''Duncan Dares'' was a

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children's programme that was first broadcast between 24 April 1985 and 2 June 1987. The series was presented by Peter Duncan who had been a presenter on ''

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'' in the early 1980s. Each episode had an adventure-based outdoor theme in keeping with Duncan's reputation on ''Blue Peter'' as a man of action.

Episodes

Series 1

Episodes 1-5 were repeated on BBC1 on Thursdays from 26 June to 24 July 1986. Episode 6 was repeated on BBC2 on Thursday 31 July 1986.

Series 2

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