The released version of the theme is actually a further re-recording, which incorporates many subtle changes compared to the TV version, in addition to eliminating the opening snare drum roll, extending the piece to a more suitable duration for commercial release, and being mixed in stereo.

The TV version was mono-only (British television was not broadcasting in stereo at that time) and has never been made available for sale.

[3] The music video for "Blue Peter" shows Oldfield competing in a race with various kinds of vehicles.

The race then begins, three of the competitors are Oldfield himself (filmed in different shots as a pilot, pirate and a man with a moustache) and some are not.

The dog is 'Muffin' belonging to Lindsay Gatward who plays the 'Pirate' character driving the Union Jack hovercraft.