Magpie

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Blue Peter with adverts, basically...The set was basic and sparse, there were models to make (and grave warnings not to use those scissors, get an adult to do it properly), the charity appeals and even the badges!ITV knew Blue Peter had the right idea and Magpie was in the main a shameless copy - that didn't make it any less watchable though (Jenny Hanley - last seen having a bucket of cold tea thrown over her to warn of leaving cups of tea in reach of tiny hands -helped in that regard!)The presenters of Magpie were Mick, Doug and Susan Stranks (of Itsy and Bitsy fame). Jenny Hanley joined after Susan left.

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[silverbirch]

Re: Magpie

Susan Stranks was a babe, wonder if they ve
still got any of the old shows in a vault somewhere ?

[Richard1978]

Re: Magpie

Susan Stranks was a babe, wonder if they ve
still got any of the old shows in a vault somewhere ?

I've seen 1 or 2 clips over the years, A pre-fame Arnie giving a body building demonstration is one that comes to mind.

[silverbirch]

Re: Magpie

it was a magazine programme, ITVs answer to
Blue Peter, it went on for years and years
dont say ITV have rubbed all the tapes ?

[ridski]

Re: Magpie

Just watched a clip from a very early episode (1969), and was wondering who did the opening song for the show, as I was sure I recognized the vocals. I was right, it was the Spencer Davis Group. Mike Oldfield eat your heart out.

[kazboot]

Re: Magpie

I met Mick Robertson in 1973 at my local Woolies and got his autograph.