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[[File:Jh_ktf_bluepeter.jpg|thumb|300px|Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog on ''Blue Peter'' in 1986]] |
[[File:Jh_ktf_bluepeter.jpg|thumb|300px|Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog on ''Blue Peter'' in 1986]] |
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− | ''Blue Peter'' is a long-running [[BBC]] television program for children that has been airing since October of 1958. |
+ | '''''Blue Peter''''' is a long-running [[BBC]] television program for children that has been airing since October of 1958. |
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 program is intended to be a voyage of adventure and discovery for the viewers, constantly covering new topics. |
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 program is intended to be a voyage of adventure and discovery for the viewers, constantly covering new topics. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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− | *1983 - [[Louise Gold]], |
+ | *1983 - [[Louise Gold]], Tim Jones and [[David Barclay]] perform three [[Podlings]] doing a podling dance on the evening of the UK premiere of ''[[The Dark Crystal]]''. The performers, and how they operate the characters, are shown. |
*September 22, 1986 - [[Jim Henson]] and [[Kermit the Frog]] guests. Jim shows how Kermit works with rods on his arms and they discuss [[Muppet Babies]] then show a clip. |
*September 22, 1986 - [[Jim Henson]] and [[Kermit the Frog]] guests. Jim shows how Kermit works with rods on his arms and they discuss [[Muppet Babies]] then show a clip. |
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*May 16, 1990 - A tribute to Jim Henson by showing his Blue Peter interview from the September 22, 1986 show. |
*May 16, 1990 - A tribute to Jim Henson by showing his Blue Peter interview from the September 22, 1986 show. |
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− | *December 10, 1992 - behind the scenes of ''[[The Muppet Christmas Carol]]''. [[Gonzo]] narrates the feature. [[Karen Prell]] performs [[Aretha]] singing carols. [[Polly Smith]] talks about the costumes. [[Fozzie]] talks to presenter. [[Rizzo]] points her in the right direction to find [[Kermit]]. Presenter Dianne Louise Jordan finds Kermit and interviews him. [[Michael Caine]] talks about the movie and [[Bean Bunny]]’s scene being his favorite part. |
+ | *December 10, 1992 - behind the scenes of ''[[The Muppet Christmas Carol]]''. [[Gonzo]] narrates the feature. [[Karen Prell]] performs [[Aretha]] singing carols. [[Polly Smith]] talks about the costumes. [[Fozzie Bear|Fozzie]] talks to presenter. [[Rizzo the Rat|Rizzo]] points her in the right direction to find [[Kermit the Frog|Kermit]]. Presenter Dianne Louise Jordan finds Kermit and interviews him. [[Michael Caine]] talks about the movie and [[Bean Bunny]]’s scene being his favorite part. |
− | *March 31, 1994 – Behind the scenes of ''[[The Secret Life |
+ | *March 31, 1994 – Behind the scenes of ''[[The Secret Life of Toys]]'' |
*1995 - Promotion for ''[[Jim Henson's Muppets Monsters and Magic]]'' with Muppet puppets in the Blue Peter studio. |
*1995 - Promotion for ''[[Jim Henson's Muppets Monsters and Magic]]'' with Muppet puppets in the Blue Peter studio. |
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*1996 – Behind the scenes of ''[[Muppet Treasure Island]]''. |
*1996 – Behind the scenes of ''[[Muppet Treasure Island]]''. |
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*April, 2006 - Kermit (dressed as [[Reporter Kermit]]) reporting the London Marathon. |
*April, 2006 - Kermit (dressed as [[Reporter Kermit]]) reporting the London Marathon. |
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*October 10, 2007 - [[Miss Piggy]] guests. |
*October 10, 2007 - [[Miss Piggy]] guests. |
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+ | *February 9, 2012 - Kermit and Piggy give [[Valentine's Day|Valentine]] tips. |
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+ | *March 27, 2014 - behind the scenes of ''[[Muppets Most Wanted]]''. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{wikipedia|Blue Peter}} |
{{wikipedia|Blue Peter}} |
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[[Category:International TV Appearances]] |
[[Category:International TV Appearances]] |
Revision as of 02:21, 23 September 2018
Blue Peter is a long-running BBC television program for children that has been airing since October of 1958.
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 program is intended to be a voyage of adventure and discovery for the viewers, constantly covering new topics.
Appearances
- 1983 - Louise Gold, Tim Jones and David Barclay perform three Podlings doing a podling dance on the evening of the UK premiere of The Dark Crystal. The performers, and how they operate the characters, are shown.
- September 22, 1986 - Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog guests. Jim shows how Kermit works with rods on his arms and they discuss Muppet Babies then show a clip.
- May 16, 1990 - A tribute to Jim Henson by showing his Blue Peter interview from the September 22, 1986 show.
- December 10, 1992 - behind the scenes of The Muppet Christmas Carol. Gonzo narrates the feature. Karen Prell performs Aretha singing carols. Polly Smith talks about the costumes. Fozzie talks to presenter. Rizzo points her in the right direction to find Kermit. Presenter Dianne Louise Jordan finds Kermit and interviews him. Michael Caine talks about the movie and Bean Bunny’s scene being his favorite part.
- March 31, 1994 – Behind the scenes of The Secret Life of Toys
- 1995 - Promotion for Jim Henson's Muppets Monsters and Magic with Muppet puppets in the Blue Peter studio.
- 1996 – Behind the scenes of Muppet Treasure Island.
- April, 2006 - Kermit (dressed as Reporter Kermit) reporting the London Marathon.
- October 10, 2007 - Miss Piggy guests.
- February 9, 2012 - Kermit and Piggy give Valentine tips.
- March 27, 2014 - behind the scenes of Muppets Most Wanted.