#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.

'My uncle stabbed Dad to death while we hid in bed - I can't thank him enough' Beauty queen Marcie Reid, who is competing to be Miss Great Britain in the pageant's 80th anniversar

Beauty queen overcomes traumatic past to compete for Miss Great Britain, inspiring hope and resilience #MissGreatBritain #TraumaSurvivor

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What a pleasure it was to share this lovely story that was written by one of our Nursery mums. It was all about a little lion who had no roar but had lots of other amazing qualities. We all enjoyed sharing this story.
#sharingstories #storieswithfriends #missgreatbritain