First airing on October 16 1958 - Blue Peter was the first show of it's kind to cater for an audience of children between 5 & 8. It was initially scheduled to feature on our screens once a month, but eventually came to be on our screens for a whole 5 days a week.
It's name comes from a maritime signal 'The Blue Peter' which signals that a ship is about to leave. Ironic really ain't it - that 54 years later the ship is finally leaving. An institution normally consisting of four presenters, usually two females & two males & most famed for the magic Blue Peter badges. Badges which apparently can get you in free of charge to any mueseum across the country. Check this video below if you don't believe me>
This is a clip of BBC Three drama Being Human & in this episode Tom (A Were Wolf) falls for Alison (a Blue Peter badge Holder). This episode commences with both Tom & Alison, aswell as Hal (a vampire) & his girlfreind a gothic chick, going on a double date to the national history mueseum (i believe it was) & in it the foursome are allowed free entrance thanks to Alison's Blue Peter badge. Which you can see if you skip to about 6 minutes in.
That's what were losing though it appears - not only free entrance to any mueseum across the country for all new Blue Peter Badge holders, but the end of an era for one of the BBC's most famous shows. A show which i see last i believe Last December when it featured singer Ed Sheeran (incredibly a BP badge holder himself from when he was a kid) as a guest presenter making xmas decorations. Someone who i'm sure will be just as upset as many amongst the country. A tradgedy which i'm sure has hit many very hard, but let's remember the good times everyone & if you're not a BP badge holder yourself - i believe their is a massive bidding war going on as we speak on ebay.com. So if you can buy one make sure you do & help us to remember this great part of British History.
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