#OTD 16 October 1958 - First edition of #BluePeter was televised.
The first two presenters were #ChristopherTrace, an actor, and #LeilaWilliams, winner of #MissGreatBritain in 1957.
#BiddyBaxter became editor of the programme and until her final show in June 1988, after nearly 26 years.

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Blue Peter Icon Dies Penniless and On Benefits After Scandalous Affair #BluePeter #ChristopherTrace #BBC #scandal #penniless

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"Blue Peter legend dies penniless after affair scandal: A tragic downfall #BluePeter #ChristopherTrace"

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