The Famous Five

The Famous Five 1978

★ 7.5TMDB 0h 25min 2 seasons Creator: Enid Blyton

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.

Log in to rate, mark as watched, and write a review.

Episodes

Tap an episode to rate & review it.

S1·E1 Five on Kirrin Island (1)Jul 3, 1978 · TMDB 8.0There'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.S1·E2 Five on Kirrin Island (2)Jul 10, 1978 · TMDB 7.0There'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.S1·E3 Five Go Adventuring AgainJul 17, 1978 · TMDB 9.0There'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…S1·E4 Five Go to Smuggler's Top (1)Jul 24, 1978 · TMDB 8.0Can 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…S1·E5 Five Go to Smuggler's Top (2)Jul 31, 1978 · TMDB 8.0Can 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…S1·E6 Five Go Off in a CaravanAug 7, 1978 · TMDB 7.0What 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…S1·E7 Five Go Off to Camp (1)Aug 14, 1978 · TMDB 8.0Spook 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…S1·E8 Five Go Off to Camp (2)Aug 21, 1978 · TMDB 8.0Spook 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…S1·E9 Five on a Hike TogetherSep 4, 1978 · TMDB 8.0Dick 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…S1·E10 Five Go to Mystery MoorSep 11, 1978 · TMDB 7.0Mystery 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…S1·E11 Five on a Secret TrailSep 18, 1978 · TMDB 8.0Camping 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…S1·E12 Five Go to Billycock HillSep 25, 1978 · TMDB 6.0Hurrah! 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…S1·E13 Five on Finniston FarmOct 2, 1978 · TMDB 8.0There 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…

Cast

Gary Russell
Gary Russell Dick
Jennifer Thanisch
Jennifer Thanisch Anne
Marcus Harris
Marcus Harris Julian
Michele Gallagher
Michele Gallagher George
T
Toddy Woodgate Timmy (The dog)
Michael Hinz
Michael Hinz Quentin Kirrin
S
Susanna Best Fanny Kirrin
Friedrich von Thun
Friedrich von Thun Rogers
Timothy Bateson
Timothy Bateson Professor Hayling
Oscar Quitak
Oscar Quitak Curton
James Villiers
James Villiers Johnson
Ronald Fraser
Ronald Fraser Mr Barling
John Carson
John Carson Mr Lenoir
Ron Pember
Ron Pember Block
Ingrid Hafner
Ingrid Hafner Mrs Lenoir
Cyril Luckham
Cyril Luckham Mr Luffy
J
Joseph Brady Mr Andrews
John Bardon
John Bardon Peters

Crew

Creator
Enid Blyton
Writers
Enid Blyton
Producers
Sidney Hayers
Executive Producers
James Gatward
Production Design
Robert Cartwright

Details

First air date
Jul 3, 1978
Last air date
Aug 8, 1979
Seasons
2
Episodes
26
Episode runtime
25 min
Network
ITV1
Status
Ended
Studios
Southern Television, Portman Productions, ZDF
Country
Germany, United Kingdom
Language
English

Reviews

No ratings yet - be the first.
Watched: 0 0

You might also like