The current Blue Peter presenters, Lindsey Russell and Radzi Chinyanganya, are the the 36th and 37th presenters. {{::mainImage.info.license.name || 'Unknown'}}, {{current.info.license.usageTerms || current.info.license.name || current.info.license.detected || 'Unknown'}}, Uploaded by: {{current.info.uploadUser}} on {{current.info.uploadDate | date:'mediumDate'}}. The 2000 Blue Peter time capsule was buried in the Garden and later relocated to the current location, where it is due to be opened in 2029. Turner still has the original model she made, seen below in 2015. It had been commissioned to producer John Hunter Blairby Owen Reed, the head of children's programmes at the BBC, as there were no programmes for children aged between five and eight. In six decades, Blue Peter has seen 37 presenters - along with cats, dogs and tortoises - entertain and educate children over more than 5,000 episodes. In the excitement, Lulu had a "toilet accident" on the studio floor live on air, with the keeper slipping in the mess in a moment of Blue Peter slapstick. Yvette Fielding, seen below on the left with Keating and Curry, joined Blue Peter aged 18 in 1987, replacing Greene and becoming the show's youngest presenter. Blue Peter has announced that a brand new presenter will be joining the current line-up, but the 39th presenter 's series debut will be a little different to … "Blue Peter is a very special club to be part of and the Big Birthday show will be a moment to remember and one to watch for all generations of Blue Peter fans," he said. [63] Fanpop quiz: Who are the current Blue Peter presenters? Radzi Chinyanganya (born 12 September 1987) is a British presenter and broadcaster. Reed got his inspiration after watching Children's Television Club, the brainchild of former radio producer, Trevor Hill, who created the latter show as a successor to his programme Out of School, broadcast on BBC Radio's Children's Hour; Hill networked the programme fr… Presenter Sarah Greene is seen below in 1981 with Morph, another children's TV favourite. The channel uploads short clips from Blue Peter episodes. The 1990s also saw presenters Katy Hill, Richard Bacon and Konnie Huq (left to right below). Janet Ellis was a Blue Peter presenter between 1983 and 1987. Henry is owned by a member of the Blue Peter production team, called Michelle. Presenter Lesley Judd is seen below pinning a badge onto a guest in the 1970s. Blue Peter presenters Christopher Trace and Valerie Singleton with the programme's dog, Honey ... A decade later she left to present news and current … Konnie holds the record for longest running female Blue Peter presenter, and she appeared on the show from 1997 - 2008. Lindsey Russell who has landed a role as a Blue Peter presenter after triumphing in a nationwide talent hunt with current hosts Barney Harwood (right) and Helen Skelton (left). With Meg the dog, they are seen launching the Blue Peter Treasure Trail Appeal in 2005, asking children to donate old and foreign coins, loose coins and unwanted mobile phones, to help raise money for ChildLine. George the tortoise was the longest-serving pet, who made his first appearance in 1982. Trace had military and acting background, and was the stand-in for Charlton Heston in blockbuster Ben-Hur. Leila Williams. From left to right below, Christopher Wenner, Lesley Judd, Goldie the show's pet dog, Tina Heath and Simon Groom are seen in 1979. The show first aired on 16 October 1958, in an episode that lasted just 15 minutes. George the Tortoise was interred in the garden following his death in 2004, and there is also a bust of the dog Petra, sculptures of Mabel and the Blue Peter ship, and a plaque in honour of Percy Thrower. Mwaka Mudenda will become the 39th host of the world's longest-running children's TV … image caption Blue Peter - You Decide! He is cited as coming up with two of the best-known phrases associated with Blue Peter: "And now for something completely different," - later taken up by Monty Python - and "Here's one I made earlier.". An early Blue Peter dog is Honey, seen below in 1965 with presenters Christopher Trace and Valerie Singleton. To mark the 60th birthday of Blue Peter, previous presenters will be joining Russell and Chinyanganya for a live special episode on 16 October at 5pm BST on CBBC. ... prosthetic makeup artist (1 episode, 2007) Robbie Drake. When George died in 2004 he was around 81 years old. The first presenters were Christopher Trace and Leila Williams, seen below. He was rescued from Dogs Trust when he was two years old. Blue Peter, the world's longest running children's television show, turns 60 on Tuesday. Bonnie the dog was on Blue Peter for 13 years and co-starred with 13 presenters. She is seen below when she retired from the show in 1999 with presenters (left to right) Katy Hill, Konnie Huq and Simon Thomas. [citation needed][2] It is the longest-running children's television programme in the world,[3][4] and also one of the longest-running television programmes in the world. Blue Peter's newest presenter is set to make her debut from behind the closed doors of her home. Fanpop quiz: Who are the current Blue Peter presenters? W. Christopher Wenner. Andy Akinwolere is a Nigerian-born British television host known for being the 32nd presenter... Richard Bacon. The show is famous for its dynasty of pets, including dogs, cats, tortoises and parrots. Richard Paul Bacon is an English television and radio host. Previously he presented Wild on CBBC and was also the host of Match of the Day Kickabout from 2013 until 2014, when Ben Shires took over. They are seen below on this year's Sport Relief. The advent candle decoration seen below with Noakes was a classic example but would probably not meet today's Health and Safety guidelines. Series Makeup Department. British children's television presenters. She attended Kirkby Thore Primary School, and then Appleby Grammar School. Williams had been crowned Miss Great Britain the previous year. Skelton was brought up on a dairy farm in the village of Kirkby Thore in Cumbria. Bacon's television break was as a presenter on the children's show Blue Peter, joining on 21 February 1997. Current Blue Peter presenters Lindsey Russell and Radzi Chinyanganya will look back over the past 60 years. Read about our approach to external linking. On becoming the 38th Blue Peter presenter Richie’s first Blue Peter challenge was to sing … [5] "We were always keen to put unusual and unexpected things in the studio.". She is seen below with Goldie and K9 from Doctor Who. The current presenters of the show are Lindsey Russell, 27, and Radzi Chinyanganya, 31. Blue Peter's first ever Scottish presenter, John Leslie hosted the show for five years before leaving to become This Morning's entertainment correspondent on ITV. Shep was a much-loved Blue Peter dog, seen below as a puppy with John Noakes in 1971. One of her memorable moments includes visiting Bangladesh and speaking to members of her extended family whom she had not seen for many years. After she recorded the first programme she recalled going home to be greeted by her excited landlady who thought the show was a success. There are six types of badge: blue, green, silver, purple, orange and gold. A regular feature that became popular during Blue Peter's early years was the tradition of showing viewers how to make Christmas decorations. He applied for the job three times before becoming Blue Peter's 27th presenter. She was awarded a Blue Peter badge for her services to the programme. During his tenure, Curry climbed up British telecom telegraph poles and Keating went diving with sharks. Blue Peter was first aired on 16 October 1958. She had several puppies, including Patch, who also became a Blue Peter pet, and who predeceased her. Bacon presented with Romana D'Annunzio, Katy Hill, Konnie Huq and Stuart Miles. Blue Peter presenters Simon Groom and Sarah Greene with Goldie, Jack and Jill in 1980 (Image: BBC) Then aged 22, Sarah Greene became Blue Peter's youngest-ever presenter … As the presenters continue the CBBC show from their homes during lockdown, Mwaksy, as she is known, says: “There is only one word to describe being the new Blue Peter presenter and that is mind-blowing! The first badge was awarded on 17 June 1963. John is Blue Peter's longest serving presenter, staying on the show for 12 and a half years. Huq became the longest running female Blue Peter presenter, presenting the show for 11 years until 2008. The pair are seen below interviewing the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2017. In an interview with the BBC, Baxter said: "A real bonus of working at television centre was the magic of being involved with a live programme, because there are no second chances, the co-operation you get is absolutely sensational. The current Blue Peter pet is a beagle/basset hound cross called Henry. Published: 13 May … If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. Your input will affect cover photo selection, along with input from other users. Anita West. In the 2000s, the presenters (along with Huq) included Zoe Salmon, Gethin Jones, Liz Barker and Matt Baker (clockwise left to right below). One famous example of an unexpected event was the guest appearance of Lulu the baby Indian elephant in 1969. Anthea Turner, presenter from 1992 to 1994, holds a place in Blue Peter history as the queen of arts and crafts and the creator of the legendary Thunderbirds Tracy Island. ... BBC television star Christopher Trace, presenter of Blue Peter, with his dog Petra, April 24th 1964. The current Blue Peter presenters, Lindsey Russell and Radzi Chinyanganya, are the the 36th and 37th presenters. To date (May 2011) Petra is the longest serving Blue Peter pet. During her time on the show she went free-fall parachute jumping with the RAF. Blue Peter badges have become synonymous with the show, earned by those who appeared on the programme. The theme tune is called Barnacle Bill, with several versions having been produced over the years. Biddy Baxter became the show's editor and producer from 1962 until 1988. Blue Peter’s current presenters, Lindsey Russell and Richie Driss, have been hosting from their own homes, alongside the show’s current pet Henry the dog. Blue Peter is a British children's television programme created by John Hunter Blair. ... prosthetic designer (1 episode, 2007) Mike Stringer. Mark Curry and Caron Keating were presenters in the late 1980s. Would you like to suggest this photo as the cover photo for this article? You can help our automatic cover photo selection by reporting an unsuitable photo. He is excitable and sometimes has to walk off set because of his desire to play. She was weighed on one of the episodes and found to weigh about 2 stone. Categories: Blue Peter. Blue Peter's latest presenter, 20, wastes no time in plugging his latest line of merchandise on YouTube channel that rakes in £100,000 a year on day he … Give good old Wikipedia a great new look: Cover photo is available under {{::mainImage.info.license.name || 'Unknown'}} license. Famous guests on the show have received a badge, including Madonna, Tony Blair, Dawn French and David Tennant. Lulu's restlessness proved too much for her keeper, who was pulled around the studio as she ran rings around presenters John Noakes, Valerie Singleton and Peter Purves. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Petra was the first Blue Peter pet, and remains one of the best known. Simon Thomas is seen below in Peru taking part in the Blue Peter Stamp Aid Appeal in 2000. Read about our approach to external linking. The first programme was broadcast on 16 October 1958,[1] and the series still airs as of 2021. `` https: //en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php? title=Category: Blue_Peter_presenters & oldid=992428663 `` until,. You like to suggest this photo as the cover photo selection, along with input from other.... The stand-in for Charlton Heston in blockbuster Ben-Hur ITV game show Cannonball in 2017 in.! 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