Anthony Horowitz and Helen's Treasure from Trash Blue Peter

On today's live Blue Peter, my challenge to fly a plane is tone to

a new level as I attempt to loop the loop in front of 10,000 people.

I am going to be talking about this when I am 80.

I visit a sculpture park to show how art can be made from rubbish.

Plus, the award-winning author Anthony Horowitz is here live to

Hello. Welcome to Blue Peter. Today we have loads in store for you,

including a fiction writer like no other. He's written over 35 books

and today sees the release of his latest. Anthony Horowitz is one of

the UK's most successful authors. His books include the Alex Rider

series, the best-selling teen spy stories which were adapted into a

film in 2006 with actor Alex Pettyfer. The series is estimated

to have sold over 13 million copies. He has also written the Power of 5

novels and today sees the release of the final instalment Oblivion.

We have made this studio look like Antarctic. You can hear the wind.

Sorry about that! It's because I went there. Part of the latest book

is set in Antarctic. That was serious research. That's right. I

had to create this fortress called Oblivion, it finishes with a huge

battle in Antarctic. The only way I could describe devils and demons

and monsters and battles that were taking place on the ice was to go

there, so I did. We have a clip of new Antarctic in your dry suit,

ready for action, prepared for the elements. I have been working on

this series for ten years and I have had to come to Antarctic to

finish my most ambitious and final book. I have to describe the battle

that takes place here in this extraordinary landscape. It's a

very extreme environment. Did you want to go there anyway or did you

feel you had to go for the book? It's the last great wilderness in

the world. The book was always going to finish there. I planned

this book a long time and I knew it would finish with a huge battle

somewhere. If you think about it, where can you go in the world and

find emptiness and ice and perpetual light and have a great

battle? It seemed the obvious choice. You have been working on

this series ten years. This is the final instalment, how do you feel

about putting something that's gone on so long to bed? I am relieved,

lots of young people enjoy it and I am glad it's over with, I have been

living with these five characters from all over the world and now

finally it's ended. I am relieved. You mentioned all over the world,

you have been all over the world literally. We have it here, various

places you have been, we talked about Antarctic.

You must need a lot of imagination for that, there's nothing there.

You look at the glaciers and with your imagination you can turn them

into a fortress and into Castles and houses and whatever you want to

see. One of the great pleasures of travelling is not just seeing what

you see, but turning it into what you want it to be. You went also to

Egypt and to Dubai. That's right. We have Cairo here, where part of

the book is set, that was sand storms and pyramids and heat and

civil war going on there, from there the heros go to Dubai, an

extraordinary city which has no real reason to be there. All the

sky-scrapers in the desert, it's a fantastic place. I was in south

America, Peru for the second book in the series. You don't need to

have read the early books to enjoy Oblivion, by the way. I went there

for the mythology. Over to Hong Kong for the Chinese, Forbidden

City. It's one of the great perks of my job. And yours, too. We get

to go all over the place. If you were talking to a friend and saying

I went to Oblivion last week, it's a place you invented but it doesn't

sound like a holiday destination. It's the most epic book I have

written and it's got a dark edge to it. But that's said, anybody who

knows my work will know it's going to be mainly adventures and chases

and escapes and explosions and all the rest. It's not that different

from everything else I have done, just perhaps bigger and more epic.

You are not here just to talk about books, you are here to answer

questions. I will happily do that. Get on your thinking caps and send

your questions to Anthony. Anything about any - I have to many

questions, I want to talk about Peru! We shall get to that.

Everybody knows if you reuse and recycle things you are helping out

the environment but you are also helping the art world. I found out

when I went to a sculpture park to turn trash into treasure.

These are the stunning sculptures of Spanish artist Juan.

Collectively they're worth tens of millions of pounds.

For the really surprising thing about all this valuable artwork is

that it began life as rubbish. To find out how to turn rubbish

into beautiful works of art I am meeting Dan Jones, a local

sculpture who specialises in recycled art. There is a saying one

man's trash is another man's treasure. This is, well, that in

real life, isn't it? Absolutely. It could be a pile of trash on the

floor but it's been you assembled into an interesting way it becomes

artwork. You can stand and Ponder it, but why is it worth millions?

Probably because he was a famous artist and when he made it it was

an important time in our history which will never happen again T

will never be re-created. Can you use anything and and where can we

find something to make such an interesting piece? Well, like he

did we can find objects from around us and if we find them interesting

we can put them together in an interesting way and make some

fantastic artwork. All we need is crow ativity -- creativity.

imagination. I can do that. Now that I have the low down on the

work it's time for Dan and I to create some of our own Blue Peter

artwork. It can hopefully go on display at the sculpture park. The

artistic director will decide if our sculpture gets an official

place. If our sculpture is going to make the grade we are going to need

help. This is our sculpting team. Perfect! We have six hours to make

a sculpture for the park. Luckily, Dan has a plan of action. It was a

starting point. I have pre-made a few bits. If you think we can

change some of these, let me know. Bring some of these big pieces

across and bolt the section together. Dan's brought along

reclaimed timber to get started. We are basically building the spine,

the skeleton and add bits to it. Who says I never get my hands

dirty?! There we go, well done. Now this is the kind of art I like!

With the frame built it's time to get creative. If we can have a team

making the water and a team building the sides that will be

great to do that before lunch. will work on water. Who is with me?

You three. We have three and three volunteers for the boat. Fantastic.

The waves come across, they look like that, doesn't it? Yes. We want

to make our boats look like it's cutting through water and in a boat

sails along the waves and the wash fall away in front of it. So we are

hoping that by using this shredded old swimming pool and some plastic

bags we will be able to create that effect.

These cable ties should keep our waves in place.

It's definitely taking shape and it's looking like a real boat.

It definitely looks more like a boat with that blue and the

suggestion of the sea. Absolutely. It looks like it's in the sea

especially with the foam splashing up on the side of the boat and the

water alongside it. It looks great. Well, we have the bones of our

structure but now we need to flesh it out. Come on guys, George, lead

us to the trash. There you go guys. As well as milk

cartons and bicycle wheels the team have brought their own rubbish from

home to add a personal touch. There? Or on the bow of the ship?

would say middle. Well done, Emily.

If this went up and this was underneath... OK, right. Even if we

could put it on something like this? Yeah, cool. That does look

good. That's good!

Our ship is definitely starting to take shape. But we definitely need

some sails to make those masts look not so bare. It's time to get

painting. We have finished the ship. Guys,

it's time to do the honours. Ah! I think the sails are brilliant.

Together we have created something that, fingers crossed, the deputy

creator of the park is going to I am really impressed. You have

done an absolutely fantastic job. I love the way you have the three

colours, red, yellow and blue. It shows you don't need lots of money

to make art, you need imagination and time and working together and

that you can come up with absolutely anything. It's great as

well that you have made the Blue Peter ship, of course! Can it stay?

That really was a load of rubbish, wasn't it? No, not funny? No one

noticed. Carry on. We are live, there we are! Moving on. That is on

display until 4th November, so if you are near the Yorkshire

sculpture park go and see it. you do, take a picture of yourself

by it, you can go as a pirate, send us a picture and attacking boats

and stuff. You never know, we might be able to send you a badge. If you

are planning on watching the show next week, save some of these. Next

week we have a Hallowe'en make for you involving plastic bottles. Do

hang on to these. We love your makes. Every week we do something

that inspires you and you send us things. It's a joy to open the post.

Emily has sent us these models that were inspired by Nick Jolly on the

show. I love Barney the dog's face on that. We also have had this sent

in by Jenna, she already has her normal Blue Peter badge. You never

know, she might earn a silver badge with this effort. Thank you very

much. We like a bit of sparkly art. I love this photograph, it's Billy

in a plane, he is 12 years old, it was his birthday recently. His

parents bought him a flying lesson, he wants to be a commercial airline

pilot and these are the pictures from that day. It's amazing.

Obviously you have to do 45 hours to be a pilot. In a few years he

may be flying across our skies. can't wait to board a plane and

hear "hi, this is your Captain, Billy.". Before you know it he will

be on Strictly Come Dancing, and that's back. Tomorrow night sees

the start of Strictly Come Dancing. I can't help it! Obviously we will

be finding out which ones you want to follow through the journey and

who is going to be best. If we were to be on the show our dance moves

aren't that great. Speak for yourself! They came in to show us

how to do the Strictly thing. came in to show us some moves.

Barney's response was to show Pasha the running man. If he does that

this year it's all mine. It's not just a new celebrity line-up. I

would love it if you did that! This year there is a new celebrity judge.

The fabulous Darcey Bussell. You might recognise Darcey Bussell from

the closing ceremony of the Olympics and if you are a ballerina

you will know all about her. Here I am Darcey Bussell and I am a new

judge John Strictly Come Dancing. In this series, I think you need to

look out for the newest -- Louis Smith because of his strength and

suppleness. And his competitive spirit. My thoughts on Dani Harmer

or... I think she is going to be incredible in left's and compact

moves. She is perfectly petite, and I think she is going to be great in

all the details. Nicky Byrne, I think he will burn up the floor. I

think he is just very cold. He has already strutted his stuff and when

he walks across the dancefloor or, I think it will be interesting if

he gains more or confidence. Kimberley Walsh, I think she is

going to be a bombshell. She looks incredible. And she knows how to

perform. She is going to have a lot of entertainment value. Keep

watching, because you will always be entertained. And if you can

already feel yourself being gripped by Strictly fever, head over to our

website and there is a little treat there. Darcey Bussell has recorded

that -- recorded a video to show you how to look your best on the

dancefloor. You have already watched it five times. We have

another treat in the studio, Anthony Horowitz, talking about his

new book, Oblivion, released today. Loads of you have been in touch

with questions. Straight to the video phone. Edward and Toby. Hello.

What is your question for Anthony Kim mack who is your favourite

character to write about? Hours is Smithers from the Alex Rider series.

I love writing about Alex himself and a still miss writing about him.

He is probably my favourite character to write about. Is that

because you see yourself as a bit of a spiky and mack know, these are

the thing I'm not and that is why he is so much fun. He is a great

hero. Thank you, boys, enjoy the last book. Goodbye.

No luck would like to know about the monsters and villains in your

book. Which of your characters would you least like to meet?

of Oblivion, and all the Power of Five books, it would be the

chairman of the nitrites Corporation. He is very old, and he

has no name. He is very nasty indeed and tease out for world

domination. Based on a real person, but I cannot say who, for legal

reasons. My only asks, what it would you give someone when they

are trying to write a fight scene? -- Naomi. It is a question of

finding the language. It is very difficult to write fight scenes

because the language is limited. Do not put in too much violence,

because teachers and public cares - - teachers and publishers do not

like it. Leave a lot to the imagination. What are you doing, on

the phone, have you no chairs? That is just me. What is your question

for Anthony? What books did you love to read when you were 13?

loved reading when I was 13 and I read the chronicles of Narnia book,

and they are an inspiration for me. I love Tintin and the Lord Of the

Rings, Tintin was the reason I did so much trouble because he was a

travel -- traveller. I love the Willard Price stories, which are

still in print. I read a lot and books were really my life. Thank

you for your question. Anthony, thank you so much for coming in. It

is lovely that you're wearing a gold Blue Peter badge. A I'm very

excited by it. Almost as exciting as what is happening in two weeks

time on Blue Peter. But rather than tell you, I'll watch this. Coming

soon, the Blue Peter appeal. You have decorated T-shirts, you have

made cards. And last year, debate a -- you made a difference. How can

you get involved this year? All will be revealed soon. I cannot

wait. Recently, Barney had a lifetime ambition realised when he

took to the skies to fly a plane, but the challenge did not end there.

With this being Blue Peter, you cannot just fly a plane, that is

boring. What you want to see his me doing a loop the loop in front of

10,000 people at the Bournemouth Air Festival. Yes? Here we go. Last

week, I had a rough start to the day with my first training flight.

After watching the guys do their thing and some top tips from my

mentor, I took flight once more and it got pretty emotional. In a good

way. I passed my training and now it is time for the big day. Today

is the moment of truth. The last time I was out, I achieved a

lifelong dream to fly a plane and perform a stunt. But that was just

training. Today is a whole lot of experience. I am expected to

perform that stand in front of an audience. Talk about pressure! --

that stunt. You may remember the last time I got a little bit

emotional. That is because when I was a little boy my grandad worked

for British Aerospace and I would sit with him with a toy plane and

make airplane noises, of flying it around the rim and hoping that one

day I would get to fly the plane for real. So today and not just

doing it for an audience, I'm doing it for my grandad. -- I am not just

doing it for an audience, I am doing it for my grandad. Power you

doing? Barney, great to see you. am very excited. Or you up for this

scheme that more than you know. It is perfect weather. Time is moving

on. Can you give me a hand pulling this out? That is it. Can you get a

flying suit on? I am excited! The Bournemouth Air Festival attracts

thousands each year and they expect the Blades to deliver. The

spectators are arriving on the beach but we just need to run

through a few safety checks and make sure I pay full attention to

the brief. Are you nervous? Yes. Different from last time, your arm

goes through that one and that one. If we end up in the water, to

inflate, NEC this year will Toggle? Pull that, that inflates. -- can

you see this yellow toggle. Life jacket, check, parachute, check.

Let's get in. It is hard to describe how I feel.

The only way I can describe it is just before you get on a roller-

coaster, it is that kind of scared and also exhilarated. All we have

to do is get up and the skies and show you what we have to do. I hope

you enjoy it. Bournemouth beach, I'm going to be talking about this

when I am 80. But later going to perform a routine formation loop

before my tent. -- the blades are going to perform. Hello,

Bournemouth. Wow! That is just insane. You do it really well,

Andy! Thank you! And now it is my turn for loop the loop. Look at

them go. Follow me through. This is going to be a moment. I have

control. And go into Europe now. -- Duart loop. It is brilliant, Barney,

keep it going. Relax a little bit. That is it. Keep it coming. Awesome

loop. The it is such a rush of adrenalin. Now that I have

impressed Andy, I feel confident to have another go. Everyone is

watching you. Let's go into the loop. That is it, that is brilliant.

Keep it coming, beautiful, lovely. Keep it coming. Don't pull too hard.

Oh! Oh! Amazing! Awesome! As you can tell, I am very happy. Do you

know what, Andy, for so many years I was one of those people looking

up. And now they're looking at you. I know exactly how they feel. I

used to watch Blue Peter and see what the presenters could do and I

wanted to be able to do that. Look at me now. The only thing I can say

is don't let anybody ever tell you you cannot achieve your dreams

because it is not true. You can and I just did. It is amazing. Thank

you so much, Andy. It is a great pleasure and I'm glad you enjoyed

it. Most of the day is done but we have to go round the front and

signed some autographs. Can we fly there? We would need to parachute

in. I have had two lessons, I will I like your top. It is very fiery.

Hello, how are you? Be good to yourself. It has been such an

incredible day, it is hard to explain how amazing the experience

has been. Only one thing to do now, and that is to sign autographs for

these people. Still amazing. A's -- APPLAUSE And very rarely

lost for words but is -- it is one of those things when you cannot

explain how awesome it was. All of those words do not do

justice. I would like to thank everyone who was involved. Natasha,

Miles, Mark, and Andy, who was the pilot in the plane with me. I will

never forget it. A head is to bumps watching you. Well done. -- I had

goose bumps. That was me achieving my dreams. If you would like to

achieve your dreams, let's say it was to produce Blue Peter, the show

that is on telly, we could make that country for you. Next month,

there is a day that sees children takeover places normally controlled

by adults. In the past, we have seen children run local government

offices, schools, museums, and even Radio 1. So you have guessed it, we

want you to take over Blue Peter. It is an amazing competition, your

chance to be a producer on the show and on the website. But the best.

You will work behind the scenes to decide what goes into the programme

and what gets shown on TV. From what happens in the studio...

are going to use these four cameras. Two what happens when we go out on

the road. You will get to work with the rest of the team and find out

what it is light to make the show. These look so brilliant, they

actually look really complicated. It is a chance to run the show and

become one of the producers. If you see your teachers out of school,

you know it is a little weird, it is where for us seeing our bosses

on telly. In no more than 250 words, tell us what you would like to see

on Blue Peter. We want to know what do you think we should be doing in

the studio and out on the road. There are two age categories, 6-9

and 10 to 12. We would like everything in by 10am on the 22nd

of a torpor. You could be a producer. The best of luck. All the

details are on the website. We will look forward to seeing your entries.

It is going to be great fun. That is it for today. I got my own shop

for that. Let's go to this one. Let's tell you what's happening

next week for. I get in charge of a baton and I will be conducting an