Overview

• Hacker T Dog will join Abby Cook, Joel Mawhinney, Shini Muthukrishnan and Henry the pet dog as a permanent presenter when the new series begins.
• Production is relocating from Salford’s MediaCityUK to Campfield Facilities at Versa Studios in Manchester for the autumn launch.
• The BBC has confirmed that future episodes will be fully pre-recorded and released on demand, bringing an end to live broadcasts.
• Key elements such as Blue Peter badges, its animal pets and hands-on craft segments will be retained in the revamped format.
• To mark his debut, Hacker T Dog will guide viewers on a special tour of his hometown, Wigan, showcasing its most iconic spots.