Throughout the early years of his career, Peter Purves became one of the most famous faces of children’s TV as a presenter on ...

Blue Peter, the longest-running children's show in the world, has recorded its final live episode as the show moves to a pre-recorded format, the BBC has confirmed. The corporation said the ...

Blue Peter has recorded its final live episode ... Christopher Trace: 1958-1967 One of two initial hosts, Trace brought gravitas to the show in his suit and tie. Leila Williams: 1958-1962 At ...

Blue Peter was once the BBC's flagship – the longest-running children's programme in the world, watched by eight million during its heyday every Monday and Thursday teatime. That flagship has ...