Episode 1

S14 E01 • Monday, Sep 12, 1977 • Sep 12

Expedition Brazil Rio de Janeiro is one of South America's most exciting cities. In today's film report John, Peter and Lesley climb two of its famous mountains, Sugar Loaf and Coreovado. and join the kite fliers on Copacabana beach. In the studio - a stunning display by the US Army Drill Team.

Episode 2

S14 E02 • Thursday, Sep 15, 1977 • Sep 15

STOP PRESS -BLUE PETER INDOOR RIDING SCHOOL OPENED BY PRINCESS ANNE That was the welcome news that greeted handicapped riders in Tyne and Wear this summer. The Indoor School was provided by some of the old wool and cotton donated by viewers to the Clothes Horse Race Appeal. Today PETER reports on the Official Opening and talks to some of the disabled children who are now able to ride whatever the weather.

Episode 3

S14 E03 • Monday, Sep 19, 1977 • Sep 19

Expedition Brazil Do you capoeira? JOHN didn't until he met CLAUDIO in Salvador. Watch them capoeira together today!

Episode 4

S14 E04 • Thursday, Sep 22, 1977 • Sep 22

Episode 5

S14 E05 • Monday, Sep 26, 1977 • Sep 26

Peter Purves and Lesley Judd England goalkeeper Peter Shilton joins the team to announce the results of the Save of the Century Competition. LESLEY helps to give Rags, the pony for handicapped riders, her first-ever bath.

Episode 6

S14 E06 • Thursday, Sep 29, 1977 • Sep 29

Expedition Brazil PETER joins the gauchos of Rio Grande do Sul and helps to round up some of Brazil's five jmillion cattle.

Episode 7

S14 E07 • Monday, Oct 3, 1977 • Oct 3

Ondeko-za! The demon drums of Japan's Sado Island, including the 7001b Great Drum Odaiko.

Episode 8

S14 E08 • Thursday, Oct 6, 1977 • Oct 6

Episode 9

S14 E09 • Monday, Oct 10, 1977 • Oct 10

Episode 10

S14 E10 • Thursday, Oct 13, 1977 • Oct 13

Master chef JOHN NOAKES creates another culinary miracle with his exotic green tomato chutney. Have a pencil and paper handy for his recipe.

Episode 11

S14 E11 • Monday, Oct 17, 1977 • Oct 17

Episode 12

S14 E12 • Thursday, Oct 20, 1977 • Oct 20

Episode 13

S14 E13 • Monday, Oct 24, 1977 • Oct 24

Episode 14

S14 E14 • Thursday, Oct 27, 1977 • Oct 27

Expedition Brazil Peter reports from Brazil's Maracana Stadium - the largest in the world and scene of Pele's greatest triumphs. And John and Lesley go back to school to brush up the steps of Brazil's most popular dance - the Samba.

Episode 15

S14 E15 • Monday, Oct 31, 1977 • Oct 31

Sky High John helps Tom Chapman in an attempt to fly 50 kites simultaneously.

Episode 16

S14 E16 • Thursday, Nov 3, 1977 • Nov 3

On the day The Queen opens Parliament, John and Lesley discover how it feels to drive in an open carriage down The Mall wearing the Coronation robes and coronets of Peers of the Realm!

Episode 17

S14 E17 • Monday, Nov 7, 1977 • Nov 7

Can you multiply 129498541 by 9878 and work out the 23rd root of a 201 digit number in less than two minutes? Mrs Shakuntala Devi can, and Peter will be putting her to the test today.

Episode 18

S14 E18 • Thursday, Nov 10, 1977 • Nov 10

Cut Price Cards: Save your pocket money by making your own cards this Christmas; Lesley demonstrates three good ideas. And Peter helps to x-ray a penguin when he spends a day with the London Zoo's Vet.

Episode 19

S14 E19 • Monday, Nov 14, 1977 • Nov 14

Episode 20

S14 E20 • Thursday, Nov 17, 1977 • Nov 17

Episode 21

S14 E21 • Monday, Nov 21, 1977 • Nov 21

Including a Supersonic Plane, Two Fat Rabbits, and Percy in the Garden.

Episode 22

S14 E22 • Thursday, Nov 24, 1977 • Nov 24

Rags, the "Blue Peter" pony, has finished her training and passed all her tests. Today, "Blue Peter" film cameras follow her progress as she starts work as a fully-qualified pony for Handicapped Riders.

Episode 23

S14 E23 • Monday, Nov 28, 1977 • Nov 28

Today JOHN, PETER and LESLEY will be announcing details of the 1977 Appeal. In the past Blue Peter viewers have collected old rags, scrap metal, postcards, books and stamps. Find out how you can help this year. Have paper and pencil handy for the depot's address.

Episode 24

S14 E24 • Thursday, Dec 1, 1977 • Dec 1

'Tu mowi Londyn' 'This is London' These words greet millions of people all over the world who tune to the BBC's World Service. John goes to Bush House and meets the broadcasters, including Hitoshii Fukuda, a Japanese newsreader, and Noel Edmonds!

Episode 25

S14 E25 • Monday, Dec 5, 1977 • Dec 5

Tawny owls Rin, Tin and Tiny made their first television appearance last May when they were seven weeks old. Today, nine-year-old Philip Smith, who rescued them, and naturalist Grahame Dangerfield, who has cared for them at his Wildlife Breeding Centre, released the orphans back into the wild.

Episode 26

S14 E26 • Thursday, Dec 8, 1977 • Dec 8

Do you dance with two left feet? Today Peggy Spencer, MBE, teaches John and Lesley some simple steps for Christmas parties that anybody can learn. Watch today's demonstration, and if you'd like a leaflet, send an SAE to: Peggy's Party Dances [address removed]

Episode 27

S14 E27 • Monday, Dec 12, 1977 • Dec 12

Today JOHN lights the first candle on the Advent Crown, PETER goes north to Beamish and rides on a Sheffield tram, and Britain's top pet cats compete for the title Blue Peter Champion Top Cat 1977 and the silver trophy ' live' in the studio.

Episode 28

S14 E28 • Thursday, Dec 15, 1977 • Dec 15

Today JOHN lights the first candle on the Advent Crown, PETER goes north to Beamish and rides on a Sheffield tram, and Britain's top pet cats compete for the title Blue Peter Champion Top Cat 1977 and the silver trophy ' live' in the studio.

Episode 29

S14 E29 • Monday, Dec 19, 1977 • Dec 19

Peter Purves and Lesley Judd and the latest news of the Key-Note Appeal. Watch the totaliser totting up your envelopes. Every single key and car will help reach the Two Million Target. Send your contribution to the depot at: [address removed]. Also in today's programme, PETER visits the studio of sculptor WILLIAM TYMIM to film the first stages in the making of the bronze statue of Petra.

Episode 30

S14 E30 • Thursday, Dec 22, 1977 • Dec 22

Join in with carols round the tree with the children of Allfarthings School, Warlingham County Secondary School, and the Band of the Chalk Farm Branch of the Salvation Army.

Episode 31

S14 E31 • Thursday, Dec 29, 1977 • Dec 29

Review of the Year Relive Blue Peter's highlights of 1977 as John climbs to the top of Nelson's Column. Spot the disappearing cats and listen to James Galway's double tin whistles and the Vicar who sounds like a train. Fly over Brazil's mighty Iguacu Falls and sail in a force nine gale with Clare Francis.

Episode 32

S14 E32 • Monday, Jan 2, 1978 • Jan 2

Has the Key-Note Appeal hit the jackpot? Will the keys and cars pouring into the collecting depot reach the two million target on the totaliser? If so, "Blue Peter" viewers will have provided four mobile classrooms for deaf children in Wales, the Highlands of Scotland, Norfolk and Cornwall. To start the new year "Blue Peter" travels back in time to the days of old when knights were bold! Peter goes to Knight School and learns the skill of jousting under the expert eye of Max Diamond. And 52 gnomes invade the studio for a 'live' phone-in with Noel Edmonds.

Episode 33

S14 E33 • Thursday, Jan 5, 1978 • Jan 5

Episode 34

S14 E34 • Monday, Jan 9, 1978 • Jan 9

During the Second World War the skies of Britain were criss-crossed with beams of light searching out the enemy aircraft. Today one of those searchlights, on its way to the RAF Museum in Hendon, makes a lightning visit to spotlight the Television Centre.

Episode 35

S14 E35 • Thursday, Jan 12, 1978 • Jan 12

Lesley joins Crispin Cranwell and Barnaby as they face the cymbal, rattle and banner test at their police-horse training school.

Episode 36

S14 E36 • Monday, Jan 16, 1978 • Jan 16

Episode 37

S14 E37 • Thursday, Jan 19, 1978 • Jan 19

Episode 38

S14 E38 • Monday, Jan 23, 1978 • Jan 23

Episode 39

S14 E39 • Thursday, Jan 26, 1978 • Jan 26

Episode 40

S14 E40 • Monday, Jan 30, 1978 • Jan 30

Happy Birthday Jack and Jill!: Yesterday Blue Peter's silver spotted tabbies were two years old. Join in the celebrations.

Episode 41

S14 E41 • Thursday, Feb 2, 1978 • Feb 2

Now You See It - Now You Don't: Schoolboy Russ Stevens is hailed as the most exciting new magician in Britain. See if you agree as he performs his tricks today in the studio.

Episode 42

S14 E42 • Monday, Feb 6, 1978 • Feb 6

Episode 43

S14 E43 • Thursday, Feb 9, 1978 • Feb 9

Episode 44

S14 E44 • Monday, Feb 13, 1978 • Feb 13

Episode 45

S14 E45 • Thursday, Feb 16, 1978 • Feb 16

Episode 46

S14 E46 • Monday, Feb 20, 1978 • Feb 20

Episode 47

S14 E47 • Thursday, Feb 23, 1978 • Feb 23

Episode 48

S14 E48 • Monday, Feb 27, 1978 • Feb 27

Episode 49

S14 E49 • Thursday, Mar 2, 1978 • Mar 2

Episode 50

S14 E50 • Monday, Mar 6, 1978 • Mar 6