Items25The creator’s order
  1. 1Valerie SingletonValerie SingletonBorn 9 Apr 1937Singleton's Blue Peter presence made a practical activity or a new subject feel worth paying attention to. Her composed delivery gave the programme's mixture of makes, reports and live surprises a dependable centre, particularly alongside John Noakes and Peter Purves. Look for the studio…0
  2. 2John NoakesJohn NoakesBorn 6 Mar 1934Noakes gave Blue Peter the excitement of watching a familiar person attempt something extraordinary. His 1977 climb up Nelson's Column remains a striking archive example, with his matter-of-fact manner adding to the sense of adventure. The affection also comes from less spectacular studio moments…0i
  3. 3Peter PurvesPeter PurvesBorn 10 Feb 1939Purves brought an easy, steady manner to Blue Peter's famous partnership with Valerie Singleton and John Noakes. His contribution is especially enjoyable in the movement between a report, a demonstration and an unpredictable studio exchange: the programme feels held together without losing its…0i
  4. 4Janet EllisJanet EllisBorn 16 Sept 1955Ellis connects the imaginative puzzles of Jigsaw with the practical adventures of 1980s Blue Peter. Her acting experience gives a story or playful exchange an inviting shape, while her willingness to take on physical challenges keeps the presenter from seeming merely supervisory. Her parachuting…0i
  5. 5Konnie HuqKonnie HuqBorn 17 Jul 1975Huq's long Blue Peter run gives viewers who grew up around the turn of the millennium a particularly familiar guide. Her approachable energy suits the programme's invitation to try a skill, follow a report or take an interest in somebody else's world. The consistency matters as much as any single…0i
  6. 6Sally James (presenter)Sally James (presenter)Born 10 May 1950Tiswas surrounds James with a very different kind of children's television: guests, music, interruptions and an ever-present possibility of a custard pie. Her rapport with people helps provide a recognisable human centre within the collective chaos. Chris Tarrant, Lenny Henry, Bob Carolgees and the…0i
  7. 7Helen SkeltonHelen SkeltonBorn 19 Jul 1983Skelton's Blue Peter challenges made determination visible through the effort of learning and continuing. Her 2010 Amazon kayak journey for Sport Relief is a clear starting point, with the scale of the task giving viewers a story to follow over time. Her appeal is an adventurous presenter who…0i
  8. 8Brian CantBrian CantBorn 12 Jul 1933Play School and Play Away show Cant's gift for making a small story, rhyme or bit of pretend play feel like enough. His relaxed warmth and comic timing welcome the child watching at home into the activity, without requiring a spectacular setting. His narration for programmes such as Trumpton is a…0i
  9. 9Derek GriffithsDerek GriffithsBorn 15 Jul 1946Griffiths makes Play School and Play Away lively through the range of what he can do: a voice, a movement or a song can change an ordinary studio activity into a little performance. The skill never needs to announce itself as a lesson in acting. That playful versatility is a strong reason his…0
  10. 10Floella BenjaminFloella BenjaminBorn 23 Sept 1949Benjamin has described looking into the camera on Play School as speaking to one child. That sense of direct welcome helps explain the affection for her singing, stories and imaginative play. Her presence also mattered to children who rarely saw a Black presenter occupying such a familiar place on…0i