"Blue Peter" 50th Anniversary Book

Half a century ago Blue Peter set sail. In the early days no one at the BBC realized what a success it would be, but over the decades it has provided some of television's most iconic moments. 50 years later, it is still at the core of children's programming at the BBC. Beautifully illustrated with many rare and previously unpublished photographs, this is the official celebration of a national treasure. Read the fascinating inside stories of this amazing programme, from its evolution to the people and animals who captured the imagination and entertained and educated millions of the nation's youth across generations. Revive memories of presenters, pets, makes, appeals, special assignments, famous guests, badges and more, and let this wonderful book delight and entertain you just as the programme did when you were young.

Foreword - Biddy Baxter. Introduction - Richard Marson. CHAPTER 1: RAISING THE FLAG (the beginning). Presenters: Chris Trace; Leila Williams; Anita West. Features: Barnacle Bill. CHAPTER 2: NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT (the 60s). Presenters: Valerie Singleton; John Noakes; Peter Purves. Features: Here's One I Made Earlier; We Never Asked For Money. CHAPTER 3: FUR AND FEATHER. CHAPTER 4: A WONDERFUL SPLASH OF COLOUR (the 70s). Presenters: Lesley Judd; Simon Groom; Chris Wenner; Tina Heath. Features: In The Garden; Blue Peter Books. CHAPTER 5: FAMOUS FACES. CHAPTER 6: FAST FORWARD (the 80s). Presenters: Sarah Greene; Peter Duncan; Janet Ellis; Michael Sundin; Mark Curry; Caron Keating; Yvette Fielding; John Leslie. Features: Blue Peter Badges. CHAPTER 7: TWO TO THREE, THREE TO FOUR (the 90s). Presenters: Diane-Louise Jordan; Anthea Turner; Tim Vincent; Stuart Miles; Katy Hill; Romana D'Annunzio; Richard Bacon; Konnie Huq; Simon Thomas; Matt Baker. CHAPTER 8: RECORD BREAKER (the 00s). Presenters: Liz Barker; Zoe Salmon; Gethin Jones; Andy Akinwolere.

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