John Hunter Blair
Director
Blue Peter (1958)
1961
A fun-packed and informative magazine show for younger viewers with information and reports from around the world.
Released Oct. 16, 1958
Episode 25 min
None+
Genres: Family
Keywords: imdb.magazine-show, tmdb.magazine-show, imdb.partially-lost-tv-series, imdb.british, imdb.children, imdb.two-word-title, imdb.color-in-title + 2 more, imdb.long-running-tv, imdb.bbc
Production Companies: BBC
Network: BBC Television
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S4E1 - Episode 1
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. including The Mumbles Railway, Reminiscences by Wynford Vaughan Thomas.
Jan. 2, 1961, midnight
S4E2 - Episode 2
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Coins in Your Pocket: 1: The Penny R. J. Martin talks about Coins in Your Pocket.
Jan. 9, 1961, midnight
S4E3 - Episode 3
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. The Story of the Fire Engine: Part 1
Jan. 16, 1961, midnight
S4E4 - Episode 4
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including Coins in Your Pocket: 2: Small change R. J. Martin talking about Coins in Your Pocket and The Story of the Fire Engine: Part 2
Jan. 23, 1961, midnight
S4E5 - Episode 5
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. The Story of the Fire Engine: Part 3
Jan. 30, 1961, midnight
S4E6 - Episode 6
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including The Story of the Fire Engine: Part 4 told by G. V. Blackstone and Coins in Your Pocket: 3: Crowns and Florins, a talk by R. J. Martin.
Feb. 6, 1961, midnight
S4E7 - Episode 7
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams. A Visit to Cruft's Dog Show. Packi's Balloon Adventures: 1: China written and drawn by Tony Hart. The Story of the Bell told by Ranald Clouston.
Feb. 13, 1961, midnight
S4E8 - Episode 8
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams.
Including Coins in Your Pocket: 4: Sovereigns and Bank Notes, a talk by R. J. Martin and
Packi's Balloon Adventures: 2: South America, written and drawn by Tony Hart.
Feb. 20, 1961, midnight
S4E9 - Episode 9
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including Packi's Balloon Adventures: 3: Australia, written and drawn by Tony Hart and The Story of the Bell told by Ranald Clouston.
Feb. 27, 1961, midnight
S4E10 - Episode 10
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including Coins in Your Pocket: 5: Strange Money, a talk by R. J. Martin. Packi's Balloon Adventures: 4: The South Pole, written and drawn by Tony Hart.
March 6, 1961, midnight
S4E11 - Episode 11
Introduced by Leila Williams. Packi's Balloon Adventures: 5: England, written and drawn by Tony Hart. How to Mend a Puncture and an extract from the film Diesel Train Ride.
March 13, 1961, midnight
S4E12 - Episode 12
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including Control of the Ball, First steps for very young players shown by David Potter and Packi's Balloon Adventures: 6: France, written and drawn by Tony Hart.
March 20, 1961, midnight
S4E13 - Episode 13
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Children's Life in Other Lands: 7: Switzerland. A film showing the daily life of the Preisig family in Appenzell. Specially produced for 'Blue Peter' by the Swiss Television Service.
March 27, 1961, midnight
S4E14 - Episode 14
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. April in Italy: First week, a journey in a crack express train, the beginning of a famous children's story, and a look at some Italian dogs.
April 3, 1961, midnight
S4E15 - Episode 15
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. April in Italy: Second week. You see some old Italian customs, learn how Italian designers have influenced the world of motor cars, and hear some more of a famous story.
April 10, 1961, midnight
S4E16 - Episode 16
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. April in Italy: Third Week. You see something of the Italian countryside, hear some more about Pinocchio, and get some hints on collecting Italian stamps.
April 17, 1961, midnight
S4E17 - Episode 17
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. April in Italy: Fourth week, including a show of some of the interesting things that Italy sends to Britain.
April 24, 1961, midnight
S4E18 - Episode 18
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Young Modellers' League, first of a new series on trains, aeroplanes, and ships. The Girl Who Liked Animals by Pamela Young (aged 7), a prize-winning entry from our competition. Dressing Up: 1: The Nurse
May 1, 1961, midnight
S4E19 - Episode 19
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Young Modellers' League, a new series on trains, aeroplanes, and ships. Pinocchio, another chapter from the story by C. Collodi. Told by Richard Mayes. Dressing Up: The Nurse: part 2
May 8, 1961, midnight
S4E20 - Episode 20
For younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams. Dressing Up: The Nurse. The Journey Over the White Beach. A story by Helen Milefantl (aged 12), told by David Enders. First Steps with a Tennis Racquet, shown by David Potter.
May 15, 1961, midnight
S4E21 - Episode 21
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Young Modellers' League, a new series on trains, aeroplanes, and ships. The Lion on the Path, a story told by Hugh Tracey. What's New for Dolls. Shown by Peggy Franks.
May 29, 1961, midnight
S4E22 - Episode 22
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including Dogs' Day, a film story of a children's dog show and Dreamy Daniel in a cartoon film Jungle Capers.
June 5, 1961, midnight
S4E23 - Episode 23
For younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams. Spring Babies. Some unusual pets born this year shown by Charles Trevisick. Flying Saucer, Dreamy Daniel in a cartoon film. Birds, a cartoon film showing the adventures of some feathered boy scouts.
June 12, 1961, midnight
S4E24 - Episode 24
For younger viewers. Wallis Rigby and Christopher Trace talk about making models that fly. The Girl on the Rock, Hugh Tracey tells a story and Aerobatics, Dreamy Daniel in a cartoon film.
June 19, 1961, midnight
S4E25 - Episode 25
For younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams. Watching Wimbledon. David Potter helps you to enjoy the game. Terror of the Track, Dreamy Daniel in a cartoon film. Ponds and Jam Jars: 1 with Kenneth Exall, Gillian Hudson, Roger May.
June 26, 1961, midnight
S4E26 - Episode 26
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. The Python. Hugh Tracer tells a story.
Alpine Antics, Dreamy Daniel in a cartoon film. Ponds and Jam Jars: 2, with Kenneth Exall, Gillian Hudson, Roger May.
July 3, 1961, midnight
S4E27 - Episode 27
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Making Model Boats from Kits, shown by Christopher Trace. Exit the Champ, [Starring] Dreamy Daniel. Doorbells, a cartoon film showing what might happen if you rang once too often.
July 10, 1961, midnight
S4E28 - Episode 28
For younger viewers, introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including Young Modellers' League, a new series on trains, aeroplanes, and ships and How Rabbits Got Their Short Tails, a story told by Hugh Tracey.
July 17, 1961, midnight
S4E29 - Episode 29
For younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams. Including: More About Brownies: 1 and
101 Dalmatians - an extract from the Walt Disney film.
July 24, 1961, midnight
S4E30 - Episode 30
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including More About Brownies: 2 and an excerpt from the film The Boy Who Stole a Million with a visit from Maurice Reyna, the young boy who plays the title role (shown by courtesy of British Lion/Bryanston).
July 31, 1961, midnight
S4E31 - Episode 31
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including:
More About Brownies: 3 and The Absent-Minded Professor, an excerpt from the Walt Disney film.
Aug. 14, 1961, midnight
S4E32 - Episode 32
For younger viewers introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including More About Brownies: 4 and filming on location for "Whistle Down the Wind" starring Hayley Mills with an excerpt from the film, shown by courtesy of the Rank Organisation and Malcolm Mitchell with his guitar.
Aug. 21, 1961, midnight
S4E33 - Episode 33
For younger viewers introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams including Show Cats and Kittens presented by Irene Statman and How to Make Glove Puppets.
Aug. 28, 1961, midnight
S4E34 - Episode 34
For younger viewers introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. How to Build Your Own Model Theatre. Hugh Tracey tells a story: Mapandangare the Great Baboon and The Story of the Bicycle: 1, told by Reginald Shaw.
Sept. 4, 1961, midnight
S4E35 - Episode 35
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. How to Build Your Own Model Theatre. Hugh Tracey tells a story: Mapandangare the Great Baboon. The Story of the Bicycle: 1. Told by Reginald Shaw.
Sept. 11, 1961, midnight
S4E36 - Episode 36
For younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams and Christopher Trace. How to Build Your Own Model Theatre. How the Rabbits Got Their Short Tails, Hugh Tracey tells a story. The Story of the Bicycle: 2, told by Reginald Shaw.
Sept. 18, 1961, midnight
S4E37 - Episode 37
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including: How to Build Your Own Model Theatre, a Story About St. Pancras and King's Cross
told by Donald Bisset. The Story of the Bicycle: 3 told by Reginald Shaw.
Sept. 25, 1961, midnight
S4E38 - Episode 38
for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including: Blue Peter Alphabet: A for Aircraft. Packi's Adventures, written and drawn by Tony Hart. The Story of the Bicycle: 4 told by Reginald Shaw.
Oct. 2, 1961, midnight
S4E39 - Episode 39
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including: Blue Peter Alphabet: B for Buses. An excerpt from the film "The Parent Trap" starring Hayley Mills (Shown by courtesy of Walt Disney Productions). The Story of the Bicycle: 5. Told by Reginald Shaw.
Oct. 9, 1961, midnight
S4E40 - Episode 40
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including Blue Peter Alphabet: C for Cooking. Packi's Adventures, written and drawn by Tony Hart. Blue Peter Third Birthday Surprise.
Oct. 16, 1961, midnight
S4E41 - Episode 41
For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including Blue Peter Alphabet: D for Deep Sea Diving. The Turks and the Cows, a Hungarian cartoon film. How to Build Your Own Model Theatre.
Oct. 23, 1961, midnight
S4E42 - Episode 42
for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including Blue Peter Alphabet: F for Fireworks. Packi's Adventures, written and drawn by Tony Hart. How to Build Your Own Model Theatre.
Oct. 30, 1961, midnight
S4E43 - Episode 43
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including Blue Peter Alphabet: E for Engineering. The Fly Who Wanted a Tail, a traditional Russian folk-story told by Elena Snow. How to Build Your Own Model Theatre.
Nov. 6, 1961, midnight
S4E44 - Episode 44
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including
Blue Peter Alphabet: G for Gymnastics. Packi's Adventures, written and drawn by Tony Hart. How to Build Your Own Model Theatre.
Nov. 13, 1961, midnight
S4E45 - Episode 45
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including
Blue Peter Alphabet: H for Horses. The Jolaes Puppets. How to Build Your Own Model Theatre.
Nov. 20, 1961, midnight
S4E46 - Episode 46
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including: Micki, Wild Dog of the North, an excerpt from the film. Shown by courtesy of Walt Disney Productions. Chris and Leila take you on a visit to the British Manufacturers' Toy Fair. Letter 'I' in the Blue Peter Alphabet.
Nov. 27, 1961, midnight
S4E47 - Episode 47
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including Packi's Adventures, written, drawn, and told by Tony Hart. Letter J in the Blue Peter Alphabet. Chris and Leila show you how to make A Doll's House.
Dec. 4, 1961, midnight
S4E48 - Episode 48
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. In this week's edition: Chris and Leila show you how to make A Doll's House. Leila Williams tells the story of The Lonely Reindeer, written by Rosemary Hart and Blue Peter Alphabet this week reaches the letter K.
Dec. 11, 1961, midnight
S4E49 - Episode 49
A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Packi's Adventures, written, drawn, and told by Tony Hart. Toytime, a look at some toys to be shown at the Harrogate International Toy Fair next month. Pinocchio, an excerpt from the Walt Disney film. Blue Peter Alphabet reaches the letter L.
Dec. 18, 1961, midnight
Network: BBC Television
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Oct. 16, 1958
Last Air Date: Oct. 17, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG
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