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Blue Peter Presenters; Country Houses in Time of War

Presented by Jenni Murray. Featuring the history of the Blue Peter presenter, country houses in time of war and Pakistani squash player Maria Toorpakai.

As Blue Peter launches a competition to find a new presenter, Jenni Murray takes a look at the people who have fronted this iconic British TV programme; 'Country houses in time of war' is a new exhibition commemorating the beginning of the First World War 100 years ago; Pakistani squash player Maria Toorpakai talks about fleeing from the Taliban to pursue her dream of becoming the World number one in her sport.

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58 minutes

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Fri 29 Mar 201310:00
BBC Radio 4

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  • Country Houses in War

    The curators of Kiplin Hall and Brodsworth Hall explain the homes' use during WWI

    Duration: 10:17

  • Maria Toor Pakai

    The Pakistani squash player on how she defied expectations to follow her dreams

    Duration: 07:25

  • Blue Peter Presenters

    As Blue Peter launches a competiton to find a new presenter, what does the job take?

    Duration: 12:34

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  • Fri 29 Mar 201310:00
    BBC Radio 4

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