Children anthology series that mixed stories of adventure, sci-fi and even horror with educational segments aimed at improving children's literacy skills.
Where to Watch Look and Read • Geordie Racer
10 Episodes
Runners and Fliers
A1
Runners and FliersThe Hilton family is in training for the Great North Run - with the exception of Spuggy. Racing pigeons are Spuggy's great love and he's sure Blue Flash will be a champion
Down in the Cellars
A2
Down in the CellarsSpuggy has managed to surprise his family with his sponsorship idea. Meanwhile a surprise of a different kind awaits the children in the gloomy cellars of Seaton Delaval Hall.
Pigeon Post
A3
Pigeon PostBaz shows Spuggy how he uses his pigeons to carry messages - but is the message Spuggy sees really just 'a racing tip'?
'This is Radio Newcastle'
A4
'This is Radio Newcastle'Spuggy's interview with Mickey goes well and Blue Flash is sponsored by the time he leaves for the big race.
Race Day
A5
Race DayWhile Spuggy waits for Blue Flash to return from the big race, he puzzles over the message brought by Baz's pigeon. Is Baz up to something? Then Spuggy finds a second message...
Light of St Mary
A6
Light of St MarySpuggy and Janie link the pigeon messages with the recent spate of burglaries and while hot on the trail they make an important discovery - but Spuggy gets a terrible shock...
Lost Bird
A7
Lost BirdSpuggy spends a sleepless night worrying about his dad. Who can he turn to for help? Meanwhile Blue Flash has fallen into the hands of Baz Bailey who has great plans for him...
'Have You Gone Daft, Man?'
A8
'Have You Gone Daft, Man?'The photographs taken in the cellars give Spuggy and Janie the final proof of Baz's criminal activities, but Dad soon finds that Baz is not easy to outwit.
'If Only We Knew When…'
A9
'If Only We Knew When…'The police need more information before they can arrest Baz and Victor. Then, on the day of the Great North Run, Janie visits her dad's ship...
Run!
A10
Run!As the crowd cheer and the Great North Run gets under way, Janie is still trapped on the ship. Will her message about the raid get through? Can the crooks be foiled?
