Blue Peter: Behind the Badge is a revealing behind-the-scenes journey through four decades of Britain's best-loved children's television programme. Author Alex Leger relives his most memorable moments on location during 36 years as a programme producer & director. He survived storms landmines erupting volcanoes dehydration food poisoning tapeworms & attacks with stones & bullets to produce some six hundred films worldwide. Many like John Noakes climbing Nelson's Column or Simon Thomas struggling to overcome his fear of parachuting or Helen Skelton covered in 25 000 bees became part of the vivid tapestry of Britain's iconic children's programme. The publication of this compelling account of Alex's hits misses & near-death experiences coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Blue Peter Badge in spring 2013 which will be celebrated throughout the year. Several Blue Peter programmes will feature the stories of badge winners. Further celebrations will take place for the programme's 55th anniversary in October. It will be featured in national & local press including The Independent The Lady Sunday People Sunday Mirror Wales on Sunday Wolverhampton Express & the Star. More features have included Manchester Evening News Bella Full House & Closer magazine. Features to come include The Guardian & Saga Magazine. Devon Life also has a 6 page article planned for February. Alex will be on Radio Devon in January & has been on Spotlight the BBC Southwest evening news programme. Further TV appearances planned include BBC Breakfast & others. alex@bluepetermemory on twitter had nearly 200 followers after the first month & momentum is gaining.