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About The Famous Five

The Famous Five is a mystery and action & adventure TV series that premiered on ITV1 on July 3, 1978. It has 2 seasons and 26 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 13 "Five Go Down to the Sea (2)", aired on August 8, 1979.

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.

  • Mystery
  • Action & Adventure
  • Crime
  • Family

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Episodes

26 episodes · 2 seasons

Series 1

1978 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 48 years ago

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    13. Five on Finniston Farm

    Finale

    There 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?

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    12. Five Go to Billycock Hill

    Hurrah! 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?

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    11. Five on a Secret Trail

    Camping 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?

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    10. Five Go to Mystery Moor

    Mystery 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.

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    9. Five on a Hike Together

    Dick 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.

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    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?

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    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?

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    6. Five Go Off in a Caravan

    What 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.

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    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?

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    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?

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    3. Five Go Adventuring Again

    There'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!

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    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.

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    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.

Series 2

1978 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 47 years ago

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    13. Five Go Down to the Sea (2)

    Finale

    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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    12. Five Go Down to the Sea (1)

    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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    11. Five Go to Demon's Rocks (2)

    The Famous Five have heard the stories about treasure on Demon's Rocks - but they never thought they were really true! But then they discover a very old and valuable gold coin and what was a myth becomes real! Who does the treasure belong to? The gang are determined to find out, but first they need to know who else is exploring Demon's Rocks for the Treasure - just like they are ...

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    10. Five Go to Demon's Rocks (1)

    The Famous Five have heard the stories about treasure on Demon's Rocks - but they never thought they were really true! But then they discover a very old and valuable gold coin and what was a myth becomes real! Who does the treasure belong to? The gang are determined to find out, but first they need to know who else is exploring Demon's Rocks for the Treasure - just like they are ...

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    9. Five Run Away Together

    Who's been on George's island? And what is locked in the mysterious trunk hidden on Kirrin Island? The Famous Five think they're on the trail of smugglers - until they hear a child scream ...

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    8. Five Fall into Adventure (2)

    Julian, Dick and Anne are really worried - George and her devoted Timmy have just disappeared! Not only that, somebody has broken into Kirrin Cottage. Could there be a connection? The Famous Five think so, but it's going to be tough getting to the bottom of this mystery when there's only three of them ...

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    7. Five Fall into Adventure (1)

    Julian, Dick and Anne are really worried - George and her devoted Timmy have just disappeared! Not only that, somebody has broken into Kirrin Cottage. Could there be a connection? The Famous Five think so, but it's going to be tough getting to the bottom of this mystery when there's only three of them ...

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    6. Five Have a Wonderful Time

    The Famous Five are having a brilliant time - on holiday in horse-drawn caravans - and they've discovered a ruined castle nearby! The castle looked deserted from a distance, but is that a face at the window? Or is it a trick of the light? Just who is hiding in the castle?

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    5. Five Are Together Again (2)

    The Famous Five are having fun camping near the home of a famous scientist. But they might have known there'd be a mystery to solve. When the scientist's important research papers go missing, he needs the gang's help to get them back! But how can the Five work out who took them?

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    4. Five Are Together Again (1)

    The Famous Five are having fun camping near the home of a famous scientist. But they might have known there'd be a mystery to solve. When the scientist's important research papers go missing, he needs the gang's help to get them back! But how can the Five work out who took them?

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    3. Five Get into a Fix

    The Famous Five are having lots of fun in the snow! But who is living in the mysterious house near the chalet they're staying in? The caretaker says nobody has lived there for years, but the Five are sure they've seen a terrified, haunted face at one of the windows.

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    2. Five Get into Trouble - Conspiracies (2)

    The Famous Five are distraught! Dick has been kidnapped - mistaken for somebody else! The gang finally track him down - to a lonely, abandoned house - but then they too are seized and held captive. How will the intrepid Five get themselves out of this mess?

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    1. Five Get into Trouble - Prisoners (1)

    The Famous Five are distraught! Dick has been kidnapped - mistaken for somebody else! The gang finally track him down - to a lonely, abandoned house - but then they too are seized and held captive. How will the intrepid Five get themselves out of this mess?

Cast & crew

Created by Enid Blyton

  • Maureen Morris

    Ailey's Mother

  • Chubby Oates

    Alfredo

  • Stephen Greif

    Stephen Greif

    Pottersham

  • Leslie Schofield

    Leslie Schofield

    Bufflo

  • Oscar Quitak

    Oscar Quitak

    Curton

  • James Villiers

    James Villiers

    Johnson

  • Donald Morley

    Donald Morley

    Police Inspector

  • Pearl Hackney

    Pearl Hackney

    Mrs Sanders

  • Peter Dennis

    Peter Dennis

    Roland

  • Alec Bregonzi

    Alec Bregonzi

    Wilton

  • Johnnie Wade

    Thomas

  • Charlotte Avery

    Charlotte Avery

    Marybelle Lenoir

  • Ronald Fraser

    Ronald Fraser

    Mr Barling

  • John Carson

    John Carson

    Mr Lenoir

  • Ron Pember

    Ron Pember

    Block

  • Ingrid Hafner

    Ingrid Hafner

    Mrs Lenoir

The Famous Five FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Famous Five?

The Famous Five has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 8, 1979.

When did the latest episode of The Famous Five come out?

The most recent episode of The Famous Five, Season 2 Episode 13 "Five Go Down to the Sea (2)", aired on August 8, 1979.

How many seasons of The Famous Five are there?

The Famous Five has 2 seasons with 26 episodes in total.

When did The Famous Five first air?

The Famous Five first aired on ITV1 on July 3, 1978.

How do I get notified when new episodes of The Famous Five are released?

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