Blue Peter

1Beauty and the Beast

30 minMar 9, 1987

The very first episode of the light entertainment variety show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, with special guest Alison Moyet. Plus, Steve Rider has the latest in the Sports Report, Dawn's A-ha pencil case has been stolen at school and dance troupe The Hot Hoofers take to the stage.

2Tricks

30 minMar 16, 1987

French and Saunders try their best to 'star' as extras in an aeroplane TV commercial and special guest Roy Castle performs a song.

3Julie Walters

30 minMar 23, 1987

Dawn and Jennifer reach for the padding and prosthetics as the infamous Fat Men make their first appearance on the spoof variety show. Guest starring Julie T. Wallace.

4Ratings

30 minMar 30, 1987

With poor ratings threatening their show, Dawn and Jennifer resort to extreme measures and hunt down BBC controller Michael Grade.

5Blue Peter

30 minApr 6, 1987Now viewing

The show must go on when industrial action and a walk out by Betty Marsden's dance troupe threatens to cause chaos. Guest starring Jools Holland, Rik Mayall and Harry Enfield.

6Killing Time

30 minApr 13, 1987

The curtains come down on the first series of French and Saunders' spoof entertainment show with special guest Joan Armatrading.