1976: Introducing the incredible, cordless 'MOBILE' phone | Blue Peter | Retro Tech | BBC Archive
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Blue Peter presenters Lesley Judd, Peter Purves and John Noakes demonstrate some exciting new technology with no strings attached - a completely portable telephone. How does it work? This clip was originally broadcast 14 October, 1976. Blue Peter is still going strong, with new editions of the show broadcast live on CBBC and BBC iPlayer every ...
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It's time for another one of our #mostwatched videos of the year! In 1976, Blue Peter showed off a phone with no cable that you could even take outside. Would it ever catch on? #BBCArchiveRecap | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay in 1976: Blue Peter presenter Peter Purvis demonstrated a piece of exciting new technology – the world’s first portable talking calculator! | BBC Archive
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It's time for another one of our #mostwatched videos of the year! In 1976, Blue Peter showed off a phone with no cable that you could even take outside. Would it ever catch on? #BBCArchiveRecap | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay 1976: John Noakes took his hat off to Mrs Shilling and her extraordinary headwear on Blue Peter. | BBC Archive
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#OnthisDay1968: The Blue Peter team were fascinated by an executive toy. For more Blue Peter treats, why not visit? https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/blue-peter-1960s/z4g8y9q | BBC Archive
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OnThisDay 1973: John Noakes caught up with a 73 year old man who had a unique talent for jumping over pillar boxes! For more classic Blue Peter from the 70s, you can visit https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/blue-peter--1970s/zd9qgwx | BBC Archive
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#OTD 1972: The art of whistling, as demonstrated by Mrs Jean Didcock. For more great Blue Peter archive from this era, you can visit - https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/blue-peter--1970s/zd9qgwx | BBC Archive
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#OnThisDay 1983: Blue Peter got a new set and - in true Blue Peter style - showed you how to make it. Remember to get a grown up to help - preferably a carpenter. | BBC Archive
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