Monday Oct 13, 2025
Valerie Singleton: Who Knew (Part 1)
Peter Purves is back – and this week he’s joined by a true TV legend: Valerie Singleton.
Friends for decades and colleagues on Blue Peter, the world’s longest-running children’s show – Peter thought he knew everything about Val. But from dancer and actress to BBC continuity announcer and “Queen of the Voice-Overs,” her story is full of surprises.
Every 2 weeks The Peter Purves Podcast brings you open, honest chats with guests from every corner of entertainment, packed with memories, laughter, and the kind of moments only old friends can share.
1 months ago
This is fantastic, what a find…when I was a child in the 60’s and 70’s Blue Peter was my favourite programme. Both of you were the best.
3 months ago
We could listen to you both for hours.
5 months ago
Cracking stories and reminisces. Very enjoyable listen indeed.
5 months ago
thank you for posting - just a small comment - with podcasts like these - it really is more effective if the interviewee is in the room - using a similar mic, but if not possible there are some amazing tools out there now for enhancing audio (especially when you guest is on zoom for example) Adobe Podcast (Adobe Enhance) is one of them, or or ixotope - and there are dozens of others - it would be able to improve the quality of Val’s interview very much (and any subsequent interviews that are not done in the studio set-up) hope you dont mind the suggestion
5 months ago
Hi Peter, you must do a pot cast with Richard Marson.
5 months ago
Aww what another wonderful podcast Peter..such a fan of yours ..its great hearing you tell all these wonderful stories with Colin and Valerie..simply can’t wait for the next episode..keep up the good work ❤️
5 months ago
So glad I managed to tune into your second podcast with Valerie Singleton. Such a pleasure to hear your voices again, after following you throughout my childhood on Blue Peter. More like this please.
6 months ago
Lovely interview , Peter ,lovely to hear Valerie .