Episodes List

Ep.1 Episode 1

Air Date: 1977-09-12

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.

Ep.2 Episode 2

Air Date: 1977-09-15

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.

Ep.3 Episode 3

Air Date: 1977-09-19

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

Ep.4 Episode 4

Air Date: 1977-09-22

Ep.5 Episode 5

Air Date: 1977-09-26

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.

Ep.6 Episode 6

Air Date: 1977-09-29

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

Ep.7 Episode 7

Air Date: 1977-10-03

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

Ep.8 Episode 8

Air Date: 1977-10-06

Ep.9 Episode 9

Air Date: 1977-10-10

Ep.10 Episode 10

Air Date: 1977-10-13

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

Ep.11 Episode 11

Air Date: 1977-10-17

Ep.12 Episode 12

Air Date: 1977-10-20

Ep.13 Episode 13

Air Date: 1977-10-24

Ep.14 Episode 14

Air Date: 1977-10-27

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.

Ep.15 Episode 15

Air Date: 1977-10-31

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

Ep.16 Episode 16

Air Date: 1977-11-03

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!

Ep.17 Episode 17

Air Date: 1977-11-07

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.

Ep.18 Episode 18

Air Date: 1977-11-10

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.

Ep.19 Episode 19

Air Date: 1977-11-14

Ep.20 Episode 20

Air Date: 1977-11-17

Ep.21 Episode 21

Air Date: 1977-11-21

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

Ep.22 Episode 22

Air Date: 1977-11-24

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.

Ep.23 Episode 23

Air Date: 1977-11-28

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.

Ep.24 Episode 24

Air Date: 1977-12-01

'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!

Ep.25 Episode 25

Air Date: 1977-12-05

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.

Ep.26 Episode 26

Air Date: 1977-12-08

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]

Ep.27 Episode 27

Air Date: 1977-12-12

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.

Ep.28 Episode 28

Air Date: 1977-12-15

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.

Ep.29 Episode 29

Air Date: 1977-12-19

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.

Ep.30 Episode 30

Air Date: 1977-12-22

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.

Ep.31 Episode 31

Air Date: 1977-12-29

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.

Ep.32 Episode 32

Air Date: 1978-01-02

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.

Ep.33 Episode 33

Air Date: 1978-01-05

Ep.34 Episode 34

Air Date: 1978-01-09

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.

Ep.35 Episode 35

Air Date: 1978-01-12

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

Ep.36 Episode 36

Air Date: 1978-01-16

Ep.37 Episode 37

Air Date: 1978-01-19

Ep.38 Episode 38

Air Date: 1978-01-23

Ep.39 Episode 39

Air Date: 1978-01-26

Ep.40 Episode 40

Air Date: 1978-01-30

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

Ep.41 Episode 41

Air Date: 1978-02-02

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.

Ep.42 Episode 42

Air Date: 1978-02-06

Ep.43 Episode 43

Air Date: 1978-02-09

Ep.44 Episode 44

Air Date: 1978-02-13

Ep.45 Episode 45

Air Date: 1978-02-16

Ep.46 Episode 46

Air Date: 1978-02-20

Ep.47 Episode 47

Air Date: 1978-02-23

Ep.48 Episode 48

Air Date: 1978-02-27

Ep.49 Episode 49

Air Date: 1978-03-02

Ep.50 Episode 50

Air Date: 1978-03-06

Ep.51 Episode 51

Air Date: 1978-03-09

Ep.52 Episode 52

Air Date: 1978-03-13

Ep.53 Episode 53

Air Date: 1978-03-16

Ep.54 Episode 54

Air Date: 1978-03-20

Ep.55 Episode 55

Air Date: 1978-03-23

Ep.56 Episode 56

Air Date: 1978-03-30

Ep.57 Episode 57

Air Date: 1978-04-03

Ep.58 Episode 58

Air Date: 1978-04-06

Ep.59 Episode 59

Air Date: 1978-04-10

Ep.60 Episode 60

Air Date: 1978-04-13

Ep.61 Episode 61

Air Date: 1978-04-17

Ep.62 Episode 62

Air Date: 1978-04-20

Ep.63 Episode 63

Air Date: 1978-04-24

Ep.64 Episode 64

Air Date: 1978-04-27

Ep.65 Episode 65

Air Date: 1978-05-01

Ep.66 Episode 66

Air Date: 1978-05-08

Ep.67 Episode 67

Air Date: 1978-05-11

Ep.68 Episode 68

Air Date: 1978-05-15

Ep.69 Episode 69

Air Date: 1978-05-18

Ep.70 Episode 70

Air Date: 1978-05-22

Ep.71 Episode 71

Air Date: 1978-05-25

Ep.72 Episode 72

Air Date: 1978-06-01

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.

Ep.73 Episode 73

Air Date: 1978-06-05

Ep.74 Episode 74

Air Date: 1978-06-08

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

Ep.75 Episode 75

Air Date: 1978-06-12

Ep.76 Episode 76

Air Date: 1978-06-15

Ep.77 Episode 77

Air Date: 1978-06-19

Ep.78 Episode 78

Air Date: 1978-06-22

Ep.79 Episode 79

Air Date: 1978-06-26

Ep.80 Episode 80

Air Date: 1978-07-03

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 )