#OnThisDay 1977: Blue Peter’s resident stunt man, John Noakes, scaled the death-defying heights of Nelson’s Column to clean out some pigeon poo. For more Blue Peter clips, check out our collection here – https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/blue-peter/zvfrhbk | BBC Archive
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“I’d rather not look over the edge actually!” #OnThisDay 1977: Blue Peter daredevil John Noakes scaled the dizzying heights of Nelson’s Column to clean out some pigeon poo. Watch the full video on our YouTube Page. Link in the comments. | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay 1968: John Noakes took two of the Blue Peter Pets out for a picnic in Jurassic - sorry, Crystal Palace - Park. | BBC Archive
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OnThisDay 1973: John Noakes caught up with a 73 year old man who had a unique talent for jumping over pillar boxes! For more classic Blue Peter from the 70s, you can visit https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/blue-peter--1970s/zd9qgwx | BBC Archive
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OnThisDay 1973: John Noakes caught up with a 73 year old man who had a unique talent for jumping over pillar boxes! For more classic Blue Peter from the 70s, you can visit https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/blue-peter--1970s/zd9qgwx | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay 1977: The mystery of who made Bionic Bertha, the mechanical elephant, was solved by Blue Peter viewers. | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay 1976: Blue Peter was teaching children vital skills they'd need in the future, like how to thwart industrial espionage. | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay 1974: Blue Peter attempted to discover the secrets of perpetual motion. | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay 1976: Blue Peter explained the television magic behind colour separation overlay. | BBC Archive
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Today's #ArchiveAdventCalendar treat is this 1976 Blue Peter clip, where Peter Purves showed off a computer that could store phone numbers and maps. Imagine the possibilities! | BBC Archive
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It's #WorldPorridgeDay. Lazy archivists might post something about the Ronnie Barker sitcom. Like this Blue Peter behind the scenes clip... | BBC Archive
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#OnthisDay1968: The Blue Peter team were fascinated by an executive toy. For more Blue Peter treats, why not visit? https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/blue-peter-1960s/z4g8y9q | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay 1974: Blue Peter showcased the winning entries in its Year 2000 design competition. Oh, what BBC Archive wouldn't give to live under the sea, with a space wallet stuffed full of EMUs... | BBC Archive
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Can’t get out to buy an Easter egg this year? Fear not for #OnThisDay 1977, Blue Peter’s Leslie Judd demonstrated how to make an Easter basket with eggs, at home. | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay 1971: The largest furry animal to ever visit the Blue Peter studio made an appearance - and fell over. | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay 1977: Petra, the original Blue Peter dog (or so they had us believe) retired. For being a good dog for 15 years, she got a tribute montage. | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay 1975: Running out of stable space? Blue Peter has the answer! It weighs half a tonne, but at least it doesn't need any grooming. | BBC Archive
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#OTD 1970: John Noakes experimented with the latest TV tech. He has the (chroma) key to BBC Archive's heart. | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay 1970, Blue Peter were examining a caravan so luxurious it was good enough to spend five years in, travelling the world! | BBC Archive
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In 1977 Blue Peter showcased the vocal talents of Marcus, a three-year-old Afghan Hound who found his love of singing after securing a walk(ies)-on part with the Wheatley Society Drama Group. | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay 1982: Blue Peter revisited a popular video of Mike Oldfield re-recording the theme song of the programme. His version was used to front the show between 1979 and 1989. For more BP archive from this period, you can visit – https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/blue-peter--1980s/zj82cqt | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay 1971: Blue Peter demonstrated how kids could cause a commotion in Harpenden with just one phone call. | BBC Archive
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