blue peter

[hedge]

Great programme, but why and how did it get its name? thanks Hedge

[scoobysoo]

I think it's named after the famous ship, that is also the show's emblem

[SMP]

The following is from Wikipedia

It is named after the blue-and-white flag hoisted by a ship in port when it is ready to sail. The reasoning behind the choice of title is that the programme is intended to be a voyage of adventure and discovery for the viewers, constantly covering new topics

[Postdog]

and not after Peter Purves relevations of the other day then?

[andy-hughes]

SMP is quite correct - the Blue Peter was always flown by outward bound ships as they left harbour.

You can 'age' people by which BP prresenters they remember - I for instance go back to Christopher Trace!!!

[mrs_overall]

Ah yes andy-hughes. I remember my grannie talking about him. :)

[andy-hughes]

Oooh, how very wounding!

[weeal]

Does anyone know when we've to stop collecting the milk bottle tops?? Ive got LOADS

[Sir Alec]

You can also age people by which Dr. Who they remember the most.

[andy-hughes]

Oh heck, William Hartnell!

mrs_overall ... leave it!