0:00:03 > 0:00:05Today, we are putting our guests to the test
0:00:05 > 0:00:07to find the ultimate festive fan.
0:00:07 > 0:00:09What about me, Linds? I love Christmas!
0:00:09 > 0:00:12Oh, no, but Radz, these guys are proper fans.
0:00:12 > 0:00:14Linds, I've only got two Christmas crackers left,
0:00:14 > 0:00:16opened up every single advent calendar door
0:00:16 > 0:00:18and unwrapped all of your Christmas presents!
0:00:18 > 0:00:21- You've done what?!- I know. I'm a bigger fan than this guy.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24Hmm. Well, I'm putting you on the naughty list.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44- CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Hello.- Hello.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- It is just 18 days until Christmas. - Yay!
0:00:47 > 0:00:51Happy dance indeed. We are getting so excited in the BP studio
0:00:51 > 0:00:54because it's only one week to go until our Christmas special,
0:00:54 > 0:00:57so our aim is to get you guys into the Christmas mood.
0:00:57 > 0:00:59And how are we going to do that?
0:00:59 > 0:01:02Step one - we are going to be lighting the third candle
0:01:02 > 0:01:04on our giant advent crown. MUSICAL FLOURISH
0:01:04 > 0:01:07Nice sound effect! There it is, in all its glory.
0:01:07 > 0:01:11Step number two, my friends - we're taking part in a very special
0:01:11 > 0:01:15- Christmas quiz to test your Noel-edge.- Do you get it?
0:01:15 > 0:01:19- Know-ledge. Noel-edge. Knowledge. - We can work on that.
0:01:19 > 0:01:20Step three - check this out.
0:01:20 > 0:01:24It's our little friend Shells. She's come as a tiny Santa, kind of.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26She's got it on her jumper.
0:01:26 > 0:01:28So if you can see her hiding anywhere in today's show,
0:01:28 > 0:01:31hop onto the fan club and let us know where you can see her.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33Bye, Shells.
0:01:33 > 0:01:36Step numero quatre, as they say in Espana -
0:01:36 > 0:01:38we'll be revealing the nominees for
0:01:38 > 0:01:41Young Sports Personality of the Year 2017.
0:01:41 > 0:01:45OK, OK, I know it's not that festive but it is epic, because one
0:01:45 > 0:01:48of the judges on that panel will be a Blue Peter badge holder. Yes!
0:01:48 > 0:01:51That's very cool. And step five - we're nearly there.
0:01:51 > 0:01:53We will be enjoying a very festive performance
0:01:53 > 0:01:56from brand-new musical Nativity!
0:01:56 > 0:01:57Let me set the scene for you -
0:01:57 > 0:02:01primary school teacher Mr Maddens is directing the school nativity.
0:02:01 > 0:02:04But, because of a rumour that's gone round, everyone thinks a famous
0:02:04 > 0:02:08Hollywood producer is coming, so suddenly everyone wants a part.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10It's time to audition!
0:02:11 > 0:02:13Oh, good, Mr Maddens, you're here.
0:02:13 > 0:02:15- I thought you were going to miss auditions.- What?
0:02:15 > 0:02:19- We don't have auditions. I just cast the kids.- No, we do have auditions.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23- This is a Hollywood nativity.- It's not a Hollywood nativity, is it?
0:02:23 > 0:02:26- It's just St Bernadette's nativity. - You are going to love this, OK?
0:02:26 > 0:02:29Boop! We will do it like they do it on Britain's Got Talent.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32- I'll be Simon Cowell and you can be will.i.am.- That's The Voice.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- Craig Revel Horwood. - That's Strictly Come Dancing.
0:02:35 > 0:02:37Stop being so difficult, all right?
0:02:37 > 0:02:40The point is, these kids are amazing, all right?
0:02:40 > 0:02:43And we need to let them show us what they can do.
0:02:43 > 0:02:48- But they can't do very much - that's the problem.- Oh, ye of little faith.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50# They want a part in our school nativity
0:02:50 > 0:02:52# They want to be the best
0:02:52 > 0:02:55# They'll be the stars of our school nativity
0:02:55 > 0:02:56# Singing above the rest
0:02:56 > 0:02:58# Watch them go "ooh"
0:02:58 > 0:03:00# Watch them go "aah"
0:03:00 > 0:03:04# Watch them go far, far, far in our school nativity... #
0:03:04 > 0:03:08- All right, er, hello, Alfie. What's your name?- Er, Alfie.
0:03:08 > 0:03:11- Good. Right, who do you want to play in the nativity?- Joseph.
0:03:11 > 0:03:14He wants to be Jay-Z. Right? Show me what you got now.
0:03:14 > 0:03:16# He wants to be Joseph the carpenter
0:03:16 > 0:03:18- # He's the romantic lead - Oh, yeah
0:03:18 > 0:03:20# He's got the skills to be a great carpenter
0:03:20 > 0:03:22# He break dances on his knees
0:03:22 > 0:03:24# Watch him go " ooh"
0:03:24 > 0:03:27- # Watch him go... # - Ah!
0:03:27 > 0:03:30# Watch him go far, far, far in our school nativity... #
0:03:30 > 0:03:32- Get kneepads, mate. Get kneepads. Hello, Evie.- Hello.
0:03:32 > 0:03:34Hello, right, who do you want to play in the nativity?
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- I'd like to play the star. - OK, why would you like to...
0:03:37 > 0:03:41- The star of Bethlehem.- OK. And why would you like to be the star?
0:03:41 > 0:03:43Because she's shiny.
0:03:43 > 0:03:46I think we need to work on her confidence if she goes forwards.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48Here we go. One, two, three, four.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53- # And if I get the chance, I'm really going to shine... #- Yes!
0:03:53 > 0:03:57# I'll make up my own dance and show them I'm divine
0:03:57 > 0:04:01# I'm going to be a star not useless any more
0:04:01 > 0:04:04# Gonna leave 'em wanting more
0:04:04 > 0:04:06# Leave 'em wanting more
0:04:06 > 0:04:09# Of our school nativity. #
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- You are going through to the next round!- There's not a next round.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14- The Hollywood round. Hello, Ollie.- Hello.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16What do you want to play in the nativity?
0:04:16 > 0:04:18I really want to be Joseph but my dad wants me to be the donkey.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20Why does he want you to be the donkey?
0:04:20 > 0:04:22Cos ee-aw, ee-aw, ee-always says it's a great part.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25You're on Blue Peter, mate. You need a better joke than that.
0:04:25 > 0:04:28Do your rap. Three, four.
0:04:28 > 0:04:30# Away in a manger, our crib was all bare
0:04:30 > 0:04:32# And suddenly shepherds and kings are all there
0:04:32 > 0:04:34# A baby, a lady, a bright shining light
0:04:34 > 0:04:37# And this little donkey was a king for a night
0:04:37 > 0:04:38# I was a DJ
0:04:38 > 0:04:39# Called Donkey G
0:04:39 > 0:04:40# I was a DJ
0:04:40 > 0:04:41# In the nativity
0:04:41 > 0:04:42# I was a DJ
0:04:42 > 0:04:44# Down in the manger
0:04:44 > 0:04:45# I was a DJ
0:04:45 > 0:04:46# In my donkey trainers. #
0:04:46 > 0:04:48Boo-yeah!
0:04:48 > 0:04:49# Useless
0:04:49 > 0:04:52# Then if they get a chance they're really going to shine
0:04:52 > 0:04:54- # You need to be more ruthless - They'll make up their own dance
0:04:54 > 0:04:57- # They'll show us they're divine - They won't even stand a chance
0:04:57 > 0:04:58# They're going to be the stars
0:04:58 > 0:05:01- # They're not useless any more - They're just hopeless
0:05:01 > 0:05:03- # Just a bunch of jokers - Gonna leave us wanting more
0:05:03 > 0:05:06- # Can't even sing or dance - Leave us wanting more
0:05:06 > 0:05:08- BOTH:- # In our school nativity. #
0:05:08 > 0:05:12We have got a show to do. Come on, you lot. Here, Mr Maddens...
0:05:12 > 0:05:13One, two, three, four.
0:05:13 > 0:05:16- ALL:- # Sparkle and shine
0:05:16 > 0:05:18# Planets gather round
0:05:18 > 0:05:21# Sparkle and shine
0:05:21 > 0:05:24# Let's all make a dazzling sound
0:05:24 > 0:05:27# Here's something you won't believe
0:05:27 > 0:05:29# It's the first time ever Christmas
0:05:29 > 0:05:32- # It's the first time ever Christmas - I think this is going to go well!
0:05:32 > 0:05:36- # Eve. # - Kids, come on!
0:05:38 > 0:05:41CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:05:42 > 0:05:45- Guys, that was so good! - Now, this is Blue Peter.
0:05:45 > 0:05:48You all have your Blue Peter badges on. You all look very happy.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50There's one thing to do. Happy dance!
0:05:50 > 0:05:53A festive one. Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho. That was amazing.
0:05:53 > 0:05:55It is, of course, based on the film "Nativity!",
0:05:55 > 0:05:57which lots of people have seen.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00And by the way, it's coming to CBBC this Christmas, if you haven't.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02Those who haven't seen it, what's it all about, guys?
0:06:02 > 0:06:07OK, so I'm Mr Maddens, and I've been asked to direct the nativity at
0:06:07 > 0:06:09St Bernadette's this year, despite the fact that I hate Christmas.
0:06:09 > 0:06:12Now, I may have told some little white lies, saying that Hollywood
0:06:12 > 0:06:14are coming to see the show, but little did I know
0:06:14 > 0:06:17that Mr Poppy here was going to tell the entire town!
0:06:17 > 0:06:20But it's all right, though, because now we're all going to be
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- rich, famous millionaires. We're all moving to Hollywood.- No, no...
0:06:23 > 0:06:25These guys are taking method acting very seriously.
0:06:25 > 0:06:27Archie, let's have a chat to you, my friend.
0:06:27 > 0:06:29So, I presume you guys have been acting in stage school for years
0:06:29 > 0:06:32and years and years. Is that right?
0:06:32 > 0:06:36Well, we all started off with a recording that we had to send
0:06:36 > 0:06:39to the producers, and then it narrowed it down to an audition,
0:06:39 > 0:06:41and then it came to another audition,
0:06:41 > 0:06:44and then one final audition, and then 27 children were cast.
0:06:44 > 0:06:47So none of you have performed before and now you're here performing
0:06:47 > 0:06:50- on stage and on Blue Peter. High five!- That's amazing!
0:06:50 > 0:06:54And, Evie, you're touring the UK. How has that been?
0:06:54 > 0:06:56It's really, really exciting because, like,
0:06:56 > 0:06:59we go to all the different hotels and make so much new friends.
0:06:59 > 0:07:04All right, stop. She yaps on a bit. This is...
0:07:04 > 0:07:06We're going around the country - it's all brilliant, isn't it?
0:07:06 > 0:07:10High-five! And next, we go to London next week and, also,
0:07:10 > 0:07:13we get to meet Louis Walsh. He's going to be in the show, so...
0:07:13 > 0:07:17- THE Louis Walsh?- The Louis Walsh. - AS LOUIS:- It's a yes from me!
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- I love the Welsh! - Guys, thank you so much.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21You two are sticking around for our Christmas quiz later.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24But to the rest of the cast of "Nativity!", please give them
0:07:24 > 0:07:27a massive round of applause! CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:07:27 > 0:07:30Now, guys, a question to all of you.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33Who here has already turned on their Christmas lights at home?
0:07:34 > 0:07:36OK, you're going to like this because on Blue Peter, we've gone
0:07:36 > 0:07:40one better, because we've switched on something seriously impressive.
0:07:42 > 0:07:47The BT Tower. Built from 13,000 tonnes of concrete.
0:07:47 > 0:07:50It's one of the most iconic shapes on the London skyline.
0:07:50 > 0:07:56At a massive 189 metres, it was once the capital's tallest tower.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59First opened in 1965,
0:07:59 > 0:08:02the tower is still a major television broadcasting hub.
0:08:02 > 0:08:04In fact, check this out.
0:08:04 > 0:08:0995% of UK television passes through the airwaves from here.
0:08:09 > 0:08:14Including me, right now, on your television,
0:08:14 > 0:08:17even though I'm here when I'm...
0:08:17 > 0:08:19This is complicated.
0:08:21 > 0:08:24Yep, the info is coming thick and fast, people.
0:08:24 > 0:08:26And here's some more for you.
0:08:26 > 0:08:33In 2009, the tower had a 360-degree screen installed at the top.
0:08:33 > 0:08:35To find out more, I'm heading up there.
0:08:35 > 0:08:40And I'm doing so in one of the fastest lifts in the country.
0:08:40 > 0:08:41Which is great news.
0:08:42 > 0:08:45With it being such a long journey all the way to the top,
0:08:45 > 0:08:49I thought I'd share with you some of my favourite lift facts.
0:08:49 > 0:08:53There was one time Lindsey, Barney and me got into a lift...
0:08:53 > 0:08:54- LIFT:- Door opening.
0:08:55 > 0:08:57That's annoying.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00The man who looks after the tower screens is Wayne.
0:09:02 > 0:09:04- Wayne, lovely to meet you. - Nice to meet you, Radzi.
0:09:04 > 0:09:07What do you think it is that makes the BT Tower so special?
0:09:07 > 0:09:10It's very much in use, it's an operational building.
0:09:10 > 0:09:13It's a hub for the UK telecommunications.
0:09:13 > 0:09:16I've noticed the screen at the very top. What is that for?
0:09:16 > 0:09:19We actually know it as the info band.
0:09:19 > 0:09:23It's used to celebrate UK landmark events.
0:09:23 > 0:09:25And why would it need changing or replacing?
0:09:25 > 0:09:27The original one was up there for seven years
0:09:27 > 0:09:29and as you can imagine, being up at that height,
0:09:29 > 0:09:31it gets battered by the wind, rain, snow,
0:09:31 > 0:09:33so it was time for it to be replaced.
0:09:33 > 0:09:35- How can I help?- You're going to come along with us now
0:09:35 > 0:09:38and install one of the new info band panels.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40So we're kitting you up, full harness,
0:09:40 > 0:09:43getting you over the side with the riggers to install one.
0:09:43 > 0:09:46Over the side of this incredibly tall building?
0:09:46 > 0:09:48Very much so.
0:09:48 > 0:09:52We begin by heading back down to somewhere called the plant room.
0:09:52 > 0:09:55Brilliant, I get to use that lift again.
0:09:55 > 0:09:57Wayne, I do love plant rooms.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00In fact, my top 10 plant rooms of all time...
0:10:00 > 0:10:02- Sorry, Radzi, we're actually here now.- Are we?- Yeah.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04- LIFT:- Doors opening.
0:10:04 > 0:10:05Ah, that's really annoying.
0:10:07 > 0:10:11The info band is actually made up of lots of small screens
0:10:11 > 0:10:14that work together to create a giant image.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16These all need installing separately.
0:10:16 > 0:10:18And it's here that they're prepared.
0:10:18 > 0:10:22- Wayne, I'm seeing a lot of panels. - There are a lot of panels.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25396 in total and all the associated bits of steelwork
0:10:25 > 0:10:27and everything that needs to go onto the back of these panels
0:10:27 > 0:10:29to get them ready to go upstairs and be rigged.
0:10:29 > 0:10:31What can I do to help?
0:10:31 > 0:10:34What I can get you to do is install this bulb into this panel which
0:10:34 > 0:10:37will complete this panel so we can take it upstairs and get it rigged.
0:10:37 > 0:10:39- OK, fine.- Happy with that? Have you seen these before?
0:10:39 > 0:10:43- I've seen them before, of course. - Excellent, there we go.- What?
0:10:44 > 0:10:46OK, no, that's not going to help.
0:10:46 > 0:10:50Underneath. If you hold that underneath, that on top,
0:10:50 > 0:10:53hold it back there and just crank it up.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- OK.- There we go.
0:10:55 > 0:10:59Each one of these bolts is holding the screen together above the city.
0:10:59 > 0:11:01So I'm making sure I get this right.
0:11:01 > 0:11:03You might want to go a little bit quicker
0:11:03 > 0:11:05cos there's thousands and thousands more to go.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07- Thousands?- Thousands.
0:11:08 > 0:11:09OK.
0:11:11 > 0:11:12- Perfect.- Now we're in.
0:11:12 > 0:11:14OK, this one is complete now.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16So we can take this one upstairs and get it rigged.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20- Fantastic, leave it to me, Wayne, it's all mine.- OK. Off you go.
0:11:21 > 0:11:22I'm going to get some help.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25Once a panel is put together,
0:11:25 > 0:11:28it's time to fix it to the side of the building.
0:11:28 > 0:11:30And you know this is where it gets serious
0:11:30 > 0:11:33because I've got to put a hard hat on my Afro.
0:11:35 > 0:11:39OK, Radzi, we're on level T37, level 37 of the tower now.
0:11:39 > 0:11:42I'm afraid this is the part where I hand you over to the riggers.
0:11:44 > 0:11:45Who'll take care of you
0:11:45 > 0:11:47and let you install the panel we've just raised up.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50- OK, that's it down there? - That's the one.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52- That's the one they pulled up now. - Wait till you see this.
0:11:52 > 0:11:57I am nearly 119 metres above the ground.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00When I climb over the edge, I need to clip my harness
0:12:00 > 0:12:02to the barrier to make sure I'm safe.
0:12:04 > 0:12:05That in there.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08I'm about to help out on a building project
0:12:08 > 0:12:11above one of the busiest cities in the world.
0:12:11 > 0:12:13There's no pretty way to do this.
0:12:14 > 0:12:18I've got the best seat in the house, all thanks to BT.
0:12:18 > 0:12:22Wow! Where my feet are, I can see the road.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25And those people look about the size of very small ants.
0:12:25 > 0:12:29But I'm not here to admire the view. I've got a job to do.
0:12:29 > 0:12:31Let's get this panel into place.
0:12:31 > 0:12:35- OK, that's perfect. Got both your attachments on there.- I'm safe?
0:12:35 > 0:12:36- You're perfectly safe now.- Good.
0:12:36 > 0:12:39We're going to winch it up now into position.
0:12:39 > 0:12:40We're going to winch it up? OK.
0:12:41 > 0:12:46396 of these panels all the way around the tower.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52First up, I need to secure the bolts that hold the screen.
0:12:54 > 0:12:56I'm not nearly as fast as these boys.
0:12:57 > 0:12:58But I want to make sure,
0:12:58 > 0:13:02if I'm putting a bolt into the tower, that it ain't going anywhere.
0:13:02 > 0:13:06I then attach an extra safety cable, just to be sure.
0:13:11 > 0:13:14This screen will be seen by millions for years to come.
0:13:14 > 0:13:18So it's probably best if I leave the experts to finish the job.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21- Wayne, thank you so much. - It's been a pleasure.
0:13:21 > 0:13:23And I guess all that's left to do is take the lift down.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26Wayne, did I mention I've got some great facts about concrete...
0:13:26 > 0:13:29D'you know what, Radzi? I'm going to grab the next one, if that's OK.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31Wayne, Wayne...
0:13:33 > 0:13:36But I want to see the results of the team's handiwork.
0:13:36 > 0:13:38And I know just the place.
0:13:38 > 0:13:41It's a few weeks later and we are back in London.
0:13:41 > 0:13:44The only thing is, I can't see the tower from here.
0:13:44 > 0:13:46We need a better view.
0:13:46 > 0:13:49I'm heading to the rooftop of the BBC's West One building
0:13:49 > 0:13:51for a very special view.
0:13:53 > 0:13:59Now, we just need to find out if all 396 of the panels are working,
0:13:59 > 0:14:02including the one that I helped to put in place.
0:14:05 > 0:14:07Yeah!
0:14:07 > 0:14:09Look at that!
0:14:09 > 0:14:13The Blue Peter ship on the info band of the BT Tower.
0:14:13 > 0:14:18And that right there is the highest Blue Peter badge in the country.
0:14:22 > 0:14:25What a day that was. And who'd like to hear some more tower facts?
0:14:25 > 0:14:28- So...- We're OK for tower facts. - I want the tower facts.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31- No, put your hand down. - Nobody wants the tower facts.
0:14:31 > 0:14:34- If he wants them...- Stop it. Go on, tell us some tower facts.
0:14:34 > 0:14:40OK, so in 1947, I once knew a bloke who went into a tower,
0:14:40 > 0:14:42- got to the third floor... - No, this is terrible.
0:14:42 > 0:14:44Have a look at this week's big badge wall,
0:14:44 > 0:14:45covered in all your glorious post.
0:14:45 > 0:14:48You're embarrassing yourself, Radz. Mr Poppy, what have you seen?
0:14:48 > 0:14:51Well, I've seen certain things that I like.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53I've seen a great white shark over there,
0:14:53 > 0:14:56surrounded by three other sharks. Look at it, in the lagoon!
0:14:56 > 0:14:59Also, I've spotted Amelie, up here.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- She's made an advent calendar. - That's good.
0:15:02 > 0:15:05- Open number seven. - OK, here we go. What's inside?
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- Hey!- A Blue Peter badge!
0:15:07 > 0:15:08Why do you get an orange Blue Peter badge?
0:15:08 > 0:15:11For winning a competition or being a runner-up.
0:15:11 > 0:15:13Win a competition or be a runner-up
0:15:13 > 0:15:16- and you too can have an orange Blue Peter badge.- Exactly.
0:15:16 > 0:15:18This has been sent in by Jessica from Hampshire.
0:15:18 > 0:15:20Look, she's six and she's made this little Shelley.
0:15:20 > 0:15:22It's quite big, actually.
0:15:22 > 0:15:24With a Christmas hat on, painted beautifully.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27She's got a sparkly tummy. We love it.
0:15:27 > 0:15:29The perfect Christmas stocking filler.
0:15:29 > 0:15:32And if you want more stocking fillers, check out the BP website.
0:15:32 > 0:15:33Frida, if I had my way,
0:15:33 > 0:15:36I'd make you a Dame because you've created
0:15:36 > 0:15:39what is a labyrinth of origami, AKA Radzi' hair.
0:15:39 > 0:15:42And, Frida, that's got you a Blue Peter silver badge.
0:15:42 > 0:15:43- I love it!- Well done.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45Thank you so much for all your glorious post.
0:15:45 > 0:15:46We've absolutely loved it.
0:15:46 > 0:15:50Just one more thing cos I've also just spotted Sophie and Harris
0:15:50 > 0:15:54and there's Beatrice up the top. Rosie's down there.
0:15:54 > 0:15:56There's a sassy reindeer down there.
0:15:56 > 0:15:58There is. I think that's enough of that. Remember...
0:15:58 > 0:16:01We've also got Archie and let's not forget the sharks.
0:16:01 > 0:16:02If you get a Blue Peter badge,
0:16:02 > 0:16:05you can get into over 200 attractions across the UK.
0:16:05 > 0:16:08- Mr Poppy? ALL:- For free!
0:16:08 > 0:16:09Which is exciting.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11Please make sure you check the website for details
0:16:11 > 0:16:14because those details may be a-changing...
0:16:14 > 0:16:15# They may be a-changing
0:16:15 > 0:16:17# And whilst you're on the website... #
0:16:17 > 0:16:19- There's all this as well.- Great.
0:16:24 > 0:16:26# Staying alive Staying alive. #
0:16:40 > 0:16:42It's time to meet some more Christmas experts.
0:16:42 > 0:16:45Would you please welcome to Blue Peter, Matt Haig and Chris Small.
0:16:45 > 0:16:48- Hello. - Matt, I'll start with yourself.
0:16:48 > 0:16:52Author of the third Christmas series book, Father Christmas And Me.
0:16:52 > 0:16:53What can you tell us about it?
0:16:53 > 0:16:56Well, this is the tale of Amelia, a human girl,
0:16:56 > 0:16:58living in a land full of elves,
0:16:58 > 0:17:02living in this strange family with Father Christmas being
0:17:02 > 0:17:05her adopted dad and her mother being Mary Christmas.
0:17:05 > 0:17:07And having lots of adventures.
0:17:07 > 0:17:10And unfortunate events happening at Elf School.
0:17:10 > 0:17:13You've... You've dangled the carrot right there, Matt.
0:17:13 > 0:17:15And Chris, you've brought a sketchbook along,
0:17:15 > 0:17:16- what's inside that?- Yes, I have.
0:17:16 > 0:17:19So this is where I develop all the artwork for the book,
0:17:19 > 0:17:20before I go to final artwork,
0:17:20 > 0:17:23so I think about the look of the book, generally,
0:17:23 > 0:17:25I think about environments,
0:17:25 > 0:17:27think about the characters.
0:17:27 > 0:17:28Here, I'm thinking about the cover,
0:17:28 > 0:17:30and thinking about the palette,
0:17:30 > 0:17:31and how it might look.
0:17:31 > 0:17:32It really is incredible
0:17:32 > 0:17:34that it starts so simply and turns into a book.
0:17:34 > 0:17:36I think it's fair to say that you guys know your Christmas.
0:17:36 > 0:17:39Well, the last three years, we've been pretty Christmassy, yeah.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42- So would you fancy putting that to the test with a Christmas quiz?- OK.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44- Let's do it.- OK.- Bring on Lindsey!
0:17:44 > 0:17:48Yes, thank you Radzi. It is time for the Blue Peter Big Christmas quiz.
0:17:48 > 0:17:51It is so stuffed with festive facts it could be a turkey,
0:17:51 > 0:17:52but it's not.
0:17:52 > 0:17:55We're putting our guests to the test to find out
0:17:55 > 0:17:57who is the biggest Christmas fan.
0:17:57 > 0:17:59So without further ado, let's meet the teams.
0:17:59 > 0:18:01Over to my left on the red team,
0:18:01 > 0:18:05we've got Matt who once spent Christmas with 22 cats.
0:18:05 > 0:18:07Wow, bleak.
0:18:07 > 0:18:10- And Chris always eats Christmas cake with cheese.- It's a must.
0:18:10 > 0:18:12It's a must! Good.
0:18:12 > 0:18:13And over to my right on the green team,
0:18:13 > 0:18:16Mr Poppy still sits on Father Christmas's lap every year.
0:18:16 > 0:18:18- Never too old to ask for a present.- Good.
0:18:18 > 0:18:20And Mr Maddens was dumped at Christmas
0:18:20 > 0:18:23- by the love of his life. - Don't bring that up...
0:18:23 > 0:18:25CROWD GROANS Oh, sorry about that.
0:18:25 > 0:18:26Right, let's get on with it.
0:18:26 > 0:18:29The rules are simple, we're going to race through Christmas
0:18:29 > 0:18:30with a series of questions.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32It's one point for each correct answer,
0:18:32 > 0:18:34and there's a special prize for the winner.
0:18:34 > 0:18:36- Are you all ready? ALL:- Yes!
0:18:36 > 0:18:38- Come on, crew, are you ready? CREW:- Yes!
0:18:38 > 0:18:41Good. In that case, let's kick things off with the first round.
0:18:41 > 0:18:43Christmas Eve!
0:18:43 > 0:18:45Lovely bit of voiceover there!
0:18:45 > 0:18:48Yes, it's Christmas Eve, everyone's getting very excited
0:18:48 > 0:18:50so what better way to pass the time than with a little singsong,
0:18:50 > 0:18:55everyone? OK. So buzz in to complete the lyrics. Here's your first song.
0:18:57 > 0:19:00# I don't want a lot for Christmas
0:19:00 > 0:19:02# There is just one thing I need... #
0:19:04 > 0:19:05Go on, green team.
0:19:05 > 0:19:08# I don't care about the presents
0:19:08 > 0:19:11# Underneath the Christmas tree. #
0:19:11 > 0:19:14Lovely! You get a point. Well done!
0:19:14 > 0:19:15APPLAUSE
0:19:15 > 0:19:16OK, here's your next song.
0:19:17 > 0:19:22# So here it is, Merry Christmas... #
0:19:23 > 0:19:25# Everybody's having fun!
0:19:26 > 0:19:29# Look to the future now
0:19:29 > 0:19:33- # It's only just begun! - Ting, ting, ting... #
0:19:33 > 0:19:35Yes, lovely, you get a point.
0:19:35 > 0:19:38Well done. Next round.
0:19:39 > 0:19:41Christmas morning.
0:19:41 > 0:19:43We've reached Christmas morning.
0:19:43 > 0:19:45Father Christmas has wrapped you both a present.
0:19:45 > 0:19:46Isn't that nice?
0:19:46 > 0:19:49We want you to guess what the present is using touch alone.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51You've only got a few seconds.
0:19:51 > 0:19:52Off you go, feel the presents!
0:19:52 > 0:19:54Soft.
0:19:54 > 0:19:55It's a tough one.
0:19:55 > 0:19:56The ears are weird, aren't they?
0:19:56 > 0:19:58It is tough.
0:19:58 > 0:20:00Let's come to the green team first. What do you think it is?
0:20:00 > 0:20:02Bouncy balls.
0:20:02 > 0:20:03Bouncy balls.
0:20:03 > 0:20:05Open it up, see if you're right.
0:20:05 > 0:20:07- Here we go. BOTH:- No!
0:20:07 > 0:20:09It's a load of Brussels sprouts.
0:20:09 > 0:20:10Bouncy balls?
0:20:10 > 0:20:13No, kind of, not really. Let's come to the red team.
0:20:13 > 0:20:15- What do you think it is? - Well, it's got ears,
0:20:15 > 0:20:18so I'm saying rabbit or reindeer maybe...
0:20:18 > 0:20:21Could they be antlers?
0:20:21 > 0:20:22- What's it going to be?- Erm...
0:20:23 > 0:20:25- It's a Christmas quiz, guys. - Rabbit. Rabbit!
0:20:25 > 0:20:27Oh, they've gone rabbit. Open it up.
0:20:27 > 0:20:29Classic Christmas animal.
0:20:31 > 0:20:33It's a cuddly reindeer.
0:20:33 > 0:20:34It is a rabbit!
0:20:34 > 0:20:36You can keep that, it's kind of a rabbit, yes.
0:20:36 > 0:20:38Time for the next round!
0:20:38 > 0:20:40Christmas dinner!
0:20:40 > 0:20:43Yum! It wouldn't be Christmas dinner without
0:20:43 > 0:20:44some Christmas crackers.
0:20:44 > 0:20:46So I'm going to read you out some jokes,
0:20:46 > 0:20:47you need to guess the punch line.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49And you get a point for each correct answer
0:20:49 > 0:20:52or if you just make the crew giggle. OK?
0:20:52 > 0:20:53- OK.- Ready. First one.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55What kind of pictures do
0:20:55 > 0:20:57Father Christmas's helpers take?
0:20:57 > 0:21:00- Oh, I think that was red team.- Elfies.
0:21:00 > 0:21:02Correct. Elfies.
0:21:02 > 0:21:03That is right.
0:21:03 > 0:21:06What do you get if you cross Father Christmas
0:21:06 > 0:21:07with a duck?
0:21:09 > 0:21:11- Go on, red team. - Christmas quackers.
0:21:11 > 0:21:12Yes! Correct!
0:21:13 > 0:21:14BUZZER
0:21:14 > 0:21:16That is the end of the quiz.
0:21:16 > 0:21:17Very well done, two all!
0:21:17 > 0:21:19Well done, guys, it is a draw.
0:21:19 > 0:21:21Come and gather in,
0:21:21 > 0:21:23cos you're probably wondering what your prize is.
0:21:23 > 0:21:26We've got a very special treat. In you come, Father Christmas.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29- Here he comes with his phone. - Very well done everybody!
0:21:29 > 0:21:32Yes, well done, your prize is a selfie with Father Christmas.
0:21:32 > 0:21:33Because what else?
0:21:33 > 0:21:36- Smile! - CHEERING
0:21:36 > 0:21:38- Done!- I think it's safe to say that's what we call
0:21:38 > 0:21:40a "no expense spent" prize.
0:21:40 > 0:21:42Now, not everything on this show is about Christmas.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45Actually, it's also when we get very excited about
0:21:45 > 0:21:48Sports Personality Of The Year! Check this out!
0:21:49 > 0:21:51In 2017, the BP sport badge applications were only open
0:21:51 > 0:21:58for one month, but that didn't stop over 5,000 of you applying!
0:21:58 > 0:22:02And with every application came the chance for one person
0:22:02 > 0:22:06to be a judge for this year's Young Sports Personality Of The Year.
0:22:06 > 0:22:08And that person is Chloe!
0:22:12 > 0:22:13Sport is amazing,
0:22:13 > 0:22:15it's a great way to get outside,
0:22:15 > 0:22:17it's good for you, you can make loads of friends.
0:22:17 > 0:22:19Whoever you are, whatever you like to do,
0:22:19 > 0:22:22there's always going to be a sport out there for you.
0:22:22 > 0:22:25I love rugby because it's a great way to get muddy,
0:22:25 > 0:22:27and you can play it pretty much all year round,
0:22:27 > 0:22:29there's so many elements to it, with tackling and kicking,
0:22:29 > 0:22:32rucking, passing, running, dodging.
0:22:32 > 0:22:33It's just great.
0:22:33 > 0:22:35- ALL:- One, two, three, rugby time!
0:22:39 > 0:22:43Chloe travelled to Media City, the home of BP and BBC sport,
0:22:43 > 0:22:45to help draw up the shortlist.
0:22:45 > 0:22:48But before she did, I had a surprise for her.
0:22:49 > 0:22:51- Chloe.- Hi!- Good to see you.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54- Thank you, you too.- I see a big smile on your face.- Yeah.
0:22:54 > 0:22:56- How are you feeling? - It's amazing to be here.
0:22:56 > 0:22:57It's...kind of crazy.
0:22:57 > 0:22:59It really is, I can imagine.
0:22:59 > 0:23:03But let's talk about your Blue Peter badges. There are a lot of them.
0:23:03 > 0:23:06Yeah! Well, I started with the green one
0:23:06 > 0:23:08and then from there I couldn't really stop,
0:23:08 > 0:23:09and I want to try and get them all!
0:23:09 > 0:23:11So you've already got a blue badge.
0:23:12 > 0:23:13Hello, silver badge!
0:23:13 > 0:23:15And that is for you,
0:23:15 > 0:23:17for doing something different to
0:23:17 > 0:23:19what you did to earn your blue badge, and you're about to be
0:23:19 > 0:23:22a judge on Young Sports Personality Of The Year,
0:23:22 > 0:23:24and that's a face that looks very happy.
0:23:24 > 0:23:25Thank you!
0:23:25 > 0:23:27So all that's left for us to do is go inside that building
0:23:27 > 0:23:30and join the panel for Young Sports Personality Of The Year.
0:23:30 > 0:23:31- Are you up for it?- Yeah. - BOTH: Let's go!
0:23:35 > 0:23:38The expert panel around this table includes some huge names,
0:23:38 > 0:23:39from hockey,
0:23:39 > 0:23:41athletics,
0:23:41 > 0:23:42swimming,
0:23:42 > 0:23:43and broadcasting.
0:23:43 > 0:23:46But it's the future of sport that's the focus today.
0:23:46 > 0:23:50The achievement sort of speaks for itself, 17 years of age...
0:23:50 > 0:23:52When you see two world medals at a senior level,
0:23:52 > 0:23:54you can't sort of...ignore that.
0:23:55 > 0:23:58Just being there is not an achievement.
0:23:58 > 0:24:02Obviously, it's a different ball game, with the pool of talent...
0:24:02 > 0:24:03- LAUGHTER - Thank you!
0:24:04 > 0:24:07It's a tough task narrowing down the field,
0:24:07 > 0:24:10but Chloe is taking on the challenge.
0:24:10 > 0:24:14That's the highest possible level, and she's getting podium places.
0:24:14 > 0:24:16Then she's clearly on the shortlist.
0:24:17 > 0:24:19After hours of judging,
0:24:19 > 0:24:20this shortlist is complete,
0:24:20 > 0:24:23and Chloe catches up with the man in charge -
0:24:23 > 0:24:24John Inverdale.
0:24:25 > 0:24:27So what did you make of the whole judging process?
0:24:27 > 0:24:29It was pretty tough
0:24:29 > 0:24:32To start off with, it was just getting the shortlist,
0:24:32 > 0:24:36but then once we started narrowing it down, it was pretty...harsh.
0:24:36 > 0:24:38And when you looked at the depth of talent,
0:24:38 > 0:24:40did it make you think there's just so many people out there
0:24:40 > 0:24:41who are so good at what they do?
0:24:41 > 0:24:44You don't realise how many people there are,
0:24:44 > 0:24:46until they're at such a high level,
0:24:46 > 0:24:48but, yeah, there's so many people out there.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51So it's time to reveal to you at home the top three finalists
0:24:51 > 0:24:55of Young Sports Personality Of The Year 2017.
0:24:55 > 0:25:01Manchester City and England Under 17 star Phil Foden.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04World Para Alpine Skiing champion Millie Knight.
0:25:04 > 0:25:07And European champion gymnast, Ellie Downie.
0:25:07 > 0:25:10I love the excitement and adrenaline you get in competition,
0:25:10 > 0:25:13and the fact that training's never the same all the time,
0:25:13 > 0:25:14it's always different.
0:25:14 > 0:25:17I love skiing, it is the most fantastic thing.
0:25:17 > 0:25:19You know, being visually impaired, life is somewhat restricting,
0:25:19 > 0:25:21but the moment I click my boots in,
0:25:21 > 0:25:23I get that amazing sense of freedom.
0:25:23 > 0:25:26Football sensation Phil Foden
0:25:26 > 0:25:28was voted player of the tournament
0:25:28 > 0:25:30at this year's Under 17 World Cup.
0:25:31 > 0:25:34And his form for England has led to him recently
0:25:34 > 0:25:37play for the Man City first team.
0:25:38 > 0:25:42Ellie Downey took home an incredible four medals
0:25:42 > 0:25:45at this year's European gymnastics championships,
0:25:45 > 0:25:47before injury cut short her season.
0:25:48 > 0:25:50Being nominated for Young Sports Personality was...
0:25:50 > 0:25:51I was actually quite surprised,
0:25:51 > 0:25:54because I've been nominated before and won it.
0:25:54 > 0:25:56I didn't think you'd be, like, be able to go in again,
0:25:56 > 0:25:58and have a chance to win it again,
0:25:58 > 0:26:00but obviously...really excited!
0:26:00 > 0:26:03Millie Knight won Great Britain's only gold medal
0:26:03 > 0:26:08at the World Para Alpine Ski Championships in 2017.
0:26:08 > 0:26:09And if that wasn't enough,
0:26:09 > 0:26:13she followed it up with three silvers.
0:26:13 > 0:26:15To be nominated myself is amazing,
0:26:15 > 0:26:18because I never thought I was ever going to be good enough
0:26:18 > 0:26:21to be sort of considered for this so I'm...
0:26:21 > 0:26:23Yeah, it's a wonderful achievement.
0:26:24 > 0:26:27Winning it for a second time would be just pretty crazy.
0:26:27 > 0:26:29I remember the first time I was quite young,
0:26:29 > 0:26:32so going up on stage in front of all those people
0:26:32 > 0:26:33was quite nerve-racking.
0:26:33 > 0:26:34But I think if I won it this time,
0:26:34 > 0:26:37I'd know what to say a little bit more.
0:26:38 > 0:26:39It'd be amazing to win,
0:26:39 > 0:26:43but, you know, just to be nominated and to make the shortlist is...
0:26:43 > 0:26:45..is a massive achievement for me.
0:26:45 > 0:26:47So those are the nominees.
0:26:47 > 0:26:52But who will be crowned Young Sports Personality Of The Year 2017?
0:26:55 > 0:26:58Very exciting, and to find out, indeed,
0:26:58 > 0:27:01who will win Young Sports Personality Of The Year 2017,
0:27:01 > 0:27:03make sure you're watching BBC One to find out.
0:27:03 > 0:27:05Myself and Chloe will be there,
0:27:05 > 0:27:07rubbing shoulders with some sporting legends,
0:27:07 > 0:27:08and to see that behind-the-scenes look,
0:27:08 > 0:27:10make sure you're watching Blue Peter in the New Year.
0:27:10 > 0:27:12That's nearly it for today's show,
0:27:12 > 0:27:15but not before we tell you where little cheeky Shells was hiding.
0:27:15 > 0:27:18She was very cheeky this week, because you might have seen her...
0:27:18 > 0:27:21There she is, she photobombed the winner's selfie.
0:27:21 > 0:27:24That is cheeky! If you think you were the one that spotted her,
0:27:24 > 0:27:27head to the Fan Club Live page straight after the show.
0:27:27 > 0:27:29If you thought this show was festive,
0:27:29 > 0:27:30wait till you see next week's!
0:27:30 > 0:27:35We have a 250+ strong... # choir! #
0:27:35 > 0:27:37Yeah, Radzi's not going to be in it.
0:27:37 > 0:27:39As well as that, we've got a performance from Boogie Storm,
0:27:39 > 0:27:41and the one and only Tom Fletcher.
0:27:41 > 0:27:43We'll be announcing the winner of the Worst Witch competition.
0:27:43 > 0:27:46And we're very lucky because we get to go to 10 Downing Street
0:27:46 > 0:27:48to decorate the Christmas tree. So festive!
0:27:48 > 0:27:50- Hello, Prime Minister!- Yes.
0:27:50 > 0:27:51How are you today?
0:27:51 > 0:27:53- We'll see you next week. Bye! - Bye-bye!
0:27:53 > 0:27:55CHEERING