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History of the BP badge

The Blue Peter badge has been around for almost 60 years, that's a long time! In fact, it was 1963 when the first Blue Peter badge appeared on our screens, and a lot has changed since then. Now, there is an incredible eight badges to collect, each one unique in its own way.

Watch the clip above to learn all there is to know about the history of the Blue Peter badge.

Click here to find out more and apply for your very own Blue Peter badge.

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