Made - Pyrex Cookware

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores how Pyrex cookware is made. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  35. How's it Made - Aluminium Cans

    Sir Sidney McSprocket explores how aluminium cans are made. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  36. Inspiring Inventions: Episode 12

    Ep 12: Inventor Sir Sidney McSprocket finds out about the radio! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  37. Inspiring Inventions: Episode 10

    Ep 10: Inventor Sir McSprocket finds out about the combustion engine! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  38. Inspiring Inventions: Episode 9

    Ep 9: Inventor Sir McSprocket finds out all about light bulbs, in episode 9 of Inspiring Inventions. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  39. Inspiring Inventions: Episode 8

    Ep 8: This episode is all about desalination, let’s hear more with Inventor Sir Sidney McSprocket. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  40. Inspiring Inventions: Episode 7

    Ep 7: Inventor Sir Sidney McSprocket finds out about the telephone, in this episode of Inspiring Inventions. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  41. Inspiring Inventions: Episode 6

    Ep 6: All aboard the steam engine with Sir Sidney McSprocket, as we find out all about them. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  42. Inspiring Inventions: Episode 5

    Ep 5: Find out how batteries work with Sir Sidney McSprocket, in episode 5. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  43. Inspiring Inventions: Episode 4

    Ep 4: Listen in to find out about waterproof clothing works! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  44. Inspiring Inventions: Episode 3

    Ep 3: Inventor Sir Sidney McSprocket find out about Navigation Aids! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  45. Inspiring Inventions: Episode 2

    Ep 2: Sir Sidney McSprocket finds out all about Nano Technology! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  46. Inspiring Inventions: Episode 1

    Ep 1: Inventor Sir Sidney McSprocket finds out about the computer! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

  47. Inspiring Inventions: Episode 11

    Ep 11: Travel through time with to discover the electric motor, with Sir Sidney McSprocket. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus

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About this show

From children's radio station Fun Kids: the wacky inventor Sir Sidney McSprocket is looking at the very best inventions of all time!

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Sir Sidney McSprocket's Amazing Inventions have?

Sir Sidney McSprocket's Amazing Inventions has 73 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 16, 2025.

What is Sir Sidney McSprocket's Amazing Inventions about?

From children's radio station Fun Kids: the wacky inventor Sir Sidney McSprocket is looking at the very best inventions of all time!

How often does Sir Sidney McSprocket's Amazing Inventions release new episodes?

Sir Sidney McSprocket's Amazing Inventions publishes about every 72 days, based on its 73 episodes since February 2011.

Who hosts Sir Sidney McSprocket's Amazing Inventions?

Sir Sidney McSprocket's Amazing Inventions is created and hosted by Fun Kids.
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