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Quiz about Blue Peter Presenters
Quiz about Blue Peter Presenters

'Blue Peter' Presenters Trivia Quiz


'Blue Peter' first hit our TV screens on 16th October 1958 and since that time has boasted over 30 presenters. Can you identify which ones are being described here?

A multiple-choice quiz by sad-woman. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
sad-woman
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
295,639
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
370
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Question 1 of 10
1. I am the longest serving 'Blue Peter' presenter and my dog Shep is almost as famous as I am. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. I was the 31st 'Blue Peter' presenter. I was born in Wales and I obtained my pilot's licence whilst completing a challenge for the show. I also came third in 'Strictly Come Dancing', partnering Camilla Dallerup. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. I was the 16th 'Blue Peter' presenter and I am the daughter of TV personality Gloria Hunniford. During my time on the show I swam with sharks and abseiled down sky scrapers. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. I was the 13th 'Blue Peter' presenter and the mother of singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. To date I am the only presenter to have had two stints on 'Blue Peter', 1980 to 1984 and 1985 to 1986 and I was known for taking on daredevil stunts and following my time on 'Blue Peter' I took on the roll of 'Barnum' on the West End stage. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. I was the youngest ever 'Blue Peter' presenter at 17 years of age and my roller coaster ride with fellow presenter Mark Curry was voted the favourite 'Blue Peter' moment of all time. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I was the 6th 'Blue Peter' presenter and before joining the show I was a 'Dr Who' companion. I was known as, 'The serious one' and I was given charge of the first 'Blue Peter' dog Petra. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. I am the longest serving woman presenter and during my last ever programme I broke a Guiness World Record by pinning 17 Blue Peter Badges onto fellow presenter Andy Akinwolere's shirt in 1 minute. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. I was the the 21st 'Blue Peter' presenter and during my time on the show I ran the New York marathon and traveled to South Africa. I am also known for my acting roles in shows such as 'Dangerfield'. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. I was one of the first presenters of 'Blue Peter' and left in 1962 having been made redundant by the newly appointed producer who I didn't get along with. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I am the longest serving 'Blue Peter' presenter and my dog Shep is almost as famous as I am.

Answer: John Noakes

During his time as presenter from 1965 to 1978 he held the record for the longest free fall parachute jump by a British civilian and will ever be remembered by the catchphrase, 'Get down Shep'.
2. I was the 31st 'Blue Peter' presenter. I was born in Wales and I obtained my pilot's licence whilst completing a challenge for the show. I also came third in 'Strictly Come Dancing', partnering Camilla Dallerup.

Answer: Gethin Jones

During his time as presenter from 2005 to 2008 Gethin became the first civilian to complete the Royal Marine Commando 30 mile Yomp in a time of 8 hours 20 minutes. In 2003 he was voted Bachelor of the Year.
3. I was the 16th 'Blue Peter' presenter and I am the daughter of TV personality Gloria Hunniford. During my time on the show I swam with sharks and abseiled down sky scrapers.

Answer: Caron Keating

Caron presented 'Blue Peter' from 1986 to 1990 and sadly died from breast cancer at the age of 41 in 2004.
4. I was the 13th 'Blue Peter' presenter and the mother of singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

Answer: Janet Ellis

Janet presented 'Blue Peter' from 1983 to 1987 and when she left to have her second child Jackson, there were rumours that she has been sacked, because she was not married to the father.
5. To date I am the only presenter to have had two stints on 'Blue Peter', 1980 to 1984 and 1985 to 1986 and I was known for taking on daredevil stunts and following my time on 'Blue Peter' I took on the roll of 'Barnum' on the West End stage.

Answer: Peter Duncan

Again following his daredevil stunts on Blue Peter he earned his own spin-off series, 'Duncan Dares'. In 2007 Peter was awarded a gold Blue Peter Badge, the highest award.
6. I was the youngest ever 'Blue Peter' presenter at 17 years of age and my roller coaster ride with fellow presenter Mark Curry was voted the favourite 'Blue Peter' moment of all time.

Answer: Yvette Fielding

During her time on 'Blue Peter' from 1987 to 1992 Yvette appeared in an acting roll on 'Last of the Summer Wine' whilst making a 'Blue Peter' report on the show and she also won a SOS award for most popular woman on TV competing with Cilla Black, Victoria Wood and Kylie.
7. I was the 6th 'Blue Peter' presenter and before joining the show I was a 'Dr Who' companion. I was known as, 'The serious one' and I was given charge of the first 'Blue Peter' dog Petra.

Answer: Peter Purves

Peter presented 'Blue Peter' from 1967 to 1978 and his lifelong love of dogs has enabled him to cover many leading dog shows including 'Crufts' for the TV. He is also a pantomime director, enjoying a good working relationship with the Chuckle Brothers.
8. I am the longest serving woman presenter and during my last ever programme I broke a Guiness World Record by pinning 17 Blue Peter Badges onto fellow presenter Andy Akinwolere's shirt in 1 minute.

Answer: Konnie Huq

Konnie presented 'Blue Peter' from 1997 to 2008 and in 2005 she took part in 'Comic Relief Does Fame Academy' and was voted off third after her rendition of Kim Wilde's 'Kids in America'.
9. I was the the 21st 'Blue Peter' presenter and during my time on the show I ran the New York marathon and traveled to South Africa. I am also known for my acting roles in shows such as 'Dangerfield'.

Answer: Tim Vincent

Tim presented 'Blue Peter' from 1993 to 1997 and also took part in the third series of 'Dancing on Ice'. His acting roles also include TV's 'Emmerdale' and 'Children's Ward' and the film 'Sorted' along side Tim Curry and Jason Donovan.
10. I was one of the first presenters of 'Blue Peter' and left in 1962 having been made redundant by the newly appointed producer who I didn't get along with.

Answer: Leila Williams

Leila presented 'Blue Peter' from 1958 to 1962. In 1957 she won the Miss Great Britain title. She married Fred Mudd, lead singer with the Mudlarks and now lives in Spain.
Source: Author sad-woman

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