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October 1958 - Blue Peter starts its 50 year run

Running for more than 50 years and still going strong, Blue Peter has touched numerous generations of children with its intrepid presenters and characterful pets, its in studio 'makes', its charity appeals and its genuine engagement with younger viewers' lives and interests. Now the programme comes from new studios at Salford Keys, Manchester.

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5 minutes