Here's one they've not made earlier: Blue Peter launching talent show to hunt for new presenter
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CBBC duo Dick and Dom will host the search for the right person to join current hosts Barney Harwood and Helen Skelton on the Blue Peter sofa.
Contenders will have to win their way through a series of challenges to reach the final where the winners will be chosen by the CBBC audience.
The search is on: The BBC is launching a new talent show hunting for a new Blue Presenter to join Helen Skelton and Barney Harwood on the sofa
CBBC controller Cheryl Taylor said: 'Working on Blue Peter is a dream job for any aspiring presenter and our search for a new face to join Helen and Barney will generate a huge level of excitement for CBBC viewers.
'With the irrepressible Dick and Dom on hand to orchestrate proceedings we anticipate high tension and high jinks.'
The series, which has a working title of So You Think You Can Be A Blue Peter Presenter, starts this summer.
So You Think You Can Be A Blue Peter Presenter? TV bosses are launching the talent search this summer to find the new host
The BBC's flagship children's show was first screened in 1958 and popularised the phrase: 'Here's one I made earlier'.
In recent years it has been a launchpad for TV stars such as Matt Baker, Konnie Huq and Anthea Turner.
Other famous names who have been given their big breaks over the years have included Valerie Singleton, Janet Ellis, John Noakes and Peter Purves.
Hunting for a replacement: Andy Akinwolere (L) has left the show, while the programme has previously launched the careers of Anthea Turner and Konnie Huq
Host Andy Akinwolere quit the show in 2011 after five years on the show, leaving co-hosts Helen and Barney.
Whoever lands the role is likely to have to try out a number of challenges as part of the job.
Host Helen Skelton has completed a number of world records over the last few years, including a 500 mile Antarctic expedition and high wire walking across Battersea Power Station.
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