Blue Peter: Why has BBC Canceled all live Episodes Moving Forward?
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Blue Peter is the longest running children’s show in the world. It began on Oct. 16, 1958 and has been running for about 66 years now! The Blue Peter presenters as well as the colorful pets have stolen people’s hearts for generations. However, the BBC has put forth a new mandate- no more live episodes. But why is that?
Why did BBC Axe Live Episodes of the show?
BBC has announced that Blue Peter has recorded its final live episode, and the show will move to a pre-recorded format from now on. But why is BBC stopping live episodes completely? It’s to keep pace with changing viewing habits.
BBC said (as per The Guardian):
“The programme has been a mix of live and pre-recorded shows for decades and has transitioned to a pre-record model as viewing habits change. As we continue to navigate a challenging market and young audience viewing habits evolve, it is necessary to make some changes to ensure that BBC Studios Kids and Family Productions delivers a dynamic, digital-first brand that will future-proof the show and sustain its legacy for years to come.”
Former Blue Peter Presenters React to the News
Simon Thomas, former Blue Peter presenter wrote on Instagram: “We probably didn’t realise it at the time, but we were working in the last years of the golden age of children’s TV, a time when children’s programmes filled the afternoons and Saturday mornings on BBC1 and ITV. An era when audiences were measured in the millions rather than the thousands.”
Check out his full post below:
Reacting to Thomas’s post, Richard Bacon wrote that “being live is what made it alive”. He further captioned his post on Instagram and said:
“I remember walking from one side of the studio to the other – doing a piece to camera – and seeing the whole crew, five cameras, and another on a crane, track with me.”
Check out his full post below:
Blue Peter will continue to be broadcast on CBBC, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
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