The Latest Breaking News from Blue Peter

BBC announces end of 66-year-old Blue Peter tradition

Former presenters revealed they had ‘no idea’ about show’s shake-up

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

Blue Peter says goodbye to live shows with final episode

Blue Peter will continue to be broadcast on CBBC, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

Evening Standard · Mar 23, 2025

Prince of Wales tells Blue Peter Earthshot winners: ‘Here’s one I made earlier’

William made eco-friendly bird feeders with the winning children.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025

Ice cream can owner threatened with legal action over ‘excessive use’ of chimes

‘It is alleged the Blue Peter style chimes are sounded too often/frequently and potentially for too long’, the complaint reads

The Independent UK · May 23, 2024

Yvette Fielding says she was sexually assaulted by Rolf Harris on Blue Peter

Fielding said the encounter occurred early on in her five-year stint

Evening Standard · May 18, 2024

What links pickle, fish, chip and pastry? The Saturday quiz

From Blue Peter to blue-ringed marine creatures, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2023

Digested week: When should we talk to children about the very worst things?

This week’s events make me wonder how long I can keep stalling. Plus, Keir Starmer’s Jason Bourne moment

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023

Prince of Wales given Blue Peter badge for launching environmental prize

William launched his Earthshot Prize in 2021 to discover and scale up green technology.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Ex-Blue Peter presenter Yvette Fielding claims she was ‘bullied’ and forced to live with show’s dog Bonnie

Fielding joined the kids’ show as it’s youngest-ever presenter in 1987

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Simon Thomas named as Jeff Stelling successor in Soccer Saturday hotseat

Stelling, 68, announced in April he would be stepping down as anchor of the results show.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023