Blue Peter - Season 14

1. Expedition Brazil

Aired: 9/12/1977

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.

2. STOP PRESS -BLUE PETER INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL OPENED BY PRINCESS ANNE

Aired: 9/15/1977

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.

3. Expedition Brazil

Aired: 9/19/1977

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

4. Episode 4

Aired: 9/22/1977

5. Episode 5

Aired: 9/26/1977

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.

6. Expedition Brazil

Aired: 9/29/1977

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

7. Ondeko-za!

Aired: 10/3/1977

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

8. Episode 8

Aired: 10/6/1977

9. Episode 9

Aired: 10/10/1977

10. Episode 10

Aired: 10/13/1977

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

11. Episode 11

Aired: 10/17/1977

12. Episode 12

Aired: 10/20/1977

13. Episode 13

Aired: 10/24/1977

14. Expedition Brazil

Aired: 10/27/1977

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.

15. Sky High

Aired: 10/31/1977

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

16. Episode 16

Aired: 11/3/1977

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!

17. Episode 17

Aired: 11/7/1977

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.

18. Episode 18

Aired: 11/10/1977

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.

19. Episode 19

Aired: 11/14/1977

20. Episode 20

Aired: 11/17/1977

21. Episode 21

Aired: 11/21/1977

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

22. Episode 22

Aired: 11/24/1977

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.

23. Episode 23

Aired: 11/28/1977

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.

24. Episode 24

Aired: 12/1/1977

'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!

25. Episode 25

Aired: 12/5/1977

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.

26. Episode 26

Aired: 12/8/1977

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]

27. Episode 27

Aired: 12/12/1977

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.

28. Episode 28

Aired: 12/15/1977

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.

29. Episode 29

Aired: 12/19/1977

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.

30. Episode 30

Aired: 12/22/1977

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.

31. Review of the Year

Aired: 12/29/1977

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.

32. Episode 32

Aired: 1/2/1978

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.

33. Episode 33

Aired: 1/5/1978

34. Episode 34

Aired: 1/9/1978

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.

35. Episode 35

Aired: 1/12/1978

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

36. Episode 36

Aired: 1/16/1978

37. Episode 37

Aired: 1/19/1978

38. Episode 38

Aired: 1/23/1978

39. Episode 39

Aired: 1/26/1978

40. Episode 40

Aired: 1/30/1978

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

41. Episode 41

Aired: 2/2/1978

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.

42. Episode 42

Aired: 2/6/1978

43. Episode 43

Aired: 2/9/1978

44. Episode 44

Aired: 2/13/1978

45. Episode 45

Aired: 2/16/1978

46. Episode 46

Aired: 2/20/1978

47. Episode 47

Aired: 2/23/1978

48. Episode 48

Aired: 2/27/1978

49. Episode 49

Aired: 3/2/1978

50. Episode 50

Aired: 3/6/1978

51. Episode 51

Aired: 3/9/1978

52. Episode 52

Aired: 3/13/1978

53. Episode 53

Aired: 3/16/1978

54. Episode 54

Aired: 3/20/1978

55. Episode 55

Aired: 3/23/1978

56. Episode 56

Aired: 3/30/1978

57. Episode 57

Aired: 4/3/1978

58. Episode 58

Aired: 4/6/1978

59. Episode 59

Aired: 4/10/1978

60. Episode 60

Aired: 4/13/1978

61. Episode 61

Aired: 4/17/1978

62. Episode 62

Aired: 4/20/1978

63. Episode 63

Aired: 4/24/1978

64. Episode 64

Aired: 4/27/1978

65. Episode 65

Aired: 5/1/1978

66. Episode 66

Aired: 5/8/1978

67. Episode 67

Aired: 5/11/1978

68. Episode 68

Aired: 5/15/1978

69. Episode 69

Aired: 5/18/1978

70. Episode 70

Aired: 5/22/1978

71. Episode 71

Aired: 5/25/1978

72. Episode 72

Aired: 6/1/1978

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.

73. Episode 73

Aired: 6/5/1978

74. Episode 74

Aired: 6/8/1978

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

75. Episode 75

Aired: 6/12/1978

76. Episode 76

Aired: 6/15/1978

77. Episode 77

Aired: 6/19/1978

78. Episode 78

Aired: 6/22/1978

79. Episode 79

Aired: 6/26/1978

80. Episode 80

Aired: 7/3/1978

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 )