TV series

The Famous Five

Name: The Famous Five
Released: 1978
Cast: Gary Russell, Jennifer Thanisch, Marcus Harris, Michele Gallagher, Toddy Woodgate

1978–1979· 2 seasons· 25 min episodes★ 7.5Ended

On ITV1 — From Southern Television · Portman Productions

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Synopsis

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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based on children's book enid blyton

Episodes

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E1 Five on Kirrin Island (1)Next upJul 3, 1978 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Oscar Quitak (Curton), James Villiers (Johnson), Michael Hinz (Quentin Kirrin), Susanna Best (Fanny Kirrin), Friedrich von Thun (Rogers)
E2 Five on Kirrin Island (2)Jul 10, 1978 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Oscar Quitak (Curton), James Villiers (Johnson), Donald Morley (Police Inspector), Michael Hinz (Quentin Kirrin), Susanna Best (Fanny Kirrin), Friedrich von Thun (Rogers)
E3 Five Go Adventuring AgainJul 17, 1978 · 25 min
Synopsis
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!
Guest stars: Pearl Hackney (Mrs Sanders), Peter Dennis (Roland), Alec Bregonzi (Wilton), Johnnie Wade (Thomas), Michael Hinz (Quentin Kirrin), Susanna Best (Fanny Kirrin), Friedrich von Thun (Rogers)
E4 Five Go to Smuggler's Top (1)Jul 24, 1978 · 25 min
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Charlotte Avery (Marybelle Lenoir), Ronald Fraser (Mr Barling), John Carson (Mr Lenoir), Ron Pember (Block), Ingrid Hafner (Mrs Lenoir), Jonathan Wilmott (Sooty Lenoir), Michael Hinz (Quentin Kirrin)
E5 Five Go to Smuggler's Top (2)Jul 31, 1978 · 25 min
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Ronald Fraser (Mr Barling), John Carson (Mr Lenoir), Ron Pember (Block), Ingrid Hafner (Mrs Lenoir), Mandy More (Sarah), Michael Hinz (Quentin Kirrin)
E6 Five Go Off in a CaravanAug 7, 1978 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Brian Glover (Tiger Dan), Sean Lynch (Lou), Peter Cartwright (Police Inspector), Gary Dundaven (Nobby), Michael Hinz (Quentin Kirrin)
E7 Five Go Off to Camp (1)Aug 14, 1978 · 25 min
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Cyril Luckham (Mr Luffy), Joseph Brady (Mr Andrews), George Moon (Old Porter), John Bardon (Peters), John Barrett (Wooden-Leg Sam), Christopher Wilkinson (Jock), Christine Akehurst (Mrs Andrews), Michael Hinz (Quentin Kirrin)
E8 Five Go Off to Camp (2)Aug 21, 1978 · 25 min
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Cyril Luckham (Mr Luffy), Joseph Brady (Mr Andrews), John Bardon (Peters), John Barrett (Wooden-Leg Sam), Michael Hinz (Quentin Kirrin)
E9 Five on a Hike TogetherSep 4, 1978 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Daniel Moynihan (Police Inspector), Prentis Hancock (Dirty Dick), Lally Percy (Maggie), Frank Ellis (Williams), Michael Hinz (Quentin Kirrin)
E10 Five Go to Mystery MoorSep 11, 1978 · 25 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Willoughby Goddard (The Man), Michael Sheard (Police Inspector), John Flint (Captain Johnson), Norman Mitchell (Ben), Alexis Hurst (Henrietta), Kevin Hudson (Sniffy), Adam Stafford (William), Frank Jarvis (Heavy)
E11 Five on a Secret TrailSep 18, 1978 · 25 min
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Michael Hinz (Quentin Kirrin), Susanna Best (Fanny Kirrin), Ray Armstrong (Inspector), Gertan Klauber (Brian), Diana Lambert (Jess), Paul Stacey (Harry Lawdler)
E12 Five Go to Billycock HillSep 25, 1978 · 25 min
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Michael Hinz (Quentin Kirrin), Geoffrey Bayldon (Mr Gringle), George Innes (Military Policeman), Gretchen Franklin (Mrs Janes), Barry Andrews (Flight Lieutenant Jeff Thomas), Kenneth Waller (Enemy Agent), Ray Barron (Will Janes)
E13 Five on Finniston FarmOct 2, 1978 · 25 min
Synopsis
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?
Guest stars: Leslie Dwyer (Grandad), Thelma Whiteley (Mrs Philpot), Ben Aris (Mr Durleston), Shane Rimmer (Mr Henning), Peter Copley (Mr Finniston)