Sign up

Blue Peter

1958 – nowShow68 seasons2066 episodesTV-PG

Family
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

A fun-packed and informative magazine show for younger viewers with information and reports from around the world.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Fingerprint

Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
John Hunter Blair, Renny Rye

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 16, 1958 · October 17, 2025 · Still running

First aired
October 16, 1958
Latest episode
October 17, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
68 seasons · 2066 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Tropes

Muppet Cameo, Not What It Looks Like, Hostile Show Takeover +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Blue Peter worth watching?"

Questions about Blue Peter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Blue Peter worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Blue Peter okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Blue Peter?

861 h

About 861 hours: 2066 episodes in 68 seasons of about 25 minutes each since 1958, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Blue Peter?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Blue Peter?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Blue Peter use?

Muppet CameoNot What It Looks LikeHostile Show TakeoverBy Royal ApprovalBrand XTime CapsuleShout-OutCatchphraseThe Christmas AnnualNipple and DimedDepraved Kids' Show HostAdmitting to Fearand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Muppet Cameo, Not What It Looks Like, and Hostile Show Takeover.