Blue Peter

1959-1965

166 episodes · Oct 16, 1958

The initial run of consecutive episodes from 1959-1965.

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  • Episode 1
    S1E1

    Episode 1

    Oct 16, 195815m

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A new weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E2

    Episode 2

    Oct 23, 195815m

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E3

    Episode 3

    Oct 30, 195815m

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E4

    Episode 4

    Nov 6, 195815m

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E5

    Episode 5

    Nov 13, 195815m

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E6

    Episode 6

    Nov 20, 195815m

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E7

    Episode 7

    Nov 27, 195815m

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E8

    Episode 8

    Dec 4, 195815m

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E9

    Episode 9

    Dec 11, 195815m

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E10

    Episode 10

    Dec 18, 195815m

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E11

    Episode 11

    Dec 23, 195815m

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E12

    Episode 12

    Jan 1, 1959

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E13

    Episode 13

    Jan 8, 1959

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E14

    Episode 14

    Jan 15, 1959

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E15

    Episode 15

    Jan 22, 1959

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E16

    Episode 16

    Jan 29, 1959

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E17

    Episode 17

    Feb 5, 1959

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E18

    Episode 18

    Feb 12, 1959

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E19

    Episode 19

    Feb 19, 1959

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E20

    Episode 20

    Feb 26, 1959

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E21

    Episode 21

    Mar 5, 1959

    Toys, model railways, games, stories, cartoons. A weekly programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E22

    Episode 22

    Mar 12, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Including 'The Story of San Marco', a scale model serial and 'Ginger and Pickles', a story by Beatrix Potter with the original pictures. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E23

    Episode 23

    Mar 19, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Including: "The Story of San Marco", a scale model serial. With Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E24

    Episode 24

    Mar 26, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Including The Story of San Marco, a scale model serial and The Fox and the Crow, a story with pictures by Tony Hart. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E25

    Episode 25

    Apr 2, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers, including The Story of San Marco, a scale model serial and The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, a story by Beatrix Potter with the original pictures. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E26

    Episode 26

    Apr 9, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers, including The Story of San Marco, a scale model serial and The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, the second part of a story by Beatrix Potter with the original pictures. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E27

    Episode 27

    Apr 23, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers, including The Story of San Marco, a scale model serial and Jean and Frank: 1: Frank and his Dog, stories of some American children. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E28

    Episode 28

    Apr 30, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers, including The Story of San Marco, a scale model serial and Jean and Frank: 2: Jean and her Dolls, stories of some American children. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E29

    Episode 29

    May 7, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers, including The Story of San Marco, a scale model serial and Jean and Frank: 3: Sailing a Toy Boat, stories of some American children. Spot the Tune A musical competition. Send your postcards to Blue Peter, [address removed]. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E30

    Episode 30

    May 14, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams., including: The Story of San Marco, a scale model serial and Jean and Frank: 4: Flying a Kite, stories of some American children.

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  • S1E31

    Episode 31

    May 21, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Owen Williams tells you about working with wood. Jean and Frank: 5: Frank tends the Garden, stories of some American children. Spot the Tune, results of the competition.

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  • S1E32

    Episode 32

    May 28, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Owen Williams tells you about working with wood. Jean and Frank: 6: A Surprise for Jean, stories of some American children.

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  • S1E33

    Episode 33

    Jun 4, 1959

    Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Owen Williams tells you about working with wood. Peter Rabbit, a story by Beatrix Potter with the original pictures.

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  • S1E34

    Episode 34

    Jun 11, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Owen Williams tells you about working with wood. The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher, a story by Beatrix Potter with the original pictures.

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  • S1E35

    Episode 35

    Jun 18, 1959

    Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Owen Williams tells you about working with wood. The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, a story by Beatrix Potter with the original pictures.

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  • S1E36

    Episode 36

    Jun 25, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Working with Wood shown by Owen Williams. The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck: Part 2, a story by Beatrix Potter with the original pictures. What the Brownies Do: 1 - Jean Francis introduces the first of a new series.

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  • S1E37

    Episode 37

    Jul 2, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Working with Wood, Owen Williams gives the last of his talks. What the Brownies Do: 2 by Jean Francis

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  • S1E38

    Episode 38

    Jul 9, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams. Special Brownie edition including a film "Brownie Stepping Stones" (shown by courtesy of the Girl Guides Association).

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  • S1E39

    Episode 39

    Jul 16, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Model Ships shown by J.B. Jenkinson and John Fisher. The Chipmunk Song pictured by Tony Hart. What the Brownies Do: 4 with Jean Francis.

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  • S1E40

    Episode 40

    Jul 23, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Model Ships Under Sail, a film. What the Brownies Do: 5 with Jean Francis.

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  • S1E41

    Episode 41

    Jul 30, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams. What the Brownies Do: 6. The last in the series with Jean Francis. Packi in "Holiday at Home": Part 1, drawn and told by Tony Hart. Making Monsters with Willoughby Gray.

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  • S1E42

    Episode 42

    Aug 6, 1959

    Introduced by Christopher Trace. Model Red Indians shown by Willoughby Gray. Packi in "Holiday at Home": Part 2. Drawn and told by Tony Hart and a sequence from the film "Capital Visit".

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  • S1E43

    Episode 43

    Aug 13, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Fashions for Knights - Willoughby Gray shows you his miniature collection of armour. Packi: Holiday At Home: Part 3 drawn and told by Tony Hart.

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  • S1E44

    Holiday Edition

    Aug 20, 1959

    Introduced by Leila Williams. Including Packi in "Holiday at Home": Part 4, drawn and told by Tony Hart.

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  • S1E45

    Holiday Edition

    Aug 27, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams. Including Packi: Holiday at Home: Part 5. Drawn and told by Tony Hart.

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  • S1E46

    Episode 46

    Sep 3, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including The Tale of Tom Kitten, a story by Beatrix Potter with the original pictures.

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  • S1E47

    Episode 47

    Sep 10, 1959

    Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including The Tale of Samuel Whiskers: Part One, a story by Beatrix Potter with the original pictures.

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  • S1E48

    Episode 48

    Sep 17, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Ann Taylor. Including: Brigade of Guards: part 2 and The Tale of Samuel Whiskers: Part 2, a story by Beatrix Potter with the original pictures.

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  • S1E49

    Episode 49

    Sep 24, 1959

    Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including Brigade of Guards: 3 and The Tale of Samuel Whiskers: Part 3, a story by Beatrix Potter with the original pictures.

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  • S1E50

    Episode 50

    Oct 2, 1959

    A weekly programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace including: Brigade of Guards: 4 and The Tale of Samuel Whiskers: Part 4, a story by Beatrix Potter with the original pictures.

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  • S1E51

    Episode 51

    Oct 9, 1959

    Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including: Brigade of Guards: 5 and Dressing a Doll with Peggy Franks.

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  • S1E52

    Episode 52

    Oct 16, 1959

    The magazine programme for younger viewers celebrates its First Birthday with a visit to Switzerland. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E53

    Episode 53

    Oct 23, 1959

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E54

    Episode 54

    Oct 30, 1959

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E55

    Episode 55

    Nov 6, 1959

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including: 'Your Model Railway': 1 and How Other Children Live: 1: Ulster Boy (BBC film)

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  • S1E56

    Episode 56

    Nov 13, 1959

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Tony Hart. including: The Story of San Marco: International Express and Jenny Grant: Episode 1, The story of a young dancer written and told by Ann Taylor with Mary Hewing.

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  • S1E57

    Episode 57

    Nov 20, 1959

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Tony Hart. Including: Your Model Railway: 2 and Jenny Grant: Episode 2, the story of a young dancer written and told by Ann Taylor with Mary Hewing.

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  • S1E58

    Episode 58

    Nov 27, 1959

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including: The Story of San Marco: San Marco, U.S.A. (second series) and Jenny Grant: Episode 3, the story of a young dancer written and told by Ann Taylor with Mary Hewing.

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  • S1E59

    Episode 59

    Dec 4, 1959

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including: Your Model Railway: 3 and Jenny Grant: Episode 4, the story of a young dancer. Written and told by Ann Taylor with Mary Hewing.

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  • S1E60

    Episode 60

    Dec 11, 1959

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including The Story of San Marco: Goods Engines and Wagons (Second series) and Jenny Grant: Episode 5, the story of a young dancer, written and told by Ann Taylor with Mary Hewing.

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  • S1E61

    Episode 61

    Dec 18, 1959

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E62

    Episode 62

    Dec 23, 1959

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E63

    Episode 63

    Dec 30, 1959

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Including: Spot the Aircraft, a new series introduced by Christopher Trace and Draw It Yourself, Tony Hart gives you some useful tips on simple sketching.

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  • S1E64

    Episode 64

    Jan 8, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Christopher Trace talks about Your Model Railway. Tony Hart gives you more hints on how to Draw It Yourself.

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  • S1E65

    Episode 65

    Jan 15, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Presented by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including Spot the Aircraft introduced by Christopher Trace and Draw It Yourself in which Tony Hart gives you some more useful tips on simple sketching.

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  • S1E66

    Episode 66

    Jan 22, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E67

    Episode 67

    Jan 29, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers including Spot the Aircraft. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Draw It Yourself: Tony Hart gives you some more useful tips on simple sketching.

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  • S1E68

    Episode 68

    Feb 5, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E69

    Episode 69

    Feb 12, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace.

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  • S1E70

    Episode 70

    Feb 19, 1960

    For younger viewers. Including How to Make Scenery for Model Railways shown by Jack Kine. The Story of Miss Poppet. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E71

    Episode 71

    Feb 26, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E72

    Episode 72

    Mar 4, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including: Spot the Tune. A musical competition with Ian Stewart at the piano. Send your postcards to: Blue Peter, [address removed].

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  • S1E73

    Episode 73

    Mar 11, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E74

    Episode 74

    Mar 18, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams including How Other Children Live: 2: A Boy's Day in Venice. A film produced by Radiotelevisione Italiana and Spot the Tune results of the competition of March 4.

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  • S1E75

    Animal Friends

    Mar 25, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. A Special Edition. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E76

    Episode 76

    Apr 1, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams. Model Railway Operation: 1: The Through Carriage by Christopher Trace and Toys from Russia shown by Ina de la Haye.

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  • S1E77

    Episode 77

    Apr 8, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. including: Draw It Yourself, fun with pencil and paper shown by Tony Hart.

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  • S1E78

    Episode 78

    Apr 15, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including Leila Asks Chris about the Origins of Easter. How Other Children Live: 3: A Day at Avalon, a film produced by the Australian Broadcasting Commission.

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  • S1E79

    Episode 79

    Apr 22, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers introduced by Leila Williams including Draw It Yourself, fun with pencil and paper shown by Tony Hart.

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  • S1E80

    Episode 80

    Apr 29, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E81

    Episode 81

    May 6, 1960

    Introduced by Leila Williams including Draw It Yourself, fun with pencil and paper shown by Tony Hart.

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  • S1E82

    Episode 82

    May 13, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including: Making Animals from String and Wire shown by Tony Key and Flags and National Anthems: 1: Great Britain.

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  • S1E83

    Episode 83

    May 20, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including Draw It Yourself, aun with pencil and paper shown by Tony Hart and Flags and National Anthems: 2: The United States of America.

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  • S1E84

    Episode 84

    May 27, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including What's New in Dolls shown by Peggy Franks. Flags and National Anthems: 3: France.

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  • S1E85

    Episode 85

    Jun 3, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including Life in the Royal Navy: 1: The Captain and Flags - H.M.S. Keppel. Members of the ship's company explain their jobs. Film specially shot by cameramen of the Royal Navy and National Anthems: 4: Eire.

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  • S1E86

    Episode 86

    Jun 10, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams including H.M.S. Keppel: 2: The Engine-room Artificer, members of the ship's company explain their jobs. Film specially shot by cameramen of the Royal Navy and Dolls from the Soviet Union shown by Ina de la Haye.

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  • S1E87

    Episode 87

    Jun 17, 1960

    For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including H.M.S. Keppel: 3: The Coxswain, members of the ship's company explain their jobs, film specially shot by Cameramen of the Royal Navy and What's New in Dolls shown by Peggy Franks.

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  • S1E88

    Episode 88

    Jun 24, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including H.M.S. Keppel: The Officer of the Watch, members of the ship's company explain their jobs. Film specially shot by cameramen of the Royal Navy.

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  • S1E89

    Episode 89

    Jun 29, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including: H.M.S. Keppel: 5: The Buffer's Yeoman. Members of the ship's company explain their jobs. Film specially shot by cameramen of the Royal Navy. Making Figures from Seashells - shown by Tony Key. Kidnapped - An extract from the new Walt Disney film.

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  • S1E90

    Episode 90

    Jul 8, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including H.M.S. Keppel: 6: Fighting a Fire. Film specially shot by Cameramen of the Royal Navy and Annette Finds Out: Who sent the doll? The solution of the mystery.

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  • S1E91

    Episode 91

    Jul 15, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams. Including: How Other Children Live: 4: A day in the life of a French boy, a film produced by the French Television Service.

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  • S1E92

    Episode 92

    Jul 22, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Life in the Royal Air Force: 1: The Fighter Pilot introduced by Squadron Leader Peter Latham A.F.C., Commander of 111 Squadron 'The Black Arrows'. Film provided by the Royal Air Force.

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  • S1E93

    Episode 93

    Jul 29, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Life in the Royal Air Force: 2: The Engine Fitter. Introduced by Corporal J.A. Green of 111 Squadron. Film provided by the Royal Air Force. Pollyanna: an extract from the new Walt Disney film.

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  • S1E94

    Episode 94

    Aug 5, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including: Life in the Royal Air Force: 3: Fighter Controller. Introduced by Pilot Officer Pamela Rich. Film provided by the Royal Air Force and Animal Friends: 1: The Chimpanzee with Kenneth Exall.

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  • S1E95

    Episode 95

    Aug 12, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. including Life in the Royal Air Force: 4: The V-bomber Pilot introduced by Flight-Lieutenant F. Hines. Film provided by the Royal Air Force, and Animal Friends: 2: Dogs.

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  • S1E96

    Episode 96

    Aug 19, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace Including Life in the Royal Air Force: 5: The Crew Chief. Introduced by Chief Technician P.H. Higgins. Film provided by the Royal Air Force.

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  • S1E97

    Episode 97

    Aug 26, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers with Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Life in the Royal Air Force: 6: The Operations Clerk. Introduced by Corporal Valerie Tiller. Film provided by the Royal Air Force. Me and My Teddy Bear with Sarah Willmott. Animal Friends: 3: Mice

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  • S1E98

    Episode 98

    Sep 2, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including A Puppy's Responsibilities. A cartoon film. Model Railways M.M. Ascough shows you an exhibition layout and Animal Friends: 4: Crickets.

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  • S1E99

    Episode 99

    Sep 8, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including: Animal Friends: 5: Deer and Rabbits with an extract from Walt Disney's 'Bambi'. Results of the Aircraft Spotting Competition and How Other Children Live: 5: A day in the life of a German boy. A film produced by the German Television Service.

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  • S1E100

    Episode 100

    Sep 16, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers introduced by Leila Williams. Baby Elephants in fact and fiction including Packi, a new story told and drawn by Tony Hart.

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  • S1E101

    Episode 101

    Sep 23, 1960

    A special edition for The 100th programme. Including details of a short story competition for Girls and Boys. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E102

    Episode 102

    Sep 30, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including Packi's Caravan. Told and drawn by Tony Hart and Pollyanna, an extract from the new Walt Disney film.

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  • S1E103

    Episode 103

    Oct 3, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including: Packi's Caravan: 3 told and drawn by Tony Hart and Making Your Own Den Shown by Tony Key.

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  • S1E104

    Episode 104

    Oct 10, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including Packi's Caravan: 4, told and drawn by Tony Hart and Making Your Own Den shown by Tony Key.

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  • S1E105

    Episode 105

    Oct 17, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including How Other Children Live: 6: A Day at Ole's Farm, a film produced by the Danish Television Service, Making Your Own Den shown by Tony Key and Packi's Caravan: 5, Told and drawn by Tony Hart.

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  • S1E106

    Episode 106

    Oct 24, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams.

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  • S1E107

    Episode 107

    Oct 31, 1960

    Christopher Trace and Leila Williams give a Hallowe'en Party.

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  • S1E108

    Episode 108

    Nov 7, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams. Including the first of three stories about The House Under the Hill: 1: Top-Off.

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  • S1E109

    Episode 109

    Nov 14, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including The second of three stories about The House Under the Hill: 2: Master of all Masters.

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  • S1E110

    Episode 110

    Nov 21, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams. The last of three stories about The House Under the Hill: 3: The Hillman and the Housewife and Six by Four: 1: The Baseboard. A series in which Michael Humphries shows you how to make a better lay-out for your model railway.

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  • S1E111

    Episode 111

    Nov 28, 1960

    For younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including Six by Four: 2: Choosing the lay-out and Flexible track, a series in which Michael Humphries show you how to make a better lay-out for your model railway

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  • S1E112

    Episode 112

    Dec 5, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace. Including Six by Four: 3: Laying the Track, a series in which Michael Humphries shows you how to make a better lay-out for your model railway and School for Service, a film showing how train-drivers and others learn their jobs.

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  • S1E113

    Episode 113

    Dec 12, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Including Six by Four: 4: Wiring-op a lay-out. A series in which Michael Humphries shows you how to make a better lay-out for your model railway and Toys of the Minute A look at some of the toys to be shown next month at the Harrogate International Toy Fair.

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  • S1E114

    Episode 114

    Dec 19, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Six by Four: 5: How to Solder, a series in which Michael Humphries shows you how to make a better lay-out for your model railway. Swiss Family Robinson - An extract from the new Walt Disney film.

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  • S1E115

    Episode 115

    Dec 28, 1960

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. An Elephant's Drum, a story by Michael Diver, aged 10 with pictures by Tony Hart. The Three Worlds of Gulliver - An extract from the new film shown by courtesy of Columbia Pictures. Six by Four: 6: Gradients and high levels, a series in which Michael Humphries shows you how to make a better lay-out for your model railway.

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  • S1E116

    Episode 116

    Jan 2, 1961

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. including The Mumbles Railway, Reminiscences by Wynford Vaughan Thomas.

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  • S1E117

    Episode 117

    Jan 9, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E118

    Episode 118

    Jan 16, 1961

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. The Story of the Fire Engine: Part 1

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  • S1E119

    Episode 119

    Jan 23, 1961

    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

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  • S1E120

    Episode 120

    Jan 30, 1961

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. The Story of the Fire Engine: Part 3

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  • S1E121

    Episode 121

    Feb 6, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E122

    Episode 122

    Feb 13, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E123

    Episode 123

    Feb 20, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E124

    Episode 124

    Feb 27, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E125

    Episode 125

    Mar 6, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E126

    Episode 126

    Mar 13, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E127

    Episode 127

    Mar 20, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E128

    Episode 128

    Mar 27, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E129

    Episode 129

    Apr 3, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E130

    Episode 130

    Apr 10, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E131

    Episode 131

    Apr 17, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E132

    Episode 132

    Apr 24, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E133

    Episode 133

    May 1, 1961

    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

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  • S1E134

    Episode 134

    May 8, 1961

    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

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  • S1E135

    Episode 135

    May 15, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E136

    Episode 136

    May 29, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E137

    Episode 137

    Jun 5, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E138

    Episode 138

    Jun 12, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E139

    Episode 139

    Jun 19, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E140

    Episode 140

    Jun 26, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E141

    Episode 141

    Jul 3, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E142

    Episode 142

    Jul 10, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E143

    Episode 143

    Jul 17, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E144

    Episode 144

    Jul 24, 1961

    For younger viewers. Introduced by Leila Williams. Including: More About Brownies: 1 and 101 Dalmatians - an extract from the Walt Disney film.

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  • S1E145

    Episode 145

    Jul 31, 1961

    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).

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  • S1E146

    Episode 146

    Aug 14, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E147

    Episode 147

    Aug 21, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E148

    Episode 148

    Aug 28, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E149

    Episode 149

    Sep 4, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E150

    Episode 150

    Sep 11, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E151

    Episode 151

    Sep 18, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E152

    Episode 152

    Sep 25, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E153

    Episode 153

    Oct 2, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E154

    Episode 154

    Oct 9, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E155

    Episode 155

    Oct 16, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E156

    Episode 156

    Oct 23, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E157

    Episode 157

    Oct 30, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E158

    Episode 158

    Nov 6, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E159

    Episode 159

    Nov 13, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E160

    Episode 160

    Nov 20, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E161

    Episode 161

    Nov 27, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E162

    Episode 162

    Dec 4, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E163

    Episode 163

    Dec 11, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E164

    Episode 164

    Dec 18, 1961

    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.

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  • S1E165

    Episode 165

    Jan 1, 1962

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Chris and Leila show you how to make A Doll's House. An excerpt from the film Babes in Toyland. Shown by courtesy of Walt Disney Productions. Letter M in the Blue Peter Alphabet.

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  • S1E166

    Episode 166

    Jan 8, 1962

    A magazine programme for younger viewers. Introduced by Christopher Trace and Leila Williams. Chris and Leila tell you more about Dolls' Houses and Blue Peter Alphabet reaches the letter N.

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