Look and Read - Season 12
Season 12
Geordie Racer
Geordie Racer was an educational BBC Look and Read production, which was first aired on BBC Two from 12 January to 22 March 1988.
Episodes
Runners and Fliers
The Hilton family are in training for the Great North Run - except for Spuggy who's more interested in making a champion of Blue Flash, his racing pigeon.
Down in the Cellars
Spuggy surprises his folks with his sponsorship idea, while a surprise of a different kind awaits the children in the gloomy cellars of Seaton Delaval Hall.
Pigeon Post
Spuggy has managed to surprise his family with his sponsorship ideas. Meanwhile, a different surprise awaits the children in Seaton Delaval Hall.
'This is Radio Newcastle'
Spuggy's radio interview with Mickey Stone goes well, and Blue Flash is well sponsored by the time he leaves for the big race.
Race Day
While waiting for Blue Flash to return from the big race, Spuggy puzzles over the message brought by Baz's pigeon.
Light of St Mary
Spuggy and Janie link the pigeon messages with the recent spate of burglaries.
Lost Bird
Spuggy is worrying about his Dad.
'Have You Gone Daft, Man?'
Spuggy and Janie gain photographic evidence of Baz's criminal activities, but Dad discovers that he's not an easy man to outwit.
'If Only We Knew When…'
The police need more information before they can arrest Baz and Victor.
Run!
The crowds cheer as the Great Northern Run gets under way, but Janie is still trapped on the ship.
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