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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Valerie singleton - The Untold Story

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 · Aug 11, 2025

Blue Peter Legend Finally Breaks Silence on Secret Fling with Co-Star After Decades of Rumours

Peter Purves, a face many grew up watching on Blue Peter, has finally opened up about the long-rumoured fling he had with his co-star Valerie Singleton.

The Fashion Central · Apr 28, 2025

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

Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2025

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Farewell pooping elephants! Goodbye Shep on the spoons! It’s the sad end of an era for Blue Peter

After 67 years and many wild incidents etched on Britain’s collective memory, the world’s longest-running children’s TV show will stop going out live. Will it ever go viral again?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2025

There's been EIGHT Blue Peter badges in its 60yr history - and there's going to be ninth

It is now 60 years since the Blue Peter Badge appeared on our screens, with 1.5 million handed out so far - and even the King has received one

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023

Edinburgh special captures Blue Peter's Val Singleton chatting with young golfers in 1973

Rare Blue Peter special from 50 years ago shows legendary presenter Valerie Singleton showing viewers the best sights and attractions from around the capital - including an endearing chat with some very young golfers on Bruntsfield Links.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 6, 2023

Blue Peter star Valerie Singleton says she almost didn't land life-changing role on BBC show

Valerie Singleton – who was a regular presenter on Blue Peter for a decade from 1962 to 1972 – has spoken about her experience fronting the show to mark the BBC turning 100 earlier this week

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

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