1.7K views · 39 reactions |  'Blue Peter' Monday 17 October 1983 - BBC1: 17:05 Blue Peter celebrated its 25th anniversary with a parade of past presenters. #bluepeter | Bernie Briffa | Facebook

#OnThisDay 1958: The first episode of Blue Peter aired. In 1983, the show celebrated its 25th anniversary with a parade of past presenters. | BBC Archive

75K views · 751 reactions | #OnThisDay 1973: "We'd come to this cove to witness one of the most dangerous sights in the world." Blue Peter's John, Val and Pete were in Mexico watching the incredible cliff divers of La Quebrada. | BBC Archive | Facebook

130K views · 929 reactions | Back in 2003, Girls Aloud appeared on Blue Peter and modelled some nurses uniforms of yesteryear. There was nothing awkward about the whole segment and they weren’t embarrassed about it at all. | BBC Archive | Facebook

28K views · 177 reactions | If you’re stuck for a Mother’s Day gift, check out this collection of wonderful ideas from different decades of Blue Peter. There’s still time for you to craft the perfect present, such as Konnie Huq’s picture box from 2003. https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/blue_peter_mothers_day_gifts_collection/zfncbqt | BBC Archive | Facebook

#OnThisDay 1976: Blue Peter explained the television magic behind colour separation overlay. | BBC Archive