Blue Peter "Sailors Hornpipe" was used instead. The opening theme has been updated several times. The following is a list of all the versions of the "Blue Peter" signature tune, "Barnacle Bill" that have been used on the show : The debut of a new version of the famous theme tune "Barnacle Bill" is sometimes accompanied with an introduction by the presenters at the time explaining the reasons behind the new rendition. Mike Oldfield appeared on the programme around 1979, and his version of the theme tune was so popular with viewers that the producers decided to record it for use as
The Bill Goodwin Show The Bill Goodwin Show The Bill Goodwin Show is a variety program that was broadcast on NBC television September 11, 1951 - March 27, 1952. The program was seen on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, initially alternating days with "The Bert Parks Show". When the Parks program moved to CBS, a program headed by Ralph Edwards replaced it on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Sponsored by General Electric appliances, the program featured music, songs, guest and interviews. A reviewer for the trade publication Billboard found that the show's debut broadcast left much to be desired: The new "Bill Goodwin Show" is described