The Famous Five is a British television series based on the children's books of the same name by Enid Blyton. It was broadcast on ITV over two series in 1978 and 1979. It was produced by Southern Television in 26 half-hour episodes.
Cast: Gary Russell, Jennifer Thanisch, Marcus Harris
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13 episodes
1. Five on Kirrin Island (1)There's a shipwreck off Kirrin Island, but where's the treasure? The Five are on the trail, looking for clues ... but they're not alone and time is running out.UCC25minJul 3, 1978
2. Five on Kirrin Island (2)There's a shipwreck off Kirrin Island, but where's the treasure? The Five are on the trail, looking for clues ... but they're not alone and time is running out.UCC25minJul 10, 1978
3. Five Go Adventuring AgainThere's a thief at Kirrin Cottage! The Famous Five think they know who it is, but they need to prove it! Where can they find evidence? The discovery of an old map and very unusual hiding place is all they need to get to the bottom of this mystery and uncover the true culprit!UCC25minJul 17, 1978
4. Five Go to Smuggler's Top (1)Can there still be smugglers at Smuggler's Top? The Famous Five go to stay at the large old house, and discover lots of brilliant hiding places, even underground tunnels! Then they catch people signalling out to sea - who are they?UCC25minJul 24, 1978
5. Five Go to Smuggler's Top (2)Can there still be smugglers at Smuggler's Top? The Famous Five go to stay at the large old house, and discover lots of brilliant hiding places, even underground tunnels! Then they catch people signalling out to sea - who are they?UCC25minJul 31, 1978
6. Five Go Off in a CaravanWhat is Uncle Quentin up to, all alone on Kirrin Island? He won't let anyone visit, not even George and the rest of the Famous Five. But Uncle Quentin isn't really alone on the island - someone is watching his every move.UCC25minAug 7, 1978
7. Five Go Off to Camp (1)Spook trains in the middle of the night! And they seem to vanish into thin air - but where do they go? The Famous Five are on to it. But the discovery of an unusual underground tunnel system, and a train-service, has them puzzled. If they follow the tracks, will they solve the mystery?UCC25minAug 14, 1978
8. Five Go Off to Camp (2)Spook trains in the middle of the night! And they seem to vanish into thin air - but where do they go? The Famous Five are on to it. But the discovery of an unusual underground tunnel system, and a train-service, has them puzzled. If they follow the tracks, will they solve the mystery?UCC25minAug 21, 1978
9. Five on a Hike TogetherDick is puzzled when he's woken by a light flashing through his window. Is someone trying to send him a coded message? And when the Famous Five hear of an escaped convict in the area, they are on red alert. The police won't help, so the Five have no choice but to solve the mystery alone.UCC25minSep 4, 1978
10. Five Go to Mystery MoorMystery Moor is aptly named, as the Five discover! There's something dangerous out there, but gang need help to find out what it is. The travellers camped on the moor are unfriendly, so the Famous Five have no other choice but to risk the treacherous mists and follow the trail.UCC25minSep 11, 1978
11. Five on a Secret TrailCamping again! This time the Five have pitched their tent near an old ruined cottage, which looks as though it's been abandoned for years. When Anne hears strange noises at night the others don't believe her ... until they see ghostly lights. Could the cottage be haunted?UCC25minSep 18, 1978
12. Five Go to Billycock HillHurrah! It's holiday time, and the Famous Five are spending it at Billycock Hill. Most exciting of all, they've made a new friend - a real pilot! But when he disappears with top secret equipment, the Five are puzzled. Could their new friend be a spy?UCC25minSep 25, 1978
13. Five on Finniston FarmThere is a ruined castle on Finniston Farm, but only the dungeons remain and no one knows where they are! The Famous Five are determined to find them, and whatever else is hidden inside, but someone else wants to find out too. Can the Five get there first?UCC25minOct 2, 1978
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The Famous Five is a British television series based on the children's books of the same name by Enid Blyton. It was broadcast on ITV over two series in 1978 and 1979. It was produced by Southern Television in 26 half-hour episodes.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Enid Blyton
- Studio
- Southern Television, Portman Productions, ZDF
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
