The Famous Five
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 26 Episodes
25 min per episode
1978 – 1979
Premiered: Mon, Jul 3, 1978
Enid BlytonLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “Five Go Down to the Sea (2)”
Who would deliberately lure somebody on to treacherous rocks on the Cornish coast? Somebody is flashing lights from the old tower on stormy nights - and the Famous Five sense danger. But can they solve this mystery safely?
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Famous Five (1978) German BluRay
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2020-08-16
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton
Sidney Hayers, James Gatward
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Hayers
Producer
Robert Cartwright
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General — Suitable for all audiences.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Famous Five about?
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.
How many seasons does The Famous Five have?
The Famous Five comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Famous Five?
Key cast members in The Famous Five include Gary Russell, Jennifer Thanisch, Marcus Harris, Michele Gallagher, Toddy Woodgate.
Who created or directed The Famous Five?
The Famous Five was developed and directed by Enid Blyton.