A staple of children’s television in Britain, we all have distinct memories of sitting in front of the telly and watching an episode of Blue Peter, wishing we could someday get that coveted badge.

Whether you’ve collected foil for one of their appeals, used sticky-back plastic to create your very own Tracy island or bagged yourself a highly coveted badge, Blue Peter would have played a part in ...

Biddy Baxter, iconic Blue Peter editor, passed away at 92. She shaped the show for over 25 years, introducing the Blue Peter badge and charity drives. Praised as a trailblazer in children’s TV, she ...