The badge is also given to kids who send in extraordinary projects. Blue peter badges were the ultimate accolade, and many celebs including holly willoughby proudly have them today credit. The longrunning bbc childrens television programme blue peter has a series of badges they give to exceptional people who contact or appear on the show. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Image caption blue peter editor ewan vinnicombe has kept the badge team tradition alive. Along with the limited edition sports badge see above, there are six current types of blue peter badge. If blue is used as a persons name, then blue is a proper noun. Blue peter badges are given to people who appear on the longest running childrens television show in the world. Behind the badge might not be the sort of book you read covertocover.
You could get them for a range of things sending in drawings or letters, recreating one of the blue peter art projects at home, winning a competition, or. Earn blue peter badges different types of badge apply. My first memories were john noakes precariously climbing nelsons column to give it a clean, though i now realise i mustve seen that famous sequence as. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading blue peter. Tickets must be purchased on arrival at wookey hole. Any questions or queries can be answered by contacting us direct on. Superficially, blue peter, at 47 years old the longestrunning childrens programme in the world, has moved with the times hiring a beauty queen as a presenter, playing hit singles in the. Please note that the application process for each badge is different, so click on the link under each badge to get instructions on. The london dungeon will be accepting blue peter badges until 31st december 2016 when presenting their badge and winners id card. Do you accept blue peter badges into the london dungeon. It was broadcast mainly from bbc television centre in london until september 2011, when the programme moved north to dock10 studios at mediacityuk in salford, greater. Valerie singleton has taken a lioness for a walk through a busy street, been flown into the borneo jungle by helicopter, and was the first white woman the ibans had ever seen, and nearer home, shes learned to ice skateall in the blue peter cause. This week val undertakes a new venturelearning to showjump.
Its in beautiful, like new condition with only a small amount of wear and tear. The badge allows you to gain free entry to over 200 blue peter badge attractions in the uk, including castles, zoos, theme parks and more. There is also a rundown of everything you need to know about how to earn your very own blue peter badge. What is the best thing to do with blue peter badges answers. Blue peter badge and id card will be required in order to obtain the discount. Fresh deals this way find what youre looking for, for even.
A blue peter badge is a much coveted award for blue peter viewers, given by the bbc childrens television programme for those appearing on the show, or in recognition of achievement. How to get a blue peter badge and secrets behind them any blue peter fan knows the badges are the absolute end goal it doesnt even matter if its green, sports or diamond share. Watch blue peter on cbbc on tv this thursday 1st feb at for the brand new blue peter badge announcement and. List of doctor who segments of blue peter the actor sophie aldred, had won two blue peter badges in her youth and was entitled to wear them onscreen, according to the bbcs strict regulations regarding the use of blue peter badges. What do the coulors on a blue peter badges mean answers. Behind the badge, on 5 november 2012, in collaboration with many of his former colleagues. Behind the badge is a revealing, behindthescenes journey through four decades of britains bestloved childrens television programme. Make offer official bbc blue peter badge cloth with book rare. Applying for a blue peter badge is easy, but your child will need to put in some work to. These badges mean you get free admission into over 200 attractions around the uk, including blackpool pleasure beach, wimbledon museum, diggerland and the eden project.
Blue peter badges have always been highly sought after and now that a diamond badge has been added to the collection theyre sure to be more indemand than ever. You dont just have to be on tv to get a badge heres how to get a free blue peter badge. Buy blue peter collectable badgespins and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The noun peter is a proper noun, the name of a person. All is revealed in a book by former blue peter producer alex leger. A vintage enamel blue peter badge from the 1970s and 1980s shot on a yellow cotton background. Blue peter badge holders wookey hole caves and attractions. Blue peters diamondshaped badge for its 60th birthday. The untold stories of the nations favourite childrens programme.
Green blue peter badge this badge is awarded for service on. We want you to tell us how you got your blue peter. Before britains museums stopped charging in 2001, the biggest pull for having a blue peter badge was getting into a swathe of attractions for free, with theme parks and one waxwork museum being. Everything you wanted to know but were too afraid to ask. Blue peter badges come in a variety of colours that represent an award for outstanding acts or abilities in different categories. Radzi goes behind the scenes on the set of cbbcs wolfblood to see blue peter competition badge winner myah in her starring role, while us pop group jagmac perform live in the studio. Blue peter badges were reintroduced on 19 june 2006, under a new system in which all current holders of a blue peter badge and those who win a badge will also need to be issued with a photo id card. Find out about the different types of blue peter badges and how to apply for one. Below is a list of all the blue peter badges you can apply for. With a blue peter badge, your child can get free entry to over 200 attractions and days out including zoos, theme parks, museums and sports attractions. Children and adults who appear on the show or achieve something notable may be awarded the coveted blue peter badge. At its peak, 8 million watched blue peter and children wrote 1,000 letters a day in a bid to earn one of the coveted blue peter badges which continue to. The horns of nimon for many years, the series also had another connection to the franchise in the.
File photo dated 150988 of roald dahl who is set to become the first person in blue peter history to be honoured posthumously with a. Free days out with a blue peter badge an unexpected bonus. The noun blue is a common noun, a word for any color blue of any kind. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Some of the fabulous places you can visit with a blue peter badge are. The idea was thought up by 11yearold blue peter viewer and blue badge winner helen jennings, who even included a prototype design of the id card.
Blue peter celebrated its 5,000 episode by unveiling its new badge. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. They are awarded to children aged 6 to 15, or to adults who have been guests on the programme. Cookies allow us to distinguish you from other users of our website, personalise content and ads, provide social media features and analyse your use of this website.
Official bbc blue peter badge cloth with book rare. Badge owners can gain free entry into over 200 blue peter badge attractions around the country, like theme parks, zoos and castles. I flicked through it chapters are dated so you can seek out the years you remember and found much to enjoy. A blue peter badge is an award for blue peter viewers, given by the bbc childrens television programme for those appearing on the show, or in recognition of achievement. The tower of london, whipsnade and london zoos, the roald dahl museum and cheddar gorge. If you have children aged between 6 and 15 years old you can apply for a free blue peter badge. William and kate are awarded blue peter badges bbc news. Blue peter is a british childrens television programme that was first broadcast in 1958. They are awarded to children aged 6 to 15, or to adults who have been guests on the program. Blue peter presenters lindsey russell and radzi chinyanganya had the honour of handing the badges over. This is what the presenters on the show usually wear. Orange badges are for winners and runners up of blue. In march 2006, this privilege was temporarily suspended after a number of badges were discovered for sale on the auction site ebay. Guests with a blue peter badge will need to be accompanied by an adult into the attraction.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Buy collectable blue peter badges and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Behind the badge is a revealing behindthescenes journey through four decades of britains bestloved childrens television programme. It was started by the first editor biddy baxter they post out the badges first thing in the morning then. The badges were introduced to the programme by editor biddy baxter in 1963, from an idea by blue peter producer edward. Badge owners can gain free entry into over 200 blue peter badge attractions. Free entry with a blue peter badge blue peter badge holders can access complementary entry to a huge variety of attractions ranging from safari parks and museums to theme parks.
Author alex leger relives his most memorable moments on location during 36 years as a programme producer and director. Bbc tries to stop ebay trade in fake blue peter badges. The distinctive blue peter badge, awarded to youngsters in recognition of their charitable work or artistic efforts, is so highly esteemed that holders can get free entry to many tourist attractions. As a producer, director and cameraman, alex leger was with blue peter longer than anyone else. How to get a blue peter badge and secrets behind them. A blue peter badge is a special award given to blue peter viewers and fans. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Viewers of the programme can win one by either sending in an interesting letter, poem, picture or story, or by appearing on the programme.
Please look at the photos for more description details. The programme, which has had continuous seasons since it was first aired, is now the longestrunning childrens tv show in the world. Behind the badge and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Gold blue peter badges have only been given to a small number of former presenters but it doesnt mean we dont value janets enormous contribution to the show in the 80s, especially. You are charismatic, goalorientated and imaginative you are great at following through on projects and can achieve anything you put your mind to.
Now, you can make your own badge inspired by the classic blue peter badge. Janet ellis i still havent received my gold blue peter. The diamondshaped badge is the first of its kind and will celebrate the shows 60th birthday, young fans can earn it by doing. Blue badges are awarded for sending interesting letters, emails, stories, pictures, poems and for having appeared on blue peter. Blue peter book of teddys clothes and a blue peter badge. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and.
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