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The Business of Bread, a Blue Peter Legend, and Pole Vaulting into the Record Books

The Business of Bread, a Blue Peter Legend, and Pole Vaulting into the Record Books

Update: 2025-08-18
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In this episode of the Mark and Pete Podcast, we rise to the occasion with three very different but equally fascinating stories. First, Mark and Pete chew over the Hovis–Kingsmill merger, asking whether two of Britain’s biggest bread brands combining is good news for the consumer or just a corporate loaf too far. Expect plenty of puns, poetry, and a reminder from Scripture about trusting God for our daily bread (Matthew 6:11 ). Next, we pause to remember Biddy Baxter, the legendary Blue Peter editor who shaped generations of children’s television. With her passing at the age of 92, we revisit her legacy of imagination, badges, and of course the immortal catchphrase: “Here’s one I made earlier.” Pete links her work to Proverbs 22:6 — training up a child in the way they should go — while Mark offers one of his trademark poetic tributes. Finally, we celebrate sporting greatness as Armand Duplantis breaks the world pole vault record for the 13th time — his third this year. With humour, insight, and Philippians 3:14 ringing in our ears, Mark and Pete explore what it means to press on toward the goal. A blend of wit, wisdom, poetry, and Bible commentary — this is classic Mark and Pete.

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The Business of Bread, a Blue Peter Legend, and Pole Vaulting into the Record Books

The Business of Bread, a Blue Peter Legend, and Pole Vaulting into the Record Books

Mark and Pete