But michael sundin was, in my view, by far and away the cutest. 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. But, as the presenters delivered their next lines, she returned. A it must have been watched by at least three generations of kids by now, the blue peter garden, once somebody vandalised it, i was upset about that. The youngest presente r o f b l ue peter was yvette fi elding, who was eighteen when she began presenting, and the oldes t was john noakes, who was fortyfour when he left. Blue peter with simon groom, janet ellis and peter duncan the early early breakfast show. Bbc i love blue peter trivia about simon groom, peter duncan. A cover of the 21st blue peter book the actual book hadnt been printed yet. List of blue peter presenters wikimili, the best wikipedia. Ellis are present to unveil the second blue peter box, buried in 1984.
Blue peter presenters seal their reunion with a kiss ahead of their play at the edinburgh fringe festival. He was awarded a gold blue peter badge in february 2007 in recognition of his work as chief scout. Find out if youre more of a romcom read or an action adventure novel. The first blue peter book, an annual in all but name, was published that year, and one. Blue peter turns 60 today which presenters did you grow up. Michael sundin 1 march 1961 23 july 1989 was an english television presenter, actor, dancer and trampolinist. How to become a cbbc presenter presenting4business. Michael sundin 1 march 1961 23 july 1989 was an english television presenter, actor, puppeteer, dancer and trampolinist. Blue peter millennium time capsule dug up 33 years too. Scandal of blue peter presenter christopher trace who left. Since 1958, 37 blue peter presenters have been part of the hit bbc. The first programme was broadcast on 16 october 1958, and the series still airs as of 2019.
Peter duncan born 3 may 1954, in chelsea, london citation needed is an english actor and television presenter. Valerie singleton and john noakes on blue peter in 1972 image. Scared and angry but we still love life and each other. 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. The blue peter presenters i remember most from my childhood are janet ellis, peter duncan, and simon groom. In 1984 peter duncan took time off to make duncan dares and his place was taken by. There have been 37 blue peter presenters, including current. What blue peter presenters did after show from drag acts. The subtitlers work closely with the production team, turning the script into subtitles, with each presenter assigned a. He was a presenter of blue peter in the 1980s, and made a series of family travel documentaries between 1999 and 2005. What became of all 34 former blue peter presenters daily. Dec 01, 20 presenters simon groom, janet ellis and michael sundin present this edition of bbc1s childrens favourite blue peter from 1985. Blue peter was one of our favourite childhood shows, seeing as its turning 60 this year, were taking a look back at all of the blue peter presenters, iconic moments and of course, the famous pets, revealing some interesting facts you may not have known about the show and its presenters.
The box was buried in 1998 by the shows presenters richard bacon. 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. Dianelouise jordan, the former blue peter presenter who now appears on songs of praise has been handed a police harassment order over an incident with her soninlaws lover. Blue peter is a british childrens television programme that was first broadcast in 1958. Blue peter lr simon groom, janet ellis and peter duncan in the garden. Of all blue peter presenters peter duncan is the only one to have had two separate spells on blue peter. Onl y one pr es enter, peter duncan, had two stints of presenting, his first being fro m 1980 to 1984, and his second being from 1985 to 1986. Peter duncan, had two stints of presenting, his first being from 1980 to 1984, and. Oct 15, 2008 peter duncan, who wore trademark greenandwhite checked outfits, is the only presenter to have had two stints on blue peter between 1980 and 1984, and 1985 and 1986.
Nov 10, 2012 the first blue peter appeal was in 1962 when the presenters asked children to donate toys for children otherwise get christmas presents. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Most popular book in the uk named and its not the bible or harry potter. Huq hosts videos to entertain home schooling children. Peter duncan, simon groom and janet ellis with the 1984 blue peter time. Of all blue peter presenters peter duncan is the only one to have had two separate spells on. Blue peter presenters richard bacon and katy hill with the blue peter time capsule in 1998. From left to right, blue peter presenters peter purves, lesley judd, valerie singleton and john noakes with shep the dog in 1972. John noakes, now 82, remains blue peters longest serving presenter, fronting the childrens show with a variety of cohosts including valerie singleton and peter purves from 1965 until 1978. As blue peter waves goodbye to the bbcs west london studios and departs. She was one of the original presenters of blue peter, working on the programme from 1958 to 1962. Former blue peter presenter janet ellis and husband, john leach, should be marking their 31st wedding anniversary this week. May 29, 2017 former blue peter presenters were among the first stars to pay tribute to show legend noakes. He was a presenter of the bbc childrens programme blue peter.
Blue peter annuals series by biddy baxter goodreads. John noakes was the television presenter best known for his work on the bbc childrens programme, blue peter, on which he appeared for twelve years. The first blue peter show with presenters christopher trace and leila williams. Blue peter is a british childrens television programme created by john hunter blair. Watch a video of blue peter s elephant encounter to relief in the production gallery, lulu lurchingly began to leave screenright. Blue peter flies the world blue peter wiki fandom powered. Bbc i love blue peter trivia about simon groom, peter. Groom worked briefly as an english teacher before becoming a disc jockey and joining blue peter in 1978.
A third presenter, john noakes, was introduced at the end of 1965 and became the longestserving presenter. The first ever blue peter time capsule was buried in 1971 in front of bbc tv. Although an annual in all but name, the books are rarely referred to as such. He was a presenter of the bbc childrens programme blue peter for 77 episodes between 1984 and 1985. Richie driss is the 38th blue peter presenter, succeeding radzi chinyanganya. Former blue peter presenter turned childrens writer konnie huq is hosting a series of videos called science, scribbles and stories to keep children entertained and educated over the. 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. In 1984 they tried again and got no further than majorca and ended up settling. 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. Born in st albans, driss attended both roundwood park and sir john lawes school in harpenden. Blue peter time capsule dug up by builders 33 years early.
Blue peter currently airs weekly on thursdays in the united kingdom on cbbc, a digital television channel. There have been thirtyeight official presenters of blue peter. 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. 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. 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. Mar 20, 2018 in 2000, then presenters katy hill, konnie huq, simon thomas and matt baker used a blue peter map and thermal imaging equipment to find the first capsule buried on the show, before digging it out. Feb 02, 2017 blue peter time capsule dug up by builders 33 years early. 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. 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. Jul 02, 2019 watch a video of blue peters elephant encounter to relief in the production gallery, lulu lurchingly began to leave screenright. These trips happened almost every year from 1965 to 2010 and then 2012. Oct 16, 2018 blue peter logo which is familiar with generations of brits image. Blue peter is celebrating 60 years with a big birthday extravaganza on 16.
Former presenters valerie singleton, john noakes and peter. The first two presenters were christopher trace, an actor, and leila williams, winner of miss great britain in 1957. Its funny how some shows just seem to run and run, and blue peter is one such show. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Understandably, she was not very keen to try again, but biddy baxter would have none of. My six best books helen skelton, 33, is a tv presenter who cohosted blue peter from 2008 to 20. Blue peter is produced in a magazine format, often transmitting live, and features a combination of studio presentation, interviews and outside broadcasting items. How do i become a childrens tv presenter many people who come to tv training are looking to become childrens tv presenters.
It is the longestrunning childrens television programme in the world, and also one of the longestrunning television pro. 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. Bungling builders at the o2 arena have accidentally dug up a blue peter time capsule which was supposed to be opened in 2050. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. Leila williams born 1937 is a former british beauty queen and television presenter.
Bbc dug up blue peter millennium time capsule set to go. For more than 50 years, youngsters have watched their favourite faces take on. As for the book or annual debate, as of book 34 in 2004, the cover makes reference to it as annual xxxx and the spine marking it as book xx. On 12th september 1984 disaster struck when janet broke her pelvis. Exdj simon groom had a rude awakening when he was asked to host radio 2s early show. With its famous badges, its daring presenters and lovable pets, millions of children have grown up with blue peter. The highlights of this trip were shown during the last episode before its summer break, the period of time blue peter used to not broadcast. Blue peter presenters reunion ahead edinburgh fringe. What was inside the blue peter time capsule dug up.
In 1984 blue peter became the first live show in the world to be. Every year, blue peter used to visit a country during the summer. Blue peter presenters leftright john noakes, valerie singleton and peter purves in 1968 pa. Viewers were encouraged to aim for a total of ten sacks of toys but far surpassed this by donating literally hundreds of sacks. Blue peter presenters christopher trace and valerie. In 2000, then presenters katy hill, konnie huq, simon thomas and matt baker used a blue peter map and thermal imaging equipment to find the first.
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. Jan 14, 2017 christopher trace was one of the two original presenters of blue peter when the show first aired on october 16 1958. The 29th blue peter book, details about the presenters, some video. 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. Blue peter is a very special club to be part of and the big birthday show will be a moment to. Unboxings blue peter time capsules the simple things. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Former blue peter presenter john noakes, who hosted the show in the 1960s and 1970s, has died aged 83. I love blue peter trivia about simon groom, peter duncan bbc. Jul 05, 2017 the actor and presenter sadly died from aids related illness in 1988. May 29, 2017 media caption john noakes and his famous encounter with an elephant on blue peter. Blue peter was created to fill a sixweek gap in scheduling, but ended up becoming the longest running childrens show in the world.
Blue peter millennium time capsule dug up 33 years too soon. Her book how to succeed as a single parent was published in 2003. Sadly, hes better known as one of the shortestserving presenters, appearing from september 1984 to june 1985. What blue peter presenters did after show from drag acts to. The box was buried in 1998 by the shows presenters. Peter duncan born 3 may 1954 chelsea, london, england years active1970present spouseannie francis website. The blue peter editor and members of the production team write the book, and choose its content, though the book is written from the presenters point of view.
Some are from various backgrounds from working in holdiay camps, teaching, childrens entertaining, vloggers. Mar 17, 2019 17th march 1984 blue peter bazzabaz uncategorized march 17, 2019 yesterday we looked at a rather lively 1976 edition of magpie resplendent with wild groovy hair, flares and retina scorching jumpers today we jump forward 8 years for another edition of blue peter. What became of all 34 former blue peter presenters daily mail online. Peter duncan is an english actor and television presenter. May 10, 2018 nearby a box was buried for the presenters of blue peter to dig up in the year 2000 and inside the box were souvenirs including a copy of the 1970 blue peter book, photographs of valerie singleton. Blue peter presenters, gethin jones, list of blue peter presenters, blue peter pets, konnie huq, matt baker, z e salmon, blue peter badge, percy thrower, blue peter book award, yvette fielding, valerie singleton, richard bacon, barney harwood. Aug 08, 20 there have been a number of cute male presenters on britains longest running childrens show blue peter.