BBC Blue Peter 60 years old. at DVinfo.net

Donald McPherson · October 21st, 2018, 10:54 AM

There's a story on the BBC website about BB being sixty and I thought this picture was interesting of the studio setup. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-45861888

Bryan Worsley · October 21st, 2018, 11:16 AM

Brings back memories. "Get down Shep !"

The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford is well worth the visit if you are interested in studio broadcast technology through the years.

Charles Papert · October 21st, 2018, 04:15 PM

Coincidentally, I just came across this picture in an album at my parent's house, me and my siblings (I'm the youngest) meeting Peter Purves at a festival in the UK somewhere around 1971!

Also--I might have in a box somewhere--a long treasured "behind the scenes" Blue Peter book from that era showing many pics like the one in that article of the technology in the studio. One of the various childhood things that I think sparked my interest in this career! The Corgi van with the cameraman on the roof being another...

David Stoneburner · October 22nd, 2018, 07:42 AM

Watched all the time when I lived in England 1971-1974. What a great show!

Christopher Young · October 22nd, 2018, 08:01 AM

Donald I remember these cameras. I started with the BBC in 1966. They were still using some of these EMI CPS Emitron 10678 cameras then, B&W 405 line B and 625 line models.. At about 150 lbs took four guys to rig one up. 3", 4", 8" and 12" lenses by Dallmeyer. A "cable basher" used to follow the camera operators around to to make sure the camera cables didn't get snagged or entangled when they moved. The cameras and studio syncs had to be aligned every day and the CCUs were basically a full rack size. Man have things changed. I never used them as I was on the film side but I always remember these monsters in the TV studios and used to look upon them with amazement. Thanks for the memories!

Chris Young
Sydney

October 21st, 2018, 10:54 AM	#1
Donald McPherson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Aberdeen Scotland Posts: 815	BBC Blue Peter 60 years old. There's a story on the BBC website about BB being sixty and I thought this picture was interesting of the studio setup. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-45861888 Attached Thumbnails __________________ A little knowledge goes a long way but not long enough.

October 21st, 2018, 11:16 AM	#2
Bryan Worsley Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 439	Re: BBC Blue Peter 60 years old. Brings back memories. "Get down Shep !" The National Science and Media Museum in Bradford is well worth the visit if you are interested in studio broadcast technology through the years. Last edited by Bryan Worsley; October 21st, 2018 at 01:44 PM.

October 21st, 2018, 04:15 PM	#3
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Re: BBC Blue Peter 60 years old. Coincidentally, I just came across this picture in an album at my parent's house, me and my siblings (I'm the youngest) meeting Peter Purves at a festival in the UK somewhere around 1971! Also--I might have in a box somewhere--a long treasured "behind the scenes" Blue Peter book from that era showing many pics like the one in that article of the technology in the studio. One of the various childhood things that I think sparked my interest in this career! The Corgi van with the cameraman on the roof being another... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

October 22nd, 2018, 07:42 AM	#4
David Stoneburner Major Player Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 493	Re: BBC Blue Peter 60 years old. Watched all the time when I lived in England 1971-1974. What a great show!

October 22nd, 2018, 08:01 AM	#5
Christopher Young Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,567	Re: BBC Blue Peter 60 years old. Donald I remember these cameras. I started with the BBC in 1966. They were still using some of these EMI CPS Emitron 10678 cameras then, B&W 405 line B and 625 line models.. At about 150 lbs took four guys to rig one up. 3", 4", 8" and 12" lenses by Dallmeyer. A "cable basher" used to follow the camera operators around to to make sure the camera cables didn't get snagged or entangled when they moved. The cameras and studio syncs had to be aligned every day and the CCUs were basically a full rack size. Man have things changed. I never used them as I was on the film side but I always remember these monsters in the TV studios and used to look upon them with amazement. Thanks for the memories! Chris Young Sydney Attached Thumbnails