Johnny Ball has revealed he came close to turning down Play School. The TV personality — who is the father of radio star Zoe Ball — joined the children's programme as a presenter in 1967.

From left, Diane Burnette, who led the Johnny Appleseed Visitors Center for three decades and has now retired, stands with Sabbra Reyes, who is now stepping into the role, inside the Center.

Elsewhere in the interview, Johnny revealed what the best day of his life was and he also provided an update on his daughter Zoe Ball’s wellbeing following her Radio2 breakfast show exit.

Zoe Ball could be returning to television in a new family project that spans three generations. The Radio 2 presenter, 54, is reportedly being lined up to host an educational series created by her ...