Read All About It! was a Canadian educational television series that was produced from 1979 to 1983 by TVOntario that aired during the early to mid-1980s; It also aired in repeats in the 1990s. It starred David Craig Collard as Chris, Lydia Zajc as Lynne, Stacey Arnold as Samantha, and Sean Hewitt as Duneedon, ruler of the galaxy Trialviron. In the second season Michael Dwyer joined the cast as Alex. The main goal of the show was to educate viewers in reading, writing and history. Each episode ran for approximately 15 minutes. Eric Robertson composed the music for the show.
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 40 episodes
2
- 1S2 E1
The Anniversary
Sep 11, 198315 min
It's been a year since The Herbertville Chronicle was first printed. Among the gifts Chris, Lynne, and Sam receive for the occasion is Uncle Derek's new invention: a two-way unit that projects words and stationary images. Chris and Sam go
- 2S2 E2
Back in Time
Sep 18, 198315 min
Chris and Sam rush to the place where a boy had just disappeared and discover interesting artifacts. One is a map of Upper Canada (present-day Ontario). The other is a compass on which is inscribed ""To Tecumseh/From Brock."" When Chris
- 3S2 E3
General Brock
Sep 25, 198315 min
Chris and Sam come face-to-face with General Brock. He has just won a major battle over the Americans in the War of 1812. Chris and Sam introduce themselves, explaining they are looking for a boy from their own time. General Brock explai
- 4S2 E4
Journey to Queenston
Oct 2, 198315 min
Lynne has been kept abreast of Chris and Sam's whereabouts through their two-way word-transmission system. She understands the plan to rescue the boy from the present day. An aide to Tecumseh leads Sam and Chris on the trek north towards
- 5S2 E5
Death at Dawn
Oct 9, 198315 min
Chris and Sam carry out their new plan to rescue the boy from their own time. They escape just as the Battle of Queenston takes place. General Brock rides to them with his blessing. Chris and Sam, along with their newly-found friend, fi
- 6S2 E6
A Plea for Help
Oct 16, 198315 min
Alex is now helping Lynne to prepare the next edition of The Herbertville Chronicle. It will feature stories on General Brock and other figures from the War of 1812. Before they are finished with the paper's layout, Alex and Lynne discove
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Read All About It!?
- Read All About It! is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Read All About It! are there?
- Read All About It! has 2 seasons and 40 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Read All About It!?
- Read All About It! has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 22, 1984.
- Who stars in Read All About It!?
- Read All About It! stars Kay Hawtrey, Sean Hewitt, Lydia Zajc, David Collard, Stacey Arnold.
