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‘I’ve never been scared of saying what I think’: Janet Ellis on godlessness, grief and life beyond Blue Peter

The broadcaster becomes president of Humanists UK in the new year. She talks about juggling TV work with single motherhood, losing her husband, and why she’d rather have specialised in acting

The Guardian - UK

Who is John Leslie? A look back at the former Blue Peter presenter's career

Two decades on, the former Blue Peter presenter remains one of the most talked-about figures in the history of UK broadcasting

Evening Standard

‘I’m in my sod-it era’: Sophie Ellis-Bextor on speaking up, suing the tabloids and finding power in perimenopause

The singer’s kitchen discos and that Saltburn scene have given her the mother of all career resurgences. So how is she capitalising on this midlife moment? With an album about the perimenopause

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‘I’m the first Blue Peter presenter who can’t blink’: inside the revamp of TV’s oldest kids’ show

They’ve hired a puppet as a host, moved set and are targeting the TikTok generation. Stars old and new line up to explain why it’s time for the television classic to evolve or die

The Guardian - UK

Much-loved presenter gets gold Blue Peter badge 31 years after her final episode

Anthea Turner last hosted the show in1994

The Independent UK

Anthea Turner joins Queen Elizabeth and David Attenborough in receiving Gold Blue Peter badge

The television presenter, now 64, fronted Blue Peter between 1992 and 1994 and became one of its most memorable faces

Evening Standard

Anthea Turner receives gold Blue Peter badge 31 years after her final episode

Turner said: ‘This is my proudest moment and I won’t forget it.’

Evening Standard

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Ex-Blue Peter star Katy Hill reveals BBC producer called her ‘fat’ despite being size 12

The presenter, now 54, says behind the daring stunts and fearless image on Blue Peter, she secretly struggled with body image pressures and criticism from inside the BBC

Evening Standard

Biddy Baxter was warm, funny and inspirational

Letters: Catriona Lamont says her encouragement helped kickstart a scientific career. Plus a letter from John Hinkly

The Guardian - UK

Here’s one she made earlier! Biddy Baxter, the TV genius who made Blue Peter matter

Baxter was the sharp – if tough – TV brain behind the beloved children’s show’s most celebrated parts, from the studio pets to the coveted badges

The Guardian - UK

Biddy Baxter obituary

Pioneering producer who shaped Blue Peter into one of Britain’s most popular and enduring children’s television programmes

The Guardian - UK

Blue Peter legend Biddy Baxter dies aged 92 as tributes pour in for children's TV pioneer

Baxter took over as editor of Blue Peter in 1965, several years after the programme’s launch

Evening Standard

Blue Peter pioneer dies, aged 92

Biddy Baxter introduced the famous Blue Peter badge

The Independent UK

All the changes coming to Blue Peter in September

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Beloved children’s entertainer named as new Blue Peter host

Hacker T Dog will join Blue Peter in September

Evening Standard

Hacker T Dog announced as new Blue Peter presenter

Hacker T Dog – with the help of puppeteer Phil Fletcher – will join the current presenters as Blue Peter reveals a new look and format in September.

The Independent UK

Rolls-Royce for King Charles’ coronation among gifts royal family received

Buckingham Palace has revealed the gifts the royals received included Blue Peter badges to a cobble from Coronation Street set

Evening Standard

Blue Peter to air with ‘digital-first magazine format’ from new studio

From September, one of the world’s longest-running children’s TV shows will reveal a new look and format.

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From John Noakes to Konnie Huq: All 43 Blue Peter presenters as BBC stops live episodes

Show has been running for 67 years but will no longer be live

The Independent UK

BBC announces end of 66-year-old Blue Peter tradition

Former presenters revealed they had ‘no idea’ about show’s shake-up

Evening Standard

Blue Peter says goodbye to live shows with final episode

Blue Peter will continue to be broadcast on CBBC, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

The Independent UK

Prince of Wales tells Blue Peter Earthshot winners: ‘Here’s one I made earlier’

William made eco-friendly bird feeders with the winning children.

Evening Standard

Prince of Wales meets Blue Peter Earthshot competition winners

The BBC competition invited children to submit an original proposal aiming to achieve one of the five goals set out by William’s Earthshot Prize.

Evening Standard

Veteran broadcaster rules out Match Of The Day role

Sports presenter Hazel Irvine, 59, advised aspiring broadcasters to ‘read, read, read, and write, write, write’ and pursue their dreams.

The Independent UK

Konnie Huq hasn’t bought new clothes for 20 years

And she wants you to follow suit

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