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Blue Peter: 1961
January 2, 1961
49 Episodes
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Episodes
49
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Episode 1
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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Episode 2
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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Episode 3
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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Episode 4
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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Episode 5
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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Episode 6
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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Episode 7
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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Episode 8
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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Episode 9
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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Episode 10
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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Episode 11
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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Episode 12
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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Episode 13
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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Episode 14
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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Episode 15
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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Episode 16
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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Episode 17
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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Episode 18
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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Episode 19
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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Episode 20
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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Episode 21
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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Episode 22
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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Episode 23
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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Episode 24
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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Episode 25
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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Episode 26
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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Episode 27
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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Episode 28
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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Episode 29
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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Episode 30
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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Episode 31
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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Episode 32
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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Episode 33
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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Episode 34
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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Episode 35
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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Episode 36
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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Episode 37
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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Episode 38
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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Episode 39
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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Episode 40
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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Episode 41
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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Episode 42
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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Episode 43
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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Episode 44
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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Episode 45
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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Episode 46
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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Episode 47
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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Episode 48
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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Episode 49
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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