The BBC came over to film and take part in the gig race on Friday the 18th of May. It is likely to feature both on County File and Blue Peter soon. The Blue Peter presenters that travelled to the Islands were Liz Barker and Simon Thomas. They follow in the footsteps of John Leslie, who has come over on behalf of the Blue Peter team to watch and race in Scillonian gigs before. Simon Thomas rowed in the St. Mary’s gig the Nor-Nour in the Friday men’s swap race from Nut Rock with the Men-a-Vaur crew. This visit is a follow up to an earlier visit by the team during the winter 2001, it is thought that an entire episode of Blue Peter will be devoted to the Islands and features on flower farming, gig racing and Bishop Rock Lighthouse will be included. Blue Peter intend to air their story on Monday, 30th of May. It is unlikely Simon will become a permanent fixture for the Men a Vaur team as his crew only managed 8th place, out of nine.
