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The Famous Five

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: July 3, 1978
  • Seasons: 2
  • Episodes: 26
  • Networks: ITV1
  • Genres: Family, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime
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The Famous Five(1978)

TMDB Rating: 7.3 (18 votes)

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.

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Series 1 Poster

Series 1

13 episodes • 1978Avg: 9.0Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Five on Kirrin Island (1)Jul 3, 19789.0
2Five on Kirrin Island (2)Jul 10, 19780.0
3Five Go Adventuring AgainJul 17, 19780.0
4Five Go to Smuggler's Top (1)Jul 24, 19780.0
5Five Go to Smuggler's Top (2)Jul 31, 19780.0
6Five Go Off in a CaravanAug 7, 19780.0
7Five Go Off to Camp (1)Aug 14, 19780.0
8Five Go Off to Camp (2)Aug 21, 19780.0
9Five on a Hike TogetherSep 4, 19780.0
10Five Go to Mystery MoorSep 11, 19780.0
11Five on a Secret TrailSep 18, 19780.0
12Five Go to Billycock HillSep 25, 19780.0
13Five on Finniston FarmOct 2, 19780.0
Series 2 Poster

Series 2

13 episodes • 1978

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Five Get into Trouble - Prisoners (1)Nov 19, 19780.0
2Five Get into Trouble - Conspiracies (2)Nov 26, 19780.0
3Five Get into a FixDec 3, 19780.0
4Five Are Together Again (1)Dec 10, 19780.0
5Five Are Together Again (2)Dec 17, 19780.0
6Five Have a Wonderful TimeDec 31, 19780.0
7Five Fall into Adventure (1)Jun 27, 19790.0
8Five Fall into Adventure (2)Jul 4, 19790.0
9Five Run Away TogetherJul 11, 19790.0
10Five Go to Demon's Rocks (1)Jul 18, 19790.0
11Five Go to Demon's Rocks (2)Jul 25, 19790.0
12Five Go Down to the Sea (1)Aug 1, 19790.0
13Five Go Down to the Sea (2)Aug 8, 19790.0

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