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82 episodes · 1977

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    Episode 1

    Sep 12, 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.

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    Episode 2

    Sep 15, 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.

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    Episode 3

    Sep 19, 197725 min

    Expedition Brazil Do you capoeira? JOHN didn't until he met CLAUDIO in Salvador. Watch them capoeira together today!

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    Episode 4

    Sep 22, 1977

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    Episode 5

    Sep 26, 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.

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    Episode 6

    Sep 29, 1977

    Expedition Brazil PETER joins the gauchos of Rio Grande do Sul and helps to round up some of Brazil's five jmillion cattle.

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    Episode 7

    Oct 3, 1977

    Ondeko-za! The demon drums of Japan's Sado Island, including the 7001b Great Drum Odaiko.

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    Episode 8

    Oct 6, 1977

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    Episode 9

    Oct 10, 1977

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    Episode 10

    Oct 13, 1977

    Master chef JOHN NOAKES creates another culinary miracle with his exotic green tomato chutney. Have a pencil and paper handy for his recipe.

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    Episode 11

    Oct 17, 1977

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    Episode 12

    Oct 20, 1977

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    Episode 13

    Oct 24, 1977

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    Episode 14

    Oct 27, 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.

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    Episode 15

    Oct 31, 1977

    Sky High John helps Tom Chapman in an attempt to fly 50 kites simultaneously.

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    Episode 16

    Nov 3, 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!

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    Episode 17

    Nov 7, 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.

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    Episode 18

    Nov 10, 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.

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    Episode 19

    Nov 14, 1977

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    Episode 20

    Nov 17, 1977

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    Episode 21

    Nov 21, 1977

    Including a Supersonic Plane, Two Fat Rabbits, and Percy in the Garden.

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    Episode 22

    Nov 24, 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.

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    Episode 23

    Nov 28, 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.

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    Episode 24

    Dec 1, 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!

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    Episode 25

    Dec 5, 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.

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    Episode 26

    Dec 8, 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]

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    Episode 27

    Dec 12, 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.

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    Episode 28

    Dec 15, 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.

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    Episode 29

    Dec 19, 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.

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    Episode 30

    Dec 22, 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.

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    Episode 31

    Dec 29, 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.

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    Episode 32

    Jan 2, 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.

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    Episode 33

    Jan 5, 1978

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    Episode 34

    Jan 9, 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.

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    Episode 35

    Jan 12, 1978

    Lesley joins Crispin Cranwell and Barnaby as they face the cymbal, rattle and banner test at their police-horse training school.

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    Episode 36

    Jan 16, 1978

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    Episode 37

    Jan 19, 1978

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    Episode 38

    Jan 23, 1978

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    Episode 39

    Jan 26, 1978

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    Episode 40

    Jan 30, 1978

    Happy Birthday Jack and Jill!: Yesterday Blue Peter's silver spotted tabbies were two years old. Join in the celebrations.

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    Episode 41

    Feb 2, 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.

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    Episode 42

    Feb 6, 1978

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    Episode 43

    Feb 9, 1978

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    Episode 44

    Feb 13, 1978

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    Episode 45

    Feb 16, 1978

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    Episode 46

    Feb 20, 1978

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    Episode 47

    Feb 23, 1978

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    Episode 48

    Feb 27, 1978

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    Episode 49

    Mar 2, 1978

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    Episode 50

    Mar 6, 1978

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    Episode 51

    Mar 9, 1978

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    Episode 52

    Mar 13, 1978

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    Episode 53

    Mar 16, 1978

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    Episode 54

    Mar 20, 1978

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    Episode 55

    Mar 23, 1978

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    Episode 56

    Mar 30, 1978

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    Episode 57

    Apr 3, 1978

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    Episode 58

    Apr 6, 1978

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    Episode 59

    Apr 10, 1978

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    Blue Peter Royal Safari

    Apr 13, 1978

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    Episode 61

    Apr 17, 1978

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    Episode 62

    Apr 20, 1978

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    Episode 63

    Apr 24, 1978

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    Episode 64

    Apr 27, 1978

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    Episode 65

    May 1, 1978

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    Episode 66

    May 8, 1978

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    Episode 67

    May 11, 1978

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    Episode 68

    May 15, 1978

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    Episode 69

    May 18, 1978

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    Episode 70

    May 22, 1978

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    Episode 71

    May 25, 1978

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    Episode 72

    Jun 1, 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.

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    Episode 73

    Jun 5, 1978

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    Episode 74

    Jun 8, 1978

    John takes an Onca for a walk and back in the studio the Sweet Adelines sing a serenade.

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    Episode 75

    Jun 12, 1978

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    Episode 76

    Jun 15, 1978

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    Episode 77

    Jun 19, 1978

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    Episode 78

    Jun 22, 1978

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    Episode 79

    Jun 26, 1978

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    Episode 80

    Jul 3, 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 )

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    Episode 81

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    Episode 82