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"Blue Peter" Presenters Trivia Quiz

Match the first and last names of various BBC "Blue Peter" presenters from across the decades. I have included their years on the programme.

A matching quiz by KentQuizzer. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Christopher (1958-1967)

Answer: Trace

Christopher Trace was responsible for two enduring TV catchphrases : "Here's one I made earlier" and, more surprisingly, "And now for something completely different". The latter became famous when adopted by the "Monty Python" team.

2. John (1965-1978)

Answer: Noakes

John Noakes was well known for his daredevil activities including free-fall parachuting and bobsledding. He looked after two famous "Blue Peter" dogs: Patch and Shep.

3. Lesley (1972-1979)

Answer: Judd

Lesley Judd had been a dancer with "The Young Generation" before joining the programme. She subsequently presented "The Great Egg Race" and "Micro Live".

4. Simon (1978-1986)

Answer: Groom

Simon Groom grew up on a Derbyshire farm which he often visited for "Blue Peter" reports. He had been a disc jockey before joining the programme.

5. Peter (1980-1984,1985-1986)

Answer: Duncan

Peter Duncan had been an actor before joining the programme. He later became the UK's Chief Scout between 2004 and 2009.

6. Yvette (1987-1992)

Answer: Fielding

Yvette became the youngest-ever presenter at the age of 18. Afterward, her television career has included programmes on the paranormal such as "Most Haunted".

7. Anthea (1992-1994)

Answer: Turner

Anthea was a presenter on the first-ever UK National Lottery Draw in November 1994. Tabloid newspapers have continued to take a keen interest in her private life, especially relationship and financial aspects.

8. Konnie (1997-2008)

Answer: Huq

Konnie Huq had been a guest on "Blue Peter" at the age of fourteen. In 2008 she was caught up in a protest during the controversial torch relay in London in the lead up to the Beijing Summer Olympics.

9. Gethin (2005-2008)

Answer: Jones

Gethin Jones had previously presented children's programmes on Welsh TV channel S4C. He undertook various adventurous activities, including flying with the Red Arrows.

10. Helen (2008-2013)

Answer: Skelton

Helen Skelton kayaked the length of the Amazon and walked a tightrope between the chimneys of Battersea Power Station in London. In 2012, she became the first person to reach the South Pole using a (custom-built) bicycle.

Source: Author KentQuizzer

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Questions		Choices
1. Christopher (1958-1967)		Judd
2. John (1965-1978)		Noakes
3. Lesley (1972-1979)		Trace
4. Simon (1978-1986)		Fielding
5. Peter (1980-1984,1985-1986)		Duncan
6. Yvette (1987-1992)		Jones
7. Anthea (1992-1994)		Skelton
8. Konnie (1997-2008)		Groom
9. Gethin (2005-2008)		Turner
10. Helen (2008-2013)		Huq