Peter Purves (born 10 February 1939) is an English television presenter who is best known for being a presenter on the BBC children's programme Blue Peter. After his eleven years on the programme he has continued to make regular appearances since then. In particular, Purves has been associated with television coverage of the Crufts dog show.

Purves was originally an actor, and played the character of "Steven Taylor" in Doctor Who when The Doctor was played by William Hartnell.

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