Go with Noakes
John Noakes trains to take on a series of hazardous sporting challenges of the type that he became famous for on Blue Peter (1958).
- 1976-1980
- 5 seasons
- Action & Adventure
John Noakes trains to take on a series of hazardous sporting challenges of the type that he became famous for on Blue Peter (1958).
Season 5 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1980
Episode 1
Mills and Dales
John gets "Nellie" back on the road, takes a stroll beneath the Pennines, ties up some loose ends in Hawes, and goes for a spin at Harewood. Shep hears all about Ilkley Moor, and comes face-to-face with a church mouse.
Episode 2
Wolds and Fens
John spins a pot at Alford, goes for gold with the Friskney Bow-men, sizes up Geoff Capes, and takes on the US Air Force at football. Shep has a bracing day out at Skegness.
Episode 3
Downs and Rivers
John punts down the Thames, puts a leg on a chair, and goes up, up and away. Percy Edwards chats to the animals at Whipsnade, and Shep takes a close look at village life.
Episode 4
Coasts and Cottages
John races a "cat" at Gosport, breaks a record with Roy Castle, and thatches a roof at Milton Abbas; Shep drops in for tea with Lesley Judd and Brillo.
Episode 5
Borders and Bridges
John dodges birds of prey, blows a glass vase, pulls some onions with Percy Thrower and climbs down a factory chimney. Shep enters the Dog Olympics.
Episode 6
Peaks and Paths
John walks over hill and glides over dale. Shep goes fishing and finds a wallaby. They return to Halifax for the Piece Hall carol concert, and say farewell to Nellie.