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Konnie Huq: Children learn empathy from reading which will ‘fix’ world problems

Former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq has said reading gives children empathy as they “can stand in the shoes of others”. The author and illustrator, 46, said children are a “blank canvas” and if every child had empathy “the brighter the future is ...

03 Mar 2022 at 08:25

Leah Williamson designs Blue Peter sport badge to ‘inspire next generation’

Footballer Leah Williamson has designed a sport badge for children’s TV show Blue Peter as she wants the “next generation to feel inspired”. The England captain, who has become a children’s author since her team won a historic victory last year at ...

14 Jul 2023 at 10:47

New Blue Peter presenter says it is ‘surreal and exciting’ to join TV show

Content creator Shini Muthukrishnan has been unveiled as the newest presenter on the Blue Peter line-up. She will co-host alongside Abby Cook, Joel Mawhinney and Henry the dog on her first live show airing on January 19. It will be the first TV ...

15 Jan 2024 at 11:31

‘Reading can take you to amazing places’: Quentin Blake designs Blue Peter badge

Sir Quentin Blake has designed a new book badge for Blue Peter to encourage reading. The award drawn by the illustrator, 90, will be handed out to children aged five to 15 who send in their thoughts on a book, draw a character or scene, or ...

08 Sept 2023 at 12:52

Life

Konnie Huq on how talking to teens about their future is vital

An economics degree from the University of Cambridge isn’t the most necessary qualification to work as a Blue Peter presenter, but having such a feather in her cap never did Konnie Huq any harm. Despite having no idea of which career she ...

13 Mar 2024 at 09:19

Entertainment

Helen Skelton: Blue Peter is still so important and relevant

Former Blue Peter host Helen Skelton hopes the children’s show is teaching the younger generation about the world “for a long time to come”. Asked about reports the show is under pressure after the exit of three presenters in just over ...

16 Oct 2023 at 15:28

News

Prince of Wales given Blue Peter badge for launching environmental prize

The Prince of Wales has been given a Blue Peter badge for launching a prize that finds environmental solutions to repair the planet. William will receive his green badge from Blue Peter presenter Joel Mawhinney during the 65th ...

13 Oct 2023 at 09:23

Yvette Fielding claims she was ‘bullied’ on Blue Peter set

Presenter Yvette Fielding has claimed that she was “bullied” when she worked on children’s TV programme Blue Peter. The 55-year-old presenter joined the BBC’s long-running TV show when she was a teenager in 1987. During an ...

12 Oct 2023 at 19:54

Wheelchair racer Abby Cook announced as Blue Peter presenter

Wheelchair racer Abby Cook has been announced as the 42nd Blue Peter presenter. The new host of the long-running children’s TV show will join Mwaka Mudenda, Joel Mawhinney and Henry the dog as she makes her debut on ...

06 Mar 2023 at 12:45

Home

Adam B to leave Blue Peter after 2 years

Youtube star, Adam B, is set to leave Blue Peter, with his last show to air on July 15. Derry Native, Adam, has been working with Blue Peter for two years as he shot to fame via his Youtube vlogging success. ...

20 Jun 2022 at 19:33

Magician Joel Mawhinney joins Blue Peter presenting line-up

Joel Mawhinney has been announced as the newest presenter of Blue Peter. The 25-year-old magician and content creator, who was born in Bangor, Northern Ireland, becomes the 41st host of the long-running ...

25 Oct 2022 at 10:57

Local News

Derry YouTube sensation Adam B to publish first children's book

Derry YouTuber and TV presenter Adam B has officially unveiled the launch of his first children’s book in a Youtube video which amassed over 65,000 views in less than 24 hours. Described as a ...

12 Feb 2022 at 11:33

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