#biddybaxter
#OTD 16 October 1958 - First edition of #BluePeter was televised.
The first two presenters were #ChristopherTrace, an actor, and #LeilaWilliams, winner of #MissGreatBritain in 1957.
#BiddyBaxter became editor of the programme and until her final show in June 1988, after nearly 26 years.
October 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#Morrissey marked the passing of #BiddyBaxter by wearing a Blue Peter t-shirt at a recent gig in Canada.
September 16, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Producer Biddy Baxter MBE died on 10 August, aged 92. She was credited for starting 𝘉𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳's long relationship with 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘩𝘰 and was also responsible for the preservation of important clips from missing 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘩𝘰 episodes.

#Whoniverse #DoctorWho #BluePeter #BiddyBaxter #RIP #Death
August 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Some errands and mass before aqua.
Pupils from 3 local schools at mass.
Homily on #BiddyBaxter ##BluePeter
Only Fr J could then link that to #FeastOfTheAssumption !
I parked in the last bay of a row. Needless to say 3 cars parked to my left in non-existent bays.
A red convertible Ferrari next to me!
August 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Aw! Fond memories of Blue Peter back in the day. 🙏❤️

#RIP #BiddyBaxter
August 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
At a time when TV few shows were archived due to the cost and space of doing so #BiddyBaxter understood the significance of what she was doing, insisting that every #BluePeter from the mid-60s onward was recorded.
August 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Fifty years ago (aged six) I received my first book review from Biddy Baxter. I never forgot the encouragement.
#bluepeter #biddybaxter #childrenstv #childrensbook
#RIP
August 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
it's probably incalculable how many young minds & careers this woman positively fostered with her genius #BluePeter
#BiddyBaxter we owe you a monumental debt, & salute you

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Here’s one she made earlier! Biddy Baxter, the TV genius who made Blue Peter matter
Baxter was the sharp – if tough – TV brain behind the beloved children’s show’s most celebrated parts, from the studio pets to the coveted badges
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Legendary Blue Peter producer Biddy Baxter dies aged 92, leaving a lasting legacy in children's television #BiddyBaxter #BluePeterLegacy

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BBC Breakfast host announces sad death news live on air
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August 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"The increasing marginalisation of Blue Peter due to technological trends – it is now screened weekly on a niche channel – was painful to her in later life."

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/aug/11/biddy-baxter-tribute-blue-peter

#bluepeter #television #biddybaxter
Here’s one she made earlier! Biddy Baxter, the TV genius who made Blue Peter matter
Baxter was the sharp – if tough – TV brain behind the beloved children’s show’s most celebrated parts, from the studio pets to the coveted badges
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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August 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM
(prompted by memories of her formidableness from my time at @radiotimes.bsky.social in the 1970s/1980s) #BiddyBaxter
August 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Sad to read of the passing of children's TV producer #BiddyBaxter, the powerhouse that took a short format (15 mins) 60's show & gave us the #BluePeter we all came to know & love. Not sure the badge will get you any special privileges at the golden gates, but worth showing it just-in-case!
#RIP 💙⛵️
August 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Sad to hear of the passing of the wonderful #BiddyBaxter - when I was a child I got a letter from her with my #BluePeter badge, and it (along with the badge) was my proudest possession. RIP and thank you 🌹
August 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
We found this letter (complete with badge still in situ) in our attic when we moved in. That was over 50 years after it plopped on to the doormat and was opened by a no doubt thrilled Kenneth. It's now framed in our hall. #BiddyBaxter
August 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM