OnThisDay 1973: John Noakes caught up with a 73 year old man who had a unique talent for jumping over pillar boxes! For more classic Blue Peter from the 70s, you can visit https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/blue-peter--1970s/zd9qgwx | BBC Archive

23K views · 455 reactions | #OnthisDay1968: The Blue Peter team were fascinated by an executive toy. For more Blue Peter treats, why not visit? https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/blue-peter-1960s/z4g8y9q | BBC Archive | Facebook

#OnThisDay 1973: "We'd come to this cove to witness one of the most dangerous sights in the world." Blue Peter's John, Val and Pete were in Mexico watching the incredible cliff divers of La Quebrada. | BBC Archive

Biddy Baxter turns 90 today. The legendary former producer and editor of Blue Peter is the woman behind the Blue Peter badge, the pets and the appeals that helped the show become a national institution. Here, Biddy tells us how she wanted to involve the viewers at home, before Blue Peter presenters recall the ominous sound of her stilettos and her opposition to innuendo. | BBC Archive

This evening, Henry the dog becomes the latest in a long line of Blue Peter pets. The first Blue Peter cat, Jason, was introduced by Valerie Singleton in 1964. | BBC Archive