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Iconic kids show Blue Peter ditched from TV after 66 years as devastated staff have ‘no idea what’s going on’

Published on March 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Iconic kids show Blue Peter ditched from TV after 66 years as devastated staff have ‘no idea what’s going on’

LEGENDARY children’s TV show Blue Peter has been axed from television after an incredible 66 years – leaving devastated staff reeling from the shock move.

The long-running BBC programme, which first aired in 1958, has been a staple of British childhoods for generations.

Four Blue Peter presenters posing for a photo.
Blue Peter presentersStuart Miles, Katy Hill, Romana D'Annunzio and Richard Bacon,in 1997
Blue Peter badge made from recycled materials.
The iconic Blue Peter handed out to kids over the years for achievments
The Duchess of Cambridge with children pond dipping.
The Princess of Wales appeared on the show launching a Blue Peter competition with presenter Lindsey Russell in 2019
Anthea Turner at the Blue Peter office.
Blue Peter legend Anthea Turner

But bosses have now pulled the plug on its TV broadcasts, shifting it permanently online.

Its former star Simon Thomas shared the news on Instagram, writing: “Apparently (I had no idea) today is the last ever LIVE Blue Peter on television.

“The show isn’t finishing, there is apparently going to be a show online; just not live on the TV anymore.”

Despite its wholesome reputation, the way it’s been ditched has been anything but smooth.

Insiders claimed the decision was quietly made behind the scenes.

‘A HUGE SHOCK’

A show insider revealed the move had been kept under wraps for months, with many crew members still unaware of the full details.

“Of course, this has been in the works for months,”; the source told The Mail on Sunday.

“The big bosses all knew what was happening, and those they did tell were told to keep it quiet. It’s a huge shock, and a number of the crew still have no idea what’s going on.”;

At its peak, Blue Peter was broadcast three times a week on BBC One, making household names of presenters including Anthea Turner, Peter Purves, Valerie Singleton, and Peter Duncan.

Famous for its make-and-do segments, legendary pets, and coveted Blue Peter badges, the show has remained a cosy favourite for kids over the decades.

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