500 Words: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream For Kids

The BBC’s creative writing competition for children.

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Episodes Grand Final

2025: Grand Final

500 Words Grand Final.

Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 4pm 7 Mar 2025

Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Mar 2028)

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Episodes Grand Final

2024: Grand Final

Her Majesty the Queen invites Romesh Ranganathan and a host of famous faces for the grand final of 500 Words, the BBC’s creative writing competition for children.

Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 4pm 8 Mar 2024

Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Mar 2028)

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