Magpie

Magpie was a British children's television programme shown on ITV from 30 July 1968 to 06 June 1980. the programme was devised as a direct competitor to BBC's Blue Peter although had a rather more modern approach, as epitomised by its theme tune performed by the Spencer Davis Group under the alias of The Murgatroyd Band (released as a single in 1971).

Presenters
As with Blue Peter there was a trio of presenters, usually two male and one female. The first of these were Pete Brady (a Radio 1 DJ), Susan Stranks and Tony Bastable. Douglas Rae took over from Brady in 1971, whereas Bastable was replaced by Mick Robertson in 1972. Stranks also left in 1974 to be replaced by actress Jenny Hanley.