After a television run spanning 66 years, the beloved British children’s program, Blue Peter, has taped its final live episode.
Starting from now, the series that made its debut on television screens back in October 1958, will no longer air live but instead, it will transition to airing pre-recorded episodes.
Over the last several years, I’ve been an avid fan of Blue Peter, enjoying its unique blend of live and pre-recorded episodes. Now, it seems this cherished series is making a change, moving forward exclusively with pre-recorded shows.
On Friday, March 21st, former Blue Peter star Simon Thomas expressed his sorrow after hearing about the recent alteration, via a post on Instagram.
It appears that today marks the final live broadcast of Blue Peter on television. Contrary to popular belief, the show isn’t ending entirely – instead, it will continue in an online format, but without the live television broadcast.
In his extensive comment, he mentioned that reminiscing about the exciting times on #bluepeter will always fill him with gratitude for three reasons: Firstly, the show gave me an opportunity all those years back when I was completely inexperienced and unknown. Secondly, a Children’s BBC editor had told me just a couple of years prior that I wouldn’t succeed as a kids presenter! But the show believed in me regardless.
2. In retrospect, it seems we were part of the final era of children’s television glory; a period when children’s shows dominated the afternoon and weekend slots on BBC1 and ITV.
In a time when audiences numbered in the millions, not just thousands, I’m not boasting when I call it a “golden” age. However, things have splintered and shifted since then, transforming the way children interact with entertainment forever. Such an era will never return again.
3. During that time, I had the opportunity to host a live program. There’s something truly unique about live TV, and those years were filled with valuable lessons for me. The experiences laid the groundwork for my career in sports, as everything in that field is conducted live.
Reflecting on my experiences, I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to work on a show like #BluePeter and build the career I have today. These moments have etched unforgettable memories into my life. To clarify any confusion, Blue Peter will not be ending; instead, it will no longer air live television.
Blue Peter, known as the longest-running kids’ television program ever made, aired from London’s Television Centre for many years, then shifted its base to MediaCityUK in Salford during the early 2010s.
Previous hosts have been the likes of Peter Duncan, Zoe Salman, Richard Bacon, Anthea Turner, Konnie Huq, and Matt Baker.
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2025-03-23 14:04