On This Day: June 6, 1980 – Final Episode of Magpie Airs on British Television

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 6, 1980 – Final Episode of Magpie Airs on British Television.

On this day June 6, 1980, the final episode of the British children's television show Magpie aired, ending a 13-season run. First broadcast in 1968 on ITV, Magpie was created as a more contemporary alternative to the BBC’s Blue Peter, with a focus on pop culture, current trends, and issues relevant to young viewers.

Unlike its BBC counterpart, Magpie embraced a looser, more casual tone. It often featured musical guests, offbeat features, and real world topics that gave it a more relatable...
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