Does Blue Peter still have a garden?

Does Blue Peter still have a garden?

The show has had a garden in both London and Salford, known as the Blue Peter Garden, which is used during the summer and for outdoor activities….

Blue Peter
Original release 16 October 1958 – present

What has happened to the Blue Peter garden?

Blue Peter’s sunken garden and its ornamental fishpond, situated since the late 1970s at the BBC’s west London headquarters in Television Centre, will be moved to a landscaped area known as The Green, outside Dock House, one of three buildings occupied by the BBC at MediaCityUK in Salford.

Why is Blue Peter called Blue Peter?

The nautical theme of the logo matched the show’s title. For “Blue Peter” is actually the name of a simple naval signal flag, flown by ships as they prepare to leave port. The sight of a blue square around a white square being hoisted up the masthead alerted crew and passengers that the ship was ready to make sail.

Did Les Ferdinand wreck the Blue Peter garden?

Promoted Stories. It was reported that Ferdinand admitted he “helped a few people over the wall” but said he did not take part in the vandalism. But in an interview due to be broadcast on the BBC on Saturday, former Toon star Ferdinand clears up the rumours once and for all.

Where was the original Blue Peter garden?

The old garden was created outside the BBC canteen in West London, with a sunken pond and a statue of Petra the dog.

Where is the new Blue Peter garden?

In May Mwaksy and Richie officially opened the brand new Blue Peter Garden: Discover Soil, at the Chelsea Flower Show in London! The iconic event is hosted for five days each year to show the latest and greatest garden designs – and this year Blue Peter was there too!

What is Lindsey from Blue Peter doing now?

Lindsey is now a regular reporter for both Morning Live and The One Show on BBC One and she hosts her own radio programme for Heart Radio, live on air from 01:00 through to 06:00 every Saturday and Sunday.

What is the rarest Blue Peter badge?

The Gold Blue Peter badge
The Gold Blue Peter badge is the rarest badge of them all and are only given to individuals for extraordinary achievements.

Who invented Blue Peter?

John Hunter Blair
Blue Peter, the longest running children’s programme in the world – and quite possibly the best loved – began on 16 October 1958. It was created by John Hunter Blair and first presented by Leila Williams and Christopher Trace. The programme was 15 minutes long and scheduled to run for only 6 weeks.

What is Lyndsay Russell doing now?

Lindsey is now a regular reporter for The One Show and presents segments for Morning Live on BBC One. She hosts her own radio programme for Heart Radio, live on air from 01:00 through to 06:00 every Saturday and Sunday.

Who is leaving Blue Peter 2020?

Adam Beales is Leaving Blue Peter describing his time on the show as “one of the best experiences of my life”. After a “life-changing” two years with BP, Adam who made the announcement said: “I have some news to share with you all.

Who designed the Blue Peter garden in 1974?

gardener Percy Thrower
The garden first appeared in 1974, a private patch with a sunken pond section outside Television Centre’s staff canteen in West London. It was designed by TV gardener Percy Thrower and looks very suburban.

When did Blue Peter start?

October 16, 1958Blue Peter / First episode date

Is Blue Peter still running?

Blue Peter is a British children’s television programme created by John Hunter Blair. The first programme was broadcast on 16 October 1958, and the series still airs as of 27 June 2022.

Where is the Blue Peter Petra statue?

Statue of Petra the dog in the BBC’s ‘Blue Peter’ garden at MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, Manchester, England, UK.

Are Gold Blue Peter badges real Gold?

The Gold badge (a gold-plated brooch in the shape of the ship logo): This is Blue Peter’s highest award and is given for exceptional achievement, such as to people who have performed acts of extreme bravery, or represented their country in a major event. It takes the form of a gold-plated ship-shaped pin brooch.

What is a diamond Blue Peter badge?

Diamond badge, This was a badge given out in 2018 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Blue Peter and was given to viewers who had already got a blue badge.

  • October 28, 2022