A film and television studies graduate from Aberystwyth University is the new presenter of Blue Peter.

Richie Driss will join the world’s longest-running children’s TV show for his first live show this month.

He is the 38th Blue Peter presenter and will co-host alongside Lindsey Russell and new Blue Peter dog, Henry, from Thursday, 16 May, on CBBC at 5.30pm.

Richie, 30, previously worked as a presenter and producer for Joe Media, where he fronted weekly broadcasts interviewing Hollywood A-listers and taking on challenges such as commando training.

Originally from St Albans, Richie worked in local radio after graduating in 2010 and later launched his own series on GRM Daily. He then joined Joe Media in 2016 before landing his dream job on Blue Peter.

Richie said: “To say that becoming a Blue Peter presenter is a dream come true doesn’t even begin to describe it.

“To be named presenter of the longest-running children’s television programme in the world is a far bigger achievement than I ever dreamt possible.

"I cannot wait to get started and follow in the footsteps of the 60 years of iconic presenters who have worn the famous Blue Peter badge before me.

"I am going to give it my all, no matter what the job throws at me.”

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