After 66 years on air, the iconic children’s TV show Blue Peter has been axed from TV and will now be pre-recorded and moved online. The show’s live TV gaffes, scandals, and smutty jokes have been the stuff of legends, with mishaps involving animals, cooking demonstrations, and stunts keeping viewers entertained for decades.
From Richard Bacon being sacked for cocaine use to mishaps with live animals like Lulu the elephant running amok on set, Blue Peter has had no shortage of memorable moments. Scandals, controversies, and mishaps were part of the show’s charm, with presenters like Peter Duncan appearing in a “porn” film and Mark Curry making numerous mistakes on air.
Despite the move to pre-recorded episodes, former presenter Janet Ellis believes the show will lose its magic without the unpredictability of live TV. The decision to end live broadcasts marks the end of an era for children’s television, with memories of iconic moments like Fred the tortoise’s misgendering and Shep the dog’s antics living on in the hearts of fans.
Although the show’s dangerous stunts and risky behavior may not be acceptable in today’s more safety-conscious culture, the legacy of Blue Peter’s live mishaps will continue to entertain audiences for years to come. Despite the end of live broadcasts, the show’s impact on generations of viewers will never be forgotten.
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