In a vintage Blue Peter clip from October 14, 1976, presenters Lesley Judd, Peter Purves, and John Noakes showcase a new portable telephone technology, highlighting its wireless feature with “no strings attached.” The demonstration likely reflects the emergence of early mobile phones during the 1970s. | History In Pictures

#OnThisDay 1969: Peter Purves shows off the model train set to end all model train sets on Blue Peter. | BBC Archive

The latest series of the longest-running children’s TV show, Blue Peter launches today so we’re playing some of the hits from its 67 year history – starting with the one where Peter Purves and Valerie Singleton rode around the studio on super modern chopper bikes. For more Blue Peter magic from years past, you can visit - https://www.bbc.co.uk/articles/c4nn71kr290o | BBC Archive

Lets end the year with our #mostwatched video from 2021! This clip is from 2000 - when Valerie Singleton, John Noakes and Peter Purves were reunited to open the Blue Peter millennium time capsule that they had buried in 1971. What timeless artefacts would they uncover? Happy New Year everyone! #BBCArchive2021 #BBCArchiveRecap | BBC Archive

Peter Purves, renowned for two roles in Dr Who, Blue Peter, Jackanory and more,and Dennis Jones opens the exhibition at Peterborough Museum. What an honour to meet a person from my own iconic childhood tv. #Peterborough #WeLovePeterborough #PeterboroughMuseum #PeterPurves #BluePeter #DoctorWho #Jackanory | We Love Peterborough

"Well my boy… I'm very proud of you!" Surviving footage from 'The Savages' part 4, including Steven Taylor's (Peter Purves) departure from the series. ("Doctor Who" © BBC) | Doctor Who and the Tardis ~ The Classic Years

OUT NOW: First Doctor. First Sontaran Encounter. Doctor Who - The Early Adventures: Jean Marsh, Peter Purves and Dan Starkey in Doctor Who - The Sontarans. https://www.bigfinish.com/releases/v/the-sontarans-1083 | Big Finish Productions