#OnThisDay 1964: Valerie Singleton showed us how to make a skirt that paid tribute to the Beatles. For more Blue Peter clips from the 60s, you can visit - https://bbc.co.uk/archive/blue-peter-1960s/z4g8y9q | BBC Archive

#OnThisDay 1958: Blue Peter, the world's longest running children’s TV programme, was first broadcast. What better time to celebrate some of the most iconic moments from the much loved show? If you want to watch some of these clips in their entirety, you can! Just visit https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/BluePeterMoments/zxbcqyc | BBC Archive

Today's #ArchiveAdventCalendar treat is this 1976 Blue Peter clip, where Peter Purves showed off a computer that could store phone numbers and maps. Imagine the possibilities! | BBC Archive

#OnThisDay 1983: Blue Peter celebrated its 25th anniversary with a parade of past presenters. | BBC Archive

#OnThisDay 1958: The first episode of Blue Peter aired. In 1983, the show celebrated its 25th anniversary with a parade of past presenters. | BBC Archive