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September 12, 1977

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01. Expedition Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is one of South America's most exciting cities. In today's film report John, Peter and Lesley climb two of its famous mountains, Sugar Loaf and Coreovado. and join the kite fliers on Copacabana beach. In the studio - a stunning display by the US Army Drill Team.

September 12, 1977
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02. STOP PRESS -BLUE PETER INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL OPENED BY PRINCESS ANNE

That was the welcome news that greeted handicapped riders in Tyne and Wear this summer. The Indoor School was provided by some of the old wool and cotton donated by viewers to the Clothes Horse Race Appeal. Today PETER reports on the Official Opening and talks to some of the disabled children who are now able to ride whatever the weather.

September 15, 1977
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03. Expedition Brazil

Do you capoeira?

JOHN didn't until he met CLAUDIO in Salvador. Watch them capoeira together today!

September 19, 1977
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04. Episode 4

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September 22, 1977
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05. Episode 5

Peter Purves and Lesley Judd England goalkeeper Peter Shilton joins the team to announce the results of the Save of the Century Competition. LESLEY helps to give Rags, the pony for handicapped riders, her first-ever bath.

September 26, 1977
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06. Expedition Brazil

PETER joins the gauchos of Rio Grande do Sul and helps to round up some of Brazil's five jmillion cattle.

September 29, 1977
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07. Ondeko-za!

The demon drums of Japan's Sado Island, including the 7001b Great Drum Odaiko.

October 3, 1977
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08. Episode 8

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October 6, 1977
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09. Episode 9

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October 10, 1977
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10. Episode 10

Master chef JOHN NOAKES creates another culinary miracle with his exotic green tomato chutney. Have a pencil and paper handy for his recipe.

October 13, 1977
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11. Episode 11

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October 17, 1977
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12. Episode 12

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October 20, 1977
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13. Episode 13

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October 24, 1977
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14. Expedition Brazil

Peter reports from Brazil's Maracana Stadium - the largest in the world and scene of Pele's greatest triumphs. And John and Lesley go back to school to brush up the steps of Brazil's most popular dance - the Samba.

October 27, 1977
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15. Sky High

John helps Tom Chapman in an attempt to fly 50 kites simultaneously.

October 31, 1977
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16. Episode 16

On the day The Queen opens Parliament, John and Lesley discover how it feels to drive in an open carriage down The Mall wearing the Coronation robes and coronets of Peers of the Realm!

November 3, 1977
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17. Episode 17

Can you multiply 129498541 by 9878 and work out the 23rd root of a 201 digit number in less than two minutes? Mrs Shakuntala Devi can, and Peter will be putting her to the test today.

November 7, 1977
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18. Episode 18

Cut Price Cards: Save your pocket money by making your own cards this Christmas; Lesley demonstrates three good ideas. And Peter helps to x-ray a penguin when he spends a day with the London Zoo's Vet.

November 10, 1977
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19. Episode 19

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November 14, 1977
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20. Episode 20

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November 17, 1977
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21. Episode 21

Including a Supersonic Plane, Two Fat Rabbits, and Percy in the Garden.

November 21, 1977
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22. Episode 22

Rags, the "Blue Peter" pony, has finished her training and passed all her tests. Today, "Blue Peter" film cameras follow her progress as she starts work as a fully-qualified pony for Handicapped Riders.

November 24, 1977
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23. Episode 23

Today JOHN, PETER and LESLEY will be announcing details of the 1977 Appeal. In the past Blue Peter viewers have collected old rags, scrap metal, postcards, books and stamps. Find out how you can help this year. Have paper and pencil handy for the depot's address.

November 28, 1977
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24. Episode 24

'Tu mowi Londyn' 'This is London'

These words greet millions of people all over the world who tune to the BBC's World Service. John goes to Bush House and meets the broadcasters, including Hitoshii Fukuda, a Japanese newsreader, and Noel Edmonds!

December 1, 1977
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25. Episode 25

Tawny owls Rin, Tin and Tiny made their first television appearance last May when they were seven weeks old. Today, nine-year-old Philip Smith, who rescued them, and naturalist Grahame Dangerfield, who has cared for them at his Wildlife Breeding Centre, released the orphans back into the wild.

December 5, 1977
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26. Episode 26

Do you dance with two left feet? Today Peggy Spencer, MBE, teaches John and Lesley some simple steps for Christmas parties that anybody can learn. Watch today's demonstration, and if you'd like a leaflet, send an SAE to: Peggy's Party Dances [address removed]

December 8, 1977
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27. Episode 27

Today JOHN lights the first candle on the Advent Crown, PETER goes north to Beamish and rides on a Sheffield tram, and Britain's top pet cats compete for the title Blue Peter Champion Top Cat 1977 and the silver trophy ' live' in the studio.

December 12, 1977
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28. Episode 28

Today JOHN lights the first candle on the Advent Crown, PETER goes north to Beamish and rides on a Sheffield tram, and Britain's top pet cats compete for the title Blue Peter Champion Top Cat 1977 and the silver trophy ' live' in the studio.

December 15, 1977
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29. Episode 29

Peter Purves and Lesley Judd and the latest news of the Key-Note Appeal. Watch the totaliser totting up your envelopes. Every single key and car will help reach the Two Million Target. Send your contribution to the depot at: [address removed]. Also in today's programme, PETER visits the studio of sculptor WILLIAM TYMIM to film the first stages in the making of the bronze statue of Petra.

December 19, 1977
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30. Episode 30

Join in with carols round the tree with the children of Allfarthings School, Warlingham County Secondary School, and the Band of the Chalk Farm Branch of the Salvation Army.

December 22, 1977
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31. Review of the Year

Relive Blue Peter's highlights of 1977 as John climbs to the top of Nelson's Column. Spot the disappearing cats and listen to James Galway's double tin whistles and the Vicar who sounds like a train. Fly over Brazil's mighty Iguacu Falls and sail in a force nine gale with Clare Francis.

December 29, 1977
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32. Episode 32

Has the Key-Note Appeal hit the jackpot? Will the keys and cars pouring into the collecting depot reach the two million target on the totaliser? If so, "Blue Peter" viewers will have provided four mobile classrooms for deaf children in Wales, the Highlands of Scotland, Norfolk and Cornwall. To start the new year "Blue Peter" travels back in time to the days of old when knights were bold! Peter goes to Knight School and learns the skill of jousting under the expert eye of Max Diamond. And 52 gnomes invade the studio for a 'live' phone-in with Noel Edmonds.

January 2, 1978
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33. Episode 33

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January 5, 1978
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34. Episode 34

During the Second World War the skies of Britain were criss-crossed with beams of light searching out the enemy aircraft. Today one of those searchlights, on its way to the RAF Museum in Hendon, makes a lightning visit to spotlight the Television Centre.

January 9, 1978
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35. Episode 35

Lesley joins Crispin Cranwell and Barnaby as they face the cymbal, rattle and banner test at their police-horse training school.

January 12, 1978
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36. Episode 36

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January 16, 1978
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37. Episode 37

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January 19, 1978
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38. Episode 38

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January 23, 1978
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39. Episode 39

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January 26, 1978
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40. Episode 40

Happy Birthday Jack and Jill!: Yesterday Blue Peter's silver spotted tabbies were two years old. Join in the celebrations.

January 30, 1978
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41. Episode 41

Now You See It - Now You Don't: Schoolboy Russ Stevens is hailed as the most exciting new magician in Britain. See if you agree as he performs his tricks today in the studio.

February 2, 1978
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42. Episode 42

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February 6, 1978
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43. Episode 43

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February 9, 1978
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44. Episode 44

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February 13, 1978
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45. Episode 45

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February 16, 1978
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46. Episode 46

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February 20, 1978
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47. Episode 47

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February 23, 1978
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48. Episode 48

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February 27, 1978
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49. Episode 49

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March 2, 1978
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50. Episode 50

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March 6, 1978
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51. Episode 51

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March 9, 1978
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52. Episode 52

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March 13, 1978
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53. Episode 53

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March 16, 1978
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54. Episode 54

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March 20, 1978
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55. Episode 55

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March 23, 1978
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56. Episode 56

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March 30, 1978
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57. Episode 57

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April 3, 1978
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58. Episode 58

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April 6, 1978
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59. Episode 59

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April 10, 1978
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60. Episode 60

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April 13, 1978
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61. Episode 61

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April 17, 1978
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62. Episode 62

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April 20, 1978
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63. Episode 63

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April 24, 1978
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64. Episode 64

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April 27, 1978
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65. Episode 65

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May 1, 1978
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66. Episode 66

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May 8, 1978
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67. Episode 67

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May 11, 1978
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68. Episode 68

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May 15, 1978
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69. Episode 69

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May 18, 1978
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70. Episode 70

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May 22, 1978
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71. Episode 71

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May 25, 1978
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72. Episode 72

For the past week Blue Peter viewers have been sending their suggestions for a name for the new Golden Retriever puppy. Today Simon announces the most popular choice.

June 1, 1978
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73. Episode 73

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June 5, 1978
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74. Episode 74

John takes an Onca for a walk and back in the studio the Sweet Adelines sing a serenade.

June 8, 1978
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75. Episode 75

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June 12, 1978
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76. Episode 76

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June 15, 1978
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77. Episode 77

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June 19, 1978
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78. Episode 78

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June 22, 1978
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79. Episode 79

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June 26, 1978
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80. Episode 80

A thousand programmes later ...

' Way back in 1966, if anyone had told me that during the next 12 years I'd make a five-mile fall out of an aeroplane, crash at 90 mph on a bob-sleigh, climb to the top of Nelson's Column-twice, become a cook, vault over a ditch and be trodden on by an elephant, I'd never have believed them! But they've all happened to me during my thousand or so appearances on Blue Peter. Today you can watch some of those extraordinary experiences.' (JOHN NOAKES )

July 3, 1978