Nick Knowles' brutal Strictly assessment after horror knee injury forced him to quit
#BluePeter
1968: BEHIND THE SCENES in BBC STUDIO ONE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou0drVSmHY0
It's fascinating how ANALOGUE everything was even at that late date.
Anthea Turner Reflects on Her Blue Peter Years and Career Journey
Anthea Turner, born in 1960 in Stoke-on-Trent, began her career in broadcasting with BBC Radio Stoke before becoming a presenter on Blue Peter from 1992 to 1994. She recalls the intense pressure of live TV, especially when demonstrating how to build the iconic Thunderbirds' Tracy Island playset, whi... [More info]
Broadcaster Anthea Turner looks back: ‘I spent my Blue Peter era scared to death I was going to get found out’ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/oct/05/broadcaster-anthea-turner-looks-back-i-spent-my-blue-peter-era-scared-to-death-i-was-going-to-get-found-out #Television&radio #Lifeandstyle #Photography #Television #BluePeter #GMTV
Blue Peter legend Tim Vincent 'hasn't aged a day' as he poses with twin sons
The Internet. I wonder if this thing will take off. 🤔
Biddy Baxter von Blau Peter ⛵️
as integral to the culture of Dr Who fans as Bernard Cribbins
#BluePeter ⛵️ may have been more successful than its rival but I'll always have a soft spot for #RedKen . :commie:
Today is World Elephant Day.
Valerie Singleton, Peter Purves, John Noakes, Alec Smith the zookeeper, and Lulu the elephant.
This episode of Blue Peter on 3 July 1969 was pre-recorded. After being offered the chance to re-shoot the ending, editor Biddy Baxter demurred, saying "It's the funniest thing I've ever seen. I don't want to lose a second of it."
BBC News article on Biddy Baxter. #BluePeter https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c844nlk731go
My mum worked with Biddy Baxter. Both women were formidable – and absolutely terrifying | Zoe Williams https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/aug/11/my-mum-worked-with-biddy-baxter-both-women-were-formidable-and-absolutely-terrifying #Television&radio #Lifeandstyle #Television #BluePeter #Culture #Women
RIP Biiddy Baxter, longtime producer of #BluePeter. Who clearly never twigged Simon Groom’s remark (following a feature about a fibre-glass replica of the original metal Sanctuary Knocker on the door of Durham Cathedral) “They certainly are a wonderful pair of knockers.”
"The increasing marginalisation of Blue Peter due to technological trends – it is now screened weekly on a niche channel – was painful to her in later life."
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/aug/11/biddy-baxter-tribute-blue-peter
Biddy Baxter, Longtime BBC ‘Blue Peter’ Editor Who Shaped Generations, Dies at 92
https://variety.com/2025/tv/obituaries-people-news/biddy-baxter-dead-bbc-blue-peter-editor-1236486418/
#Global #News #Obituaries #PeopleNews #BBC #BiddyBaxter #BluePeter
Very sad to see that #BiddyBaxter has died. #BluePeter was an important part of so many children’s formative TV viewing. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/aug/11/blue-peter-editor-biddy-baxter-dies
Farewell Biddy Baxter, a vitally formative influence on my childhood.
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/aug/11/biddy-baxter-obituary-blue-peter
Biddy Baxter, Longtime BBC ‘Blue Peter’ Editor Who Shaped Generations, Dies at 92
#Variety #Global #News #Obituaries #PeopleNews #BBC #BiddyBaxter #BluePeter
Biddy Baxter, Longtime BBC ‘Blue Peter’ Editor Who Shaped Generations, Dies at 92
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