FAREWELL JOHN

P eter Purves has led the tributes to his

Blue Peter co-star john noakes, who has died following a long battle with alzheimer’s, aged 83. ‘We had so much fun together over the years. There were hundreds and hundreds of happy memories. i’ll never forget him,’ says Peter.

john remains Blue Peter’s longest-serving presenter and fans will remember him fondly for his encounters with special guests – such as wayward elephant Lulu – and escapades

with his beloved canine companion shep.