"was bred by Audrey Wickham (née Hart), breeder of a number of notable pedigree border collies in the Sadghyl line. He is remembered by viewers as being inseparable from ""Blue Peter"" presenter John Noakes. Shep was excitable, and Noakes would often have to restrain him. Noakes's common refrain, ""Get down Shep!"", became a catchphrase, and The Barron Knights released a song with that title. Shep left ""Blue Peter"" when Noakes departed in June 1978. Shep also appeared with Noakes in six series of ""Go with Noakes"", from 1976 to 1980. Noakes left ""Blue Peter"" on 26 June 1978. and the"
"Trace and Leila Williams were the first presenters of ""Blue Peter"" in October 1958, and since then, there have been 37 subsequent presenters. The current presenting team comprises Radzi Chinyanganya and Lindsey Russell, who both joined the programme in 2013. Other personnel who have played roles on the show include the zoologist George Cansdale, who was the programme's first on-screen veterinarian, and Percy Thrower who was the show's gardening expert from 21 March 1974 to 23 November 1987 and was presented with a Gold ""Blue Peter"" badge shortly before he died in 1988. He was followed from 1988 until 1991"
"John Noakes John Noakes (born John W. Bottomley; 6 March 1934 – 28 May 2017) was an English television presenter and personality, best known for co-presenting the BBC children's magazine programme ""Blue Peter"" in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the show's longest-serving presenter, with a tenure that lasted 12 years and 6 months. Noakes was born John Bottomley, in Shelf near Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire, to Sallie Hinchcliffe (née Hampson) and Arthur W. Bottomley. He was educated at Rishworth School where he excelled in cross country running and gymnastics. His parents divorced when he was nine and he"
"be published. She was the subject of ""This Is Your Life"" in 2001 when she was surprised by Michael Aspel. Earlier, in 1974, she had been the featured castaway on ""Desert Island Discs"". Valerie Singleton Valerie Singleton, OBE (born 9 April 1937) is an English television and radio presenter best known as a presenter of the popular children's series ""Blue Peter"" from 1962-1972. She also presented the BBC Radio 4 ""PM"" programme for ten years as well as a series of radio and television programmes on financial and business issues. She is the daughter of an ex-RAF wing commander from"
"Blue Peter Blue Peter is a British children's television programme that was first broadcast in 1958. The programme, which has had continuous seasons since it was first aired, is now the longest-running children's TV show in the world. It is currently shown live on the CBBC television channel. The show's content, which follows a magazine/entertainment format, features viewer and presenter challenges, competitions, celebrity interviews, popular culture and sections on making arts and crafts items from household items. The longevity of ""Blue Peter"" has established itself as a significant part of British culture. It was broadcast mainly from BBC Television Centre"
"relinquishing the role in 1988. Throughout the show's history there have been many presenters. Currently, these are Lindsey Russell and Radzi Chinyanganya. ""Blue Peter"" content is wide-ranging. Most programmes are broadcast live, but usually include at least one filmed report. There will also often be a demonstration of an activity in the studio, or a music or dance performance. Between the 1960s and 2011 the programme was made at BBC Television Centre, and often came from Studio 1, the fourth-largest TV studio in Britain and one of the largest in Europe. This enabled ""Blue Peter"" to include large-scale demonstrations and"
"did not appear for six editions, and was eventually fired, leaving Christopher Trace on his own or with one-off presenters. Parkhurst was replaced by John Furness, and Anita West joined Trace on 7 May 1962. She featured in just 16 editions, making her the shortest-serving presenter, and was replaced by Valerie Singleton, who presented regularly until 1972, and on special assignments until 1981. Following the departure of Furness, a new producer who was committed to ""Blue Peter"" was required, so Biddy Baxter was appointed. At the time she was contracted to schools' programmes on the radio, and therefore unable to"
"after a nine-month relationship. They have two children. Konnie Huq Kanak Asha ""Konnie"" Huq (; born 17 July 1975) is a British television presenter and writer. She was the longest-serving female presenter of ""Blue Peter"", having presented it from 1 December 1997 until 23 January 2008. She presented the 2010 series of ""The Xtra Factor"" on ITV2. Huq was born in Hammersmith, west London to Sunni Muslim Bangladeshi parents who had emigrated to England in the 1960s. She grew up in Ealing, west London, with her two elder sisters, Rupa and Nutun. She was educated at Notting Hill & Ealing"
"long. In addition, dogs that lived with the presenters often accompanied them on filming assignments. Petra was a female mongrel that appeared on ""Blue Peter"" between 1962 and 1977. Petra was the first ""Blue Peter"" pet, and remains one of the best known. Up to May 2011, Petra is the longest serving ""Blue Peter"" pet. She was weighed on one of the episodes and found to weigh about 2 stone (28 lbs, 13 kg). She had several puppies, including Patch, who also became a ""Blue Peter"" pet, and who predeceased her. Petra lost her teeth at an early age, but"
"Valerie Singleton Valerie Singleton, OBE (born 9 April 1937) is an English television and radio presenter best known as a presenter of the popular children's series ""Blue Peter"" from 1962-1972. She also presented the BBC Radio 4 ""PM"" programme for ten years as well as a series of radio and television programmes on financial and business issues. She is the daughter of an ex-RAF wing commander from Hitchin, Hertfordshire, named Dennis Singleton, later an advertising manager. She was educated at Frensham Heights School in Surrey and at the independent Arts Educational School, Tring Park in Hertfordshire. Singleton wanted to be"
"Peter"" won the BAFTA for Best Children's Programme (Factual): Lewis Bronze. In 2008 ""Blue Peter"" was nominated for the BAFTA Children's Kids Vote Award. Asteroid 16197 Bluepeter is named in its honour. The asteroid was discovered on 7 January 2000, the day that the ""Blue Peter"" time capsules from 1971 and 1984 were unearthed. Blue Peter Blue Peter is a British children's television programme that was first broadcast in 1958. The programme, which has had continuous seasons since it was first aired, is now the longest-running children's TV show in the world. It is currently shown live on the CBBC"
"suffered while trying for a fourth child. Away from writing and broadcasting Ellis is a Board Member of the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith, a Patron of Maggie's Centres, a patron of Humanists UK, and a Council and Honorary Member of the National Youth Theatre. Ellis was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2016 Birthday Honours for services to charity and theatre. Janet Ellis Janet Michell Ellis, (born 16 September 1955) is an English television presenter, actress and writer, who is best known for presenting the BBC children's television programmes ""Blue Peter"" and ""Jigsaw"" between 1979"
"and Ed Sheeran, who was presented with a gold ""Blue Peter"" badge. Former presenters returned for the show and contributed to the broadcast, including Leila Williams, Anita West, Valerie Singleton, Peter Purves, Lesley Judd, Sarah Greene, Peter Duncan, Janet Ellis, Yvette Fielding, John Leslie, Diane-Louise Jordan, Anthea Turner, Tim Vincent, Stuart Miles, Katy Hill, Richard Bacon, Konnie Huq, Simon Thomas, Liz Barker, Zöe Salmon, Andy Akinwolere, Helen Skelton, Joel Defries and Barney Harwood. Matt Baker contributed a pre-recorded message and Mark Curry was represented by a lego model as he had to cancel his contribution due to ill health. The"
"BBC One programme was moved from 5 pm to 4.35 pm to accommodate ""The Weakest Link"", and as a result, ""Blue Peter""s ratings initially dropped to as low as 100,000 viewers in the age 6–12 bracket, before steadily improving. As with the previous decade, numerous presenters joined and left the programme. This included the exits of Thomas, Baker and Barker and the additions of Zöe Salmon, Gethin Jones and Andy Akinwolere. Early 2008 saw the departure of Huq, who had become the longest serving female presenter with over ten years on the show. Later that year, Salmon and Jones both"
"Mike Smith died on 1 August 2014 following complications after major heart surgery. In April 2017, Greene guest presented an episode of ""This Morning"" alongside Phillip Schofield. She returned to guest present the show in July 2017, and again on 4 August 2017 and on 18 August 2017, alongside Rylan Clark-Neal. Greene became Ambassador for ovarian cancer charity Target Ovarian Cancer in 2012. Sarah Greene Elizabeth Sarah Greene (born 24 October 1957) is an English television personality. She presented ""Blue Peter"" from 19 May 1980 until 27 June 1983, as well as ""Saturday Superstore"", and ""Going Live"" for six years."
"Konnie Huq Kanak Asha ""Konnie"" Huq (; born 17 July 1975) is a British television presenter and writer. She was the longest-serving female presenter of ""Blue Peter"", having presented it from 1 December 1997 until 23 January 2008. She presented the 2010 series of ""The Xtra Factor"" on ITV2. Huq was born in Hammersmith, west London to Sunni Muslim Bangladeshi parents who had emigrated to England in the 1960s. She grew up in Ealing, west London, with her two elder sisters, Rupa and Nutun. She was educated at Notting Hill & Ealing High School in London and left school with"
"in 15 years. A fourth presenter, Katy Hill, was introduced in 1995, but unlike earlier decades, there was little stability in the line-up, with resignations and new additions made almost every year of the decade. The 1990s also saw many more live broadcasts on location, with many shot entirely away from the studio. ""Blue Peter"" was also one of the first television series to launch a website. Oliver Macfarlane replaced Bronze as editor in 1996. 1998 marked the 40th anniversary of the TV show. Apart from two summer proms concerts, the most talked about event to celebrate the milestone was"
"Diane-Louise Jordan Diane Johnson (born 28 June 1960), better known by her stage name Diane Louise Jordan, is a British television presenter. She was the first black presenter of the children's television programme ""Blue Peter"", being involved in the programme from 25 January 1990 until 26 February 1996, making her its fourth longest-serving female presenter (after Konnie Huq, Valerie Singleton and Lesley Judd). Born in 1960, Jordan grew up in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. She studied theatre arts at Rose Bruford College, and worked as a stage actress after graduating. She appeared on children's series ""Corners"" when she was spotted by ""Blue"
"Matt Baker (presenter) Matthew James Baker MBE (born 23 December 1977) is an English television presenter, best known for his television work with the BBC. Baker co-presented the children's television show ""Blue Peter"" from 2000 until 2006, BBC One's ""Countryfile"" since 2009 and ""The One Show"" since 2011, with Alex Jones. Baker was born in Easington, County Durham. His father ran a newsagent's shop, and his parents had a smallholding in the village. He has one sister and two half-sisters. Baker attended Easington Village School, then, when he was aged 10, his parents bought a farm west of Durham, which"
"Anthea Turner Anthea Millicent Turner (born 25 May 1960) is an English television presenter. She was a host of ""Blue Peter"" from 1992 until 1994, and of ""GMTV"" from 1994 until 1996. Turner was born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and educated at the direct grant grammar catholic school St Dominic's High School for Girls, Brewood, South Staffordshire. She was one of three daughters born to her parents Brian and Jean Turner. One of her sisters, Ruth, died aged 15. Her other sister is presenter Wendy Turner Webster. Turner joined BBC Radio Stoke as a runner, eventually joining breakfast show presenter Bruno"
"Lindsey Russell Lindsey Russell is the 36th presenter of the long running BBC television programme ""Blue Peter"" who hosted with Barney Harwood from 2013 to 2017 and with Radzi Chinyanganya beginning in 2013. Russell was born in Belgium and was raised in Oxford. She was successful in a competition to find the next presenter for ""Blue Peter"" that attracted 20,000 applicants and was judged by a panel that included TV presenters Eamonn Holmes and Myleene Klass. She won the role shortly after graduating from the University of Bristol after a four-year French and drama course. In 2016 Russell attempted to"
"Yvette Fielding Yvette Paula Fielding (born 23 September 1968) is an English television presenter, producer and actress. She became the youngest presenter on ""Blue Peter"" aged 18, and one of her episodes was subsequently voted the ""Favourite ""Blue Peter"" moment"" ever. With her husband Karl Beattie, she presented the ""Most Haunted"" series on the Living channel, via their own production company, followed by ""Ghosthunting With..."", establishing Fielding as ‘first lady of the paranormal’. She has appeared in a wide range of other programmes, from ""The Wright Stuff"" to ""Through the Keyhole"" and ""I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!""."
"Sarah Greene Elizabeth Sarah Greene (born 24 October 1957) is an English television personality. She presented ""Blue Peter"" from 19 May 1980 until 27 June 1983, as well as ""Saturday Superstore"", and ""Going Live"" for six years. Greene was born in St Pancras, London, the daughter of Welsh DIY expert Harry Greene and English actress Marjie Lawrence. She is the elder sister of presenter Laura Greene. Greene was educated at Gospel Oak Primary School and the Grey Coat Hospital School, London, while also pursuing child acting roles. She graduated with a degree in Drama from the University of Hull. She"
"2015. Anthea Turner Anthea Millicent Turner (born 25 May 1960) is an English television presenter. She was a host of ""Blue Peter"" from 1992 until 1994, and of ""GMTV"" from 1994 until 1996. Turner was born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and educated at the direct grant grammar catholic school St Dominic's High School for Girls, Brewood, South Staffordshire. She was one of three daughters born to her parents Brian and Jean Turner. One of her sisters, Ruth, died aged 15. Her other sister is presenter Wendy Turner Webster. Turner joined BBC Radio Stoke as a runner, eventually joining breakfast show presenter"
"joined the show in 1975 as a production assistant and retired in 2011, making him ""Blue Peter""'s longest serving staff member ever. Presenter Anthea Turner said of Leger: ""Alex was the director we feared and loved in the same sentence; he would push you to your limits of endurance and in my case made me face my fear of water by taking me to Crystal Palace to shoot a film about high board diving. Never have my knees knocked so much."" Writing on ""The Huffington Post"" in November 2012, Leger admitted the ""piles of clippings, strange souvenirs from overseas trips,"
"Espases Hospital in Palma. On 28 October half of his ashes were scattered from a firework rocket at the playing field of his former school Rishworth School. It was his wish that half his ashes were scattered at the school and the other half in Majorca. John Noakes John Noakes (born John W. Bottomley; 6 March 1934 – 28 May 2017) was an English television presenter and personality, best known for co-presenting the BBC children's magazine programme ""Blue Peter"" in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the show's longest-serving presenter, with a tenure that lasted 12 years and 6 months."
"1990s. She was the daughter of Goldie, and succeeded her mother as the ""Blue Peter"" dog. Bonnie appeared in 1,150 editions of the programme, alongside 16 different presenters, until she retired in 1999 to live with Leonie Pocock, her off screen owner. Bonnie died at the age of 15 in 2001. Mabel (born c. 1996 - 4 May 2011) was a ""Blue Merle"" Border Collie and was ""Blue Peter's"" second longest serving dog after Petra being on the show for more than 14 years. Mabel was rescued by the RSPCA who found her in South East London in 1996. She"
"Richard Bacon (broadcaster) Richard Paul Bacon (born 30 November 1975) is an English television and radio presenter. He was a host of the children's show ""Blue Peter""—his first high-profile media role—until he was fired in 1998 after 18 months for admitting to taking cocaine. He has since worked as a reporter or presenter on numerous television shows, including ""The Big Breakfast"", and on radio stations including Capital FM, Xfm London and BBC Radio Five Live. In 2016 Bacon became the presenter of The National Geographic Channel's reboot of its documentary/panel discussion TV series, ""Explorer"". Bacon grew up in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire,"
"claimed that they still had their Blue Peter badge). During the late 1970s and early 1980s, the programme's main presenter was Gordon Clough, who would typically prepare for the programme by completing the ""Times"", ""Guardian"" and ""FT"" crosswords. Valerie Singleton and Hugh Sykes co-presented the show during the 1980s but had a difficult relationship, with Singleton admitting she threw a cup of water in his face while live on air. Singleton made a one-off return to ""PM"" on 29 February 2016 to co-present a special 'Leap Day' programme, alongside Eddie Mair, and proposed marriage to him at the end of"
"appeared in December 2017 in a tribute programme to fellow Blue Peter presenter, John Noakes, who had died earlier that year. On 16 October 2018, she appeared on BBC Breakfast and later that day on Blue Peter to celebrate their sixtieth anniversary. Lesley Judd Lesley Judd (born 20 December 1946) is an English dancer and television presenter, best known as a long-serving host of the BBC children's programme ""Blue Peter"". Born in London, Judd was educated at the independent Arts Educational School, Tring Park in Hertfordshire. One of Judd's earliest appearances was as a child actor, playing a schoolgirl in"
"subsequently purchased and installed at Sunderland University's David Puttnam Media Centre in August 2013. When the new series started on 26 September 2011, after the usual summer break, Harwood and Skelton revealed the new look ""Blue Peter"" studio along with the new music and title sequence. Departed presenter Andy Akinwolere was not initially replaced, and for the first time in 50 years only two presenters remained on the programme. The new ""Blue Peter"" Garden, located outside the studios, was officially opened by Princess Anne in February 2012. From 12 January 2012, ""Blue Peter"" has been broadcast all year round (with"
"the programme at Easter and moving away from London so she could spend more time with Dexter and the rest of her family. She was replaced by Zöe Salmon, who originally took Liz's place in December 2004 when she had her baby. During her six years on Blue Peter, Barker presented with Konnie Huq, Simon Thomas, Matt Baker, Zöe Salmon and Gethin Jones. On 11 April 2006, Barker left the programme with a special ""This Is Your Life""-style show devoted to her, featuring former presenters, family, friends and people she had met along her ""Blue Peter"" travels, including Kitty Hart-Moxon."
"credited to Christopher Trace, though Marguerite Patten is another possibility. Trace also used the line ""And now for something completely different"", which was later taken up by ""Monty Python"". Time is also often given over to reading letters and showing pictures sent in by viewers. Over 5,000 editions have been produced since 1958, and almost every episode from 1964 onwards still exists in the BBC archives. This is unusual for programmes of that era. Editor Biddy Baxter personally ensured that telerecordings and, from 1970, video recording were kept of each episode. Many items from ""Blue Peter"" history have become embedded"