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Blue Peter (UK)
TV Series (1958 - 2013)
Blue peter is a well loved british television program made for children by the BBC. The show is also famous for its "makes", which are demonstrations of how to construct a useful object or prepare food. These have given rise to the oft-used phrase "Here's one I made earlier", as presenters bring out a perfect and completed version of the object the
Series Info
Type:
N/A
Premiered:
Oct. 16, 1958
Status:
Returning Series
Runtime:
25 min.
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Series Fun Facts
- Because this episode features a lengthy demonstration of the workings of a TV studio, it was chosen as the episode that was repeated on 17 May 2012 as part of a series of programmes on BBC…
[show]Because this episode features a lengthy demonstration of the workings of a TV studio, it was chosen as the episode that was repeated on 17 May 2012 as part of a series of programmes on BBC Four about BBC Television Centre.
[hide] - The title music is called "Barnacle Bill", composed by Ashworth Hope.
- Of the period 16th October 1958 to 5th November 1962, only two clips from the show are known to be archived. Approximately 312 editions survive from between 12 November 1962 and 9th December…
[show]Of the period 16th October 1958 to 5th November 1962, only two clips from the show are known to be archived. Approximately 312 editions survive from between 12 November 1962 and 9th December 1968, whilst (thanks to long-term series editor Biddy Baxter) every episode exists from Thursday 12th December 1968 onwards.
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