She was weighed on one of the episodes and found to weigh about 2 stone 28 lbs, kg. He was a presenter of the bbc childrens programme blue peter for 77 episodes between 1984 and 1985. What became of all 34 former blue peter presenters after they left the classic childrens show. Peter duncan born 3 may 1954, in chelsea, london citation needed is an english actor and television presenter. Feb 02, 2017 bungling builders at the o2 arena have accidentally dug up a blue peter time capsule which was supposed to be opened in 2050. A third presenter, john noakes, was introduced at the end of 1965 and became the longestserving presenter. Michael sundin 1 march 1961 23 july 1989 was an english television presenter, actor, dancer and trampolinist. Groom worked briefly as an english teacher before becoming a disc jockey and joining blue peter in 1978. Petra was a female mongrel that appeared on blue peter between 1962 and 1977. A blue peter badge is an award for blue peter viewers, given by the bbc childrens television programme for those appearing on the show, or in recognition of achievement. List of blue peter presenters wikimili, the best wikipedia. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Blue peter is a british childrens television programme created by john hunter blair. The box was buried in 1998 by the shows presenters richard bacon.
The title blue peter is reference to the flag of the same name raised on a ship as it leaves port i. Onl y one presenter, peter duncan, had two stints of presenting, his first being fro m 1980 t o 1984, and his second being from 1985 to 1986. Russell and fellow finalists ben hunte and freddie ingleby found out the results on stage with current presenters barney harwood and helen skelton during the blue peter broadcast from cbbcs. What blue peter presenters did after show from drag acts to. After its move to salford in september 2011, blue peter had a format with two permanent. Presenters simon groom, janet ellis and michael sundin present this edition of bbc1s childrens favourite blue peter from 1985. Although an annual in all but name, the books are rarely referred to as such. Of all blue peter presenters peter duncan is the only one to have had two separate spells on blue peter. Blue peter annual i remember being slightly traumatised by the front cover. Feb 02, 2017 blue peter time capsule dug up by builders 33 years early. My six best books helen skelton, 33, is a tv presenter who cohosted blue peter from 2008 to 20. Grooms copresenters on blue peter until leaving in 1986 were lesley judd, john noakes, christopher wenner, tina heath, peter duncan, sarah greene, janet ellis and michael sundin. In 2015, he worried fans after disappearing for 10 hours near his home in andratx.
The first blue peter book, an annual in all but name, was published that year, and one was produced nearly every year after that, until 2010. Michael sundin 1 march 1961 23 july 1989 was an english television presenter, actor, puppeteer, dancer and trampolinist. Aug 08, 20 there have been a number of cute male presenters on britains longest running childrens show blue peter. Turkey the ivory coast japan and malaysia japan mount etna russia budapest mongolia. Scandal of blue peter presenter christopher trace who left.
What was inside the blue peter time capsule dug up. The youngest presente r o f blue p eter was yvette fiel ding, who was eighteen when she began presenting, and the oldest was john no akes, who was fortyfour when he left. To date may 2011 petra is the longest serving blue peter pet. Jun 02, 2017 scandal of blue peter presenter christopher trace who left the show under a cloud when the fans alltime favourite blue peter presenters are called to mind, theres one that rarely if ever. Dec 01, 20 presenters simon groom, janet ellis and michael sundin present this edition of bbc1s childrens favourite blue peter from 1985. Since 1958, 37 blue peter presenters have been part of the hit bbc. John noakes born 6 march 1934, shelf, near halifax, west riding of yorkshire is a british television presenter and personality, best known for copresenting the bbc childrens magazine programme blue peter in the 1960s and 1970s. Presented blue peter from 1980 to 1984 and 1985 to 1986. Blue peter first aired on 16 october 1958 and transmitted for 15 minutes. Lindsey russell is the 36th presenter of the long running bbc television programme blue peter who hosted with barney harwood from 20 to 2017 and with radzi chinyanganya from 20 to 2019. Grooms co presenters on blue peter until leaving in 1986 were lesley judd, john noakes, christopher wenner, tina heath, peter duncan, sarah greene, janet ellis and michael sundin. Scandal of blue peter presenter christopher trace who left the show under a cloud when the fans alltime favourite blue peter presenters are called to mind, theres one that rarely if ever.
List of blue peter presenters academic dictionaries and. The actor and presenter sadly died from aids related illness in 1988. Blue peter currently airs weekly on thursdays in the united kingdom on cbbc, a digital television channel. History of blue peter 45 years covered in a radio documentary by paul jackson. Since 1958, 37 blue peter presenters have been part of the hit bbc childrens show, with many going on to be big tv stars what blue peter presenters did after show from drag acts to devastating illness. But michael sundin was, in my view, by far and away the cutest. On 21st april 1991, john became the second blue peter presenter to take part in the london marathon. Sadly, hes better known as one of the shortestserving presenters, appearing from september 1984 to june 1985. Petra was the first blue peter pet, and remains one of the best known. From panto and the bright lights of hollywood to running a tea shop and voicing the bible. He was invited to join blue peter in 1984 after he proved popular during an interview with janet ellis, but he left after one year to return to acting after being cast in the movie return to oz.
Cookies allow us to distinguish you from other users of our website, personalise content and ads, provide social media features and analyse your use of this website. Blue peter presenters leftright john noakes, valerie singleton and peter purves in 1968 pa. There have been thirtyeight official presenters of blue peter. Annual books about the tv series blue peter book 1, blue peter book 2, blue peter book 3, blue peter book 4, blue peter book 5, blue peter book 6, blue p. He remains the shows longestserving presenter, with a stint that lasted 12 years and 6 months. As i stated in the 1978 entry, the backstage story and dramas of blue peter were much more interesting than the show itself as various presenters over the years went against the cosy polite facade so carefully presented and maintained by biddy baxter. Sport is for children who take part in a new sport. Christopher trace was one of the two original presenters of blue peter when it launched on october 16. Blue peter presenters richard bacon and katy hill with the blue peter time capsule in 1998. In 1984, they tried again, but got no further than majorca and ended up staying there. She had several puppies, including patch, who also became a blue peter pet, and who predeceased her. The longevity of blue peter has established it as a significant part of british. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Posted on august 8, 20 by colin clews october 31, 2016.
The first blue peter show with presenters christopher trace and leila williams. This remains the shortest amount of time served by any blue peter presenter, not including stand in presenters tony hart, anita west and sandra michaels during the 1960s. What blue peter presenters did after show from drag acts to devastating illness since 1958, 37 blue peter presenters have been part of the hit bbc childrens show, with many going on. For many years, the bust stood outside bbc television centre, but when the building was extended in 1984, petras bust was relocated to the safety of the garden. He became fond of petra and was sad when she died, having been her owner for more than six years. How many of the 37 different presenters can you name. The first two presenters were christopher trace, an actor, and leila williams. Bbc i love blue peter trivia about simon groom, peter. Blue peter is turning 60 years old, but did you know there has been 37 presenters some youll recognise, some you wont, so take a look and choose your favourite. Blue peters editor, ewan vinnicombe, said all the former presenters were. Blue peter annuals series by biddy baxter goodreads. This bbc childrens programme has been on for nearly 50 years, with over 4000 episodes. It originally stood in front of bbc television centre but was moved to the garden in 1984 due to redevelopment works.
See more ideas about blue peter, memories and blue. Sundin appeared in a total of 77 episodes of blue peter between th september 1984 24th june 1985. Nov 10, 2012 1983 a great blue peter bring and buy sale raised. Only one presenter, peter duncan, had two stints of presenting, his first being from 1980 to 1984, and his second being from 1985 to 1986. Peter duncan is an english actor and television presenter. Blue peter is a british childrens television programme that was first broadcast in 1958. There have been a number of cute male presenters on britains longest running childrens show blue peter. There have been 37 blue peter presenters, including current presenters. In 1984 peter duncan took time off to make duncan dares and his place was taken by michael sundin, a trampolinist i believe, who lasted on the show about a year before being sacked, peter duncan returned in 1985. They are awarded to children aged 6 to 15, or to adults who have been guests on the programme. In 1984 blue peter became the first live show in the world to be. Apr 05, 2020 what blue peter presenters did after show from drag acts to devastating illness since 1958, 37 blue peter presenters have been part of the hit bbc childrens show, with many going on to be big. Blue peter annuals refers to a long running series of merchandise in the form of annualbooks which were published each year detailing the presenters adventures of the year.
What blue peter presenters did after show from drag acts. Noakes was the longestserving presenter of the iconic bbc kids show, hosting it between 1965 and 1978. Christopher trace was one of the two original presenters of blue peter when the. Blue peter presenters seal their reunion with a kiss ahead of their play at the edinburgh fringe festival. During his time on blue peter peter ran the 1981 london marathon and also in 1991, 2001 and 2012 and undertook some scary challenges which led to a spinoff show duncan dares. What became of all 34 former blue peter presenters daily mail online. Since it first hit our screens, blue peter has had 37 presenters who have explained the news to generations of children, shown them arts and crafts and inspired them to take up new hobbies. Blue peter is the longest running childrens television programme shown on the bbc. Peter duncan, simon groom and janet ellis with the 1984 blue peter time. Blue peter appeals brownies, elephants and stickybacked. Nov 11, 2014 sundin appeared in a total of 77 episodes of blue peter between th september 1984 24th june 1985. Mar 17, 2019 as i stated in the 1978 entry, the backstage story and dramas of blue peter were much more interesting than the show itself as various presenters over the years went against the cosy polite facade so carefully presented and maintained by biddy baxter. Valerie singleton has taken a lioness for a walk through a busy street, been flown into the borneo jungle by helicopter, and was the first white woman the ibans had ever seen, and nearer home, shes learned to ice skateall in the blue peter cause. In 1988, presenter mark curry visited percy thrower, who was in hospital, to show him a compilation of blue peter highlights and to award him the prestigious gold blue peter badge 1.
The blue peter ship is still used as the programmes symbol today a true television icon. What became of all 34 former blue peter presenters daily. Peter duncan born 3 may 1954 chelsea, london, england years active1970present spouseannie francis website. It is documented in richard marsons book blue peter 50th anniversary. Blue peter time capsule dug up by builders 33 years early. Michael sundin was part of the british mens national trampoline squad before. They are, first and foremost, role models as defined by societys taste. Blue peter is produced in a magazine format, often transmitting live, and features a combination of studio presentation, interviews and outside broadcasting items. Blue peter millennium time capsule dug up 33 years too. Simon groom, sarah greene and peter duncan blue peter annual 1984 book twenty ft.
Without christopher trace there would be no blue peter pure and simple. He was a presenter of blue peter in the 1980s, and made a series of family travel documentaries between 1999 and 2005. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. Jan 14, 2017 christopher trace was one of the two original presenters of blue peter when the show first aired on october 16 1958. One of his most remembered such stunts was when the blue peter crew put him out on a rope swing to clean the face of clock tower without a safety harness, thus creating much trouble for the bbc. This week val undertakes a new venturelearning to showjump. Jul 05, 2017 the actor and presenter sadly died from aids related illness in 1988. The programme, aired twice a week, is a factual and entertainment based show with presenters regularly pushed to their limits, completing challenges, educating the viewers and changing lives through their worldwide appeals. Former blue peter presenter john noakes has sadly passed away. Blue peter digitises every episode for 60th anniversary the guardian. Bbc i love blue peter trivia about simon groom, peter duncan. Blue peters millennium time capsule has been accidentally dug up by construction workers 33 years earlier than planned. What blue peter presenters did after show from drag acts to devastating illness what blue peter presenters did after show from drag acts to devastating illness what blue peter presenters did after show from drag acts to devastating illness. The blue peter presenters i remember most from my childhood are janet ellis, peter duncan, and simon groom.
The first presenters were christopher trace and leila williams. Blue peter annuals refers to a long running series of merchandise in the form of annual books which were published each year detailing the presenters adventures of the year. Bungling builders at the o2 arena have accidentally dug up a blue peter time capsule which was supposed to be opened in 2050. Up to may 2011, petra is the longest serving blue peter pet. Konnie huq, the 26th presenter, is the longest serving female presenter, from 1997 to 2008. As richard bacon found out a decade later, childrens tv presenters are not entitled to a private life. He returned to presenting on bbc radio 2s are you sitting comfortably. A cover of the 21st blue peter book the actual book hadnt been printed yet. Getty christopher trace was one of the two original presenters of blue peter when it launched on october 16, 1958 he left in 1967 to become a writer and production manager for a film company, before returning to tv and radio. The move is part of a celebration of the diamond jubilee of the worlds. The first programme was broadcast on 16 october 1958, 1 and the series still airs as of 2019. Christopher trace was one of the two original presenters of blue peter when the show first aired on october 16 1958.
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