The Famous Five

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.

FamilyAction & AdventureMysteryCrime

Seasons

1. Five on Kirrin Island (1)

Air Date: 1978-07-03

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.

2. Five on Kirrin Island (2)

Air Date: 1978-07-10

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.

3. Five Go Adventuring Again

Air Date: 1978-07-17

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!

4. Five Go to Smuggler's Top (1)

Air Date: 1978-07-24

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?

5. Five Go to Smuggler's Top (2)

Air Date: 1978-07-31

6. Five Go Off in a Caravan

Air Date: 1978-08-07

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.

7. Five Go Off to Camp (1)

Air Date: 1978-08-14

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?

8. Five Go Off to Camp (2)

Air Date: 1978-08-21

9. Five on a Hike Together

Air Date: 1978-09-04

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.

10. Five Go to Mystery Moor

Air Date: 1978-09-11

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.

11. Five on a Secret Trail

Air Date: 1978-09-18

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?

12. Five Go to Billycock Hill

Air Date: 1978-09-25

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?

13. Five on Finniston Farm

Air Date: 1978-10-02

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?

1. Five Get into Trouble - Prisoners (1)

Air Date: 1978-11-19

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?

2. Five Get into Trouble - Conspiracies (2)

Air Date: 1978-11-26

3. Five Get into a Fix

Air Date: 1978-12-03

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.

4. Five Are Together Again (1)

Air Date: 1978-12-10

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?

5. Five Are Together Again (2)

Air Date: 1978-12-17

6. Five Have a Wonderful Time

Air Date: 1978-12-31

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?

7. Five Fall into Adventure (1)

Air Date: 1979-06-27

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 ...

8. Five Fall into Adventure (2)

Air Date: 1979-07-04

9. Five Run Away Together

Air Date: 1979-07-11

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 ...

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

Air Date: 1979-07-18

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 ...

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

Air Date: 1979-07-25

12. Five Go Down to the Sea (1)

Air Date: 1979-08-01

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?

13. Five Go Down to the Sea (2)

Air Date: 1979-08-08

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Rating

7.0/10

Release Date

1978-07-03

Episodes

26 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Southern Television

Portman Productions

ZDF