About this season
A fun-packed and informative magazine show for younger viewers with information and reports from around the world.
Episodes (80)
1. Episode 1
Aired 12 September 1977
Expedition Brazil Rio de Janeiro is one of South America's most exciting cities. In today's film report John, Peter and Lesley climb two of its famous mountains, Sugar Loaf and Coreovado. and join the kite fliers on Copacabana beach. In the studio - a stunning display by the US Army Drill Team.
2. Episode 2
Aired 15 September 1977
STOP PRESS -BLUE PETER INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL OPENED BY PRINCESS ANNE That was the welcome news that greeted handicapped riders in Tyne and Wear this summer. The Indoor School was provided by some of the old wool and cotton donated by viewers to the Clothes Horse Race Appeal. Today PETER reports on the Official Opening and talks to some of the disabled children who are now able to ride whatever the weather.
3. Episode 3
Aired 19 September 1977
Expedition Brazil Do you capoeira? JOHN didn't until he met CLAUDIO in Salvador. Watch them capoeira together today!
4. Episode 4
Aired 22 September 1977
5. Episode 5
Aired 26 September 1977
Peter Purves and Lesley Judd England goalkeeper Peter Shilton joins the team to announce the results of the Save of the Century Competition. LESLEY helps to give Rags, the pony for handicapped riders, her first-ever bath.
6. Episode 6
Aired 29 September 1977
Expedition Brazil PETER joins the gauchos of Rio Grande do Sul and helps to round up some of Brazil's five jmillion cattle.
7. Episode 7
Aired 3 October 1977
Ondeko-za! The demon drums of Japan's Sado Island, including the 7001b Great Drum Odaiko.
8. Episode 8
Aired 6 October 1977
9. Episode 9
Aired 10 October 1977
10. Episode 10
Aired 13 October 1977
Master chef JOHN NOAKES creates another culinary miracle with his exotic green tomato chutney. Have a pencil and paper handy for his recipe.
11. Episode 11
Aired 17 October 1977
12. Episode 12
Aired 20 October 1977
13. Episode 13
Aired 24 October 1977
14. Episode 14
Aired 27 October 1977
Expedition Brazil Peter reports from Brazil's Maracana Stadium - the largest in the world and scene of Pele's greatest triumphs. And John and Lesley go back to school to brush up the steps of Brazil's most popular dance - the Samba.
15. Episode 15
Aired 31 October 1977
Sky High John helps Tom Chapman in an attempt to fly 50 kites simultaneously.
16. Episode 16
Aired 3 November 1977
On the day The Queen opens Parliament, John and Lesley discover how it feels to drive in an open carriage down The Mall wearing the Coronation robes and coronets of Peers of the Realm!
17. Episode 17
Aired 7 November 1977
Can you multiply 129498541 by 9878 and work out the 23rd root of a 201 digit number in less than two minutes? Mrs Shakuntala Devi can, and Peter will be putting her to the test today.
18. Episode 18
Aired 10 November 1977
Cut Price Cards: Save your pocket money by making your own cards this Christmas; Lesley demonstrates three good ideas. And Peter helps to x-ray a penguin when he spends a day with the London Zoo's Vet.
19. Episode 19
Aired 14 November 1977
20. Episode 20
Aired 17 November 1977
21. Episode 21
Aired 21 November 1977
Including a Supersonic Plane, Two Fat Rabbits, and Percy in the Garden.
22. Episode 22
Aired 24 November 1977
Rags, the "Blue Peter" pony, has finished her training and passed all her tests. Today, "Blue Peter" film cameras follow her progress as she starts work as a fully-qualified pony for Handicapped Riders.
23. Episode 23
Aired 28 November 1977
Today JOHN, PETER and LESLEY will be announcing details of the 1977 Appeal. In the past Blue Peter viewers have collected old rags, scrap metal, postcards, books and stamps. Find out how you can help this year. Have paper and pencil handy for the depot's address.
24. Episode 24
Aired 1 December 1977
'Tu mowi Londyn' 'This is London' These words greet millions of people all over the world who tune to the BBC's World Service. John goes to Bush House and meets the broadcasters, including Hitoshii Fukuda, a Japanese newsreader, and Noel Edmonds!
25. Episode 25
Aired 5 December 1977
Tawny owls Rin, Tin and Tiny made their first television appearance last May when they were seven weeks old. Today, nine-year-old Philip Smith, who rescued them, and naturalist Grahame Dangerfield, who has cared for them at his Wildlife Breeding Centre, released the orphans back into the wild.
26. Episode 26
Aired 8 December 1977
Do you dance with two left feet? Today Peggy Spencer, MBE, teaches John and Lesley some simple steps for Christmas parties that anybody can learn. Watch today's demonstration, and if you'd like a leaflet, send an SAE to: Peggy's Party Dances [address removed]
27. Episode 27
Aired 12 December 1977
Today JOHN lights the first candle on the Advent Crown, PETER goes north to Beamish and rides on a Sheffield tram, and Britain's top pet cats compete for the title Blue Peter Champion Top Cat 1977 and the silver trophy ' live' in the studio.
28. Episode 28
Aired 15 December 1977
Today JOHN lights the first candle on the Advent Crown, PETER goes north to Beamish and rides on a Sheffield tram, and Britain's top pet cats compete for the title Blue Peter Champion Top Cat 1977 and the silver trophy ' live' in the studio.
29. Episode 29
Aired 19 December 1977
Peter Purves and Lesley Judd and the latest news of the Key-Note Appeal. Watch the totaliser totting up your envelopes. Every single key and car will help reach the Two Million Target. Send your contribution to the depot at: [address removed]. Also in today's programme, PETER visits the studio of sculptor WILLIAM TYMIM to film the first stages in the making of the bronze statue of Petra.
30. Episode 30
Aired 22 December 1977
Join in with carols round the tree with the children of Allfarthings School, Warlingham County Secondary School, and the Band of the Chalk Farm Branch of the Salvation Army.
31. Episode 31
Aired 29 December 1977
Review of the Year Relive Blue Peter's highlights of 1977 as John climbs to the top of Nelson's Column. Spot the disappearing cats and listen to James Galway's double tin whistles and the Vicar who sounds like a train. Fly over Brazil's mighty Iguacu Falls and sail in a force nine gale with Clare Francis.
32. Episode 32
Aired 2 January 1978
Has the Key-Note Appeal hit the jackpot? Will the keys and cars pouring into the collecting depot reach the two million target on the totaliser? If so, "Blue Peter" viewers will have provided four mobile classrooms for deaf children in Wales, the Highlands of Scotland, Norfolk and Cornwall. To start the new year "Blue Peter" travels back in time to the days of old when knights were bold! Peter goes to Knight School and learns the skill of jousting under the expert eye of Max Diamond. And 52 gnomes invade the studio for a 'live' phone-in with Noel Edmonds.
33. Episode 33
Aired 5 January 1978
34. Episode 34
Aired 9 January 1978
During the Second World War the skies of Britain were criss-crossed with beams of light searching out the enemy aircraft. Today one of those searchlights, on its way to the RAF Museum in Hendon, makes a lightning visit to spotlight the Television Centre.
35. Episode 35
Aired 12 January 1978
Lesley joins Crispin Cranwell and Barnaby as they face the cymbal, rattle and banner test at their police-horse training school.
36. Episode 36
Aired 16 January 1978
37. Episode 37
Aired 19 January 1978
38. Episode 38
Aired 23 January 1978
39. Episode 39
Aired 26 January 1978
40. Episode 40
Aired 30 January 1978
Happy Birthday Jack and Jill!: Yesterday Blue Peter's silver spotted tabbies were two years old. Join in the celebrations.
41. Episode 41
Aired 2 February 1978
Now You See It - Now You Don't: Schoolboy Russ Stevens is hailed as the most exciting new magician in Britain. See if you agree as he performs his tricks today in the studio.
42. Episode 42
Aired 6 February 1978
43. Episode 43
Aired 9 February 1978
44. Episode 44
Aired 13 February 1978
45. Episode 45
Aired 16 February 1978
46. Episode 46
Aired 20 February 1978
47. Episode 47
Aired 23 February 1978
48. Episode 48
Aired 27 February 1978
49. Episode 49
Aired 2 March 1978
50. Episode 50
Aired 6 March 1978
51. Episode 51
Aired 9 March 1978
52. Episode 52
Aired 13 March 1978
53. Episode 53
Aired 16 March 1978
54. Episode 54
Aired 20 March 1978
55. Episode 55
Aired 23 March 1978
56. Episode 56
Aired 30 March 1978
57. Episode 57
Aired 3 April 1978
58. Episode 58
Aired 6 April 1978
59. Episode 59
Aired 10 April 1978
60. Episode 60
Aired 13 April 1978
61. Episode 61
Aired 17 April 1978
62. Episode 62
Aired 20 April 1978
63. Episode 63
Aired 24 April 1978
64. Episode 64
Aired 27 April 1978
65. Episode 65
Aired 1 May 1978
66. Episode 66
Aired 8 May 1978
67. Episode 67
Aired 11 May 1978
68. Episode 68
Aired 15 May 1978
69. Episode 69
Aired 18 May 1978
70. Episode 70
Aired 22 May 1978
71. Episode 71
Aired 25 May 1978
72. Episode 72
Aired 1 June 1978
For the past week Blue Peter viewers have been sending their suggestions for a name for the new Golden Retriever puppy. Today Simon announces the most popular choice.
73. Episode 73
Aired 5 June 1978
74. Episode 74
Aired 8 June 1978
John takes an Onca for a walk and back in the studio the Sweet Adelines sing a serenade.
75. Episode 75
Aired 12 June 1978
76. Episode 76
Aired 15 June 1978
77. Episode 77
Aired 19 June 1978
78. Episode 78
Aired 22 June 1978
79. Episode 79
Aired 26 June 1978
80. Episode 80
Aired 3 July 1978
A thousand programmes later ... ' Way back in 1966, if anyone had told me that during the next 12 years I'd make a five-mile fall out of an aeroplane, crash at 90 mph on a bob-sleigh, climb to the top of Nelson's Column-twice, become a cook, vault over a ditch and be trodden on by an elephant, I'd never have believed them! But they've all happened to me during my thousand or so appearances on Blue Peter. Today you can watch some of those extraordinary experiences.' (JOHN NOAKES )