In a vintage Blue Peter clip from October 14, 1976, presenters Lesley Judd, Peter Purves, and John Noakes showcase a new portable telephone technology, highlighting its wireless feature with “no strings attached.” The demonstration likely reflects the emergence of early mobile phones during the 1970s. | History In Pictures
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History In Pictures. History In Pictures · Original audio. In a vintage Blue Peter clip from October 14, 1976, presenters Lesley Judd, Peter Purves, and John Noakes showcase a new portable telephone technology, highlighting its wireless feature with “no strings attached.” The demonstration likely reflects the emergence of early mobile ...
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Lets end the year with our #mostwatched video from 2021! This clip is from 2000 - when Valerie Singleton, John Noakes and Peter Purves were reunited to open the Blue Peter millennium time capsule that they had buried in 1971. What timeless artefacts would they uncover? Happy New Year everyone! #BBCArchive2021 #BBCArchiveRecap | BBC Archive
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Here is the series finale as Peter Purves shares his highlights of Crufts: Day 5: Terrier and Hound Group. In this film, Peter meets 3 super cute Long-Haired Miniature Dachshunds including award winning Mr McKenzie. We also see Patrick a Smooth- Haired Miniature Dachshund who loves to live an active life. We hope you enjoyed watching the highlights as much as we did making them! Until next year…🐾 | YuMOVE UK
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Here is the series finale as Peter Purves shares his highlights of Crufts: Day 5: Terrier and Hound Group. In this film, Peter meets 3 super cute Long-Haired Miniature Dachshunds including award winning Mr McKenzie. We also see Patrick a Smooth- Haired Miniature Dachshund who loves to live an active life. We hope you enjoyed watching the highlights as much as we did making them! Until next year…🐾 | YuMOVE UK
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Here is Peter Purves sharing his highlights of Crufts: Day 3 Working & Pastoral Group. In the film, Peter meets a breed that he has a soft spot for: the Newfoundland. See Peter meeting award-winning veteran, Archie, as he asks his delighted owner how he keeps him in tip top show condition. | YuMOVE UK
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Here is Peter Purves sharing his highlights of Crufts: Day 3 Working & Pastoral Group. In the film, Peter meets a breed that he has a soft spot for: the Newfoundland. See Peter meeting award-winning veteran, Archie, as he asks his delighted owner how he keeps him in tip top show condition. | YuMOVE UK
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Lets end the year with our #mostwatched video from 2021! This clip is from 2000 - when Valerie Singleton, John Noakes and Peter Purves were reunited to open the Blue Peter millennium time capsule that they had buried in 1971. What timeless artefacts would they uncover? Happy New Year everyone! #BBCArchive2021 #BBCArchiveRecap | BBC Archive
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