The Famous Five (1978) is a family, action & adventure, mystery, crime web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Famous Five online in HD.
The Famous Five — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Enid Blyton
- Starring: Gary Russell, Jennifer Thanisch, Marcus Harris, Michele Gallagher, Toddy Woodgate
The Famous Five — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1978-07-03 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Genre | Family, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime |
| Language | English |
| Network | ITV1 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.5/10 (20 votes) |
The Famous Five — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: Five on Kirrin Island (1) (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.
- E2: Five on Kirrin Island (2) (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.
- E3: Five Go Adventuring Again (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
- E4: Five Go to Smuggler's Top (1) (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
- E5: Five Go to Smuggler's Top (2) (1978-07-31) — 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
- E6: Five Go Off in a Caravan (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 isl
- E7: Five Go Off to Camp (1) (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 tun
- E8: Five Go Off to Camp (2) (1978-08-21) — 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 tun
- E9: Five on a Hike Together (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 ar
- E10: Five Go to Mystery Moor (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 unfriendl
- E11: Five on a Secret Trail (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 t
- E12: Five Go to Billycock Hill (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 se
- E13: Five on Finniston Farm (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 i
Series 2
- E1: Five Get into Trouble – Prisoners (1) (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
- E2: Five Get into Trouble – Conspiracies (2) (1978-11-26) — 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
- E3: Five Get into a Fix (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 year
- E4: Five Are Together Again (1) (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
- E5: Five Are Together Again (2) (1978-12-17) — 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
- E6: Five Have a Wonderful Time (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
- E7: Five Fall into Adventure (1) (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?
- E8: Five Fall into Adventure (2) (1979-07-04) — 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?
- E9: Five Run Away Together (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
- E10: Five Go to Demon's Rocks (1) (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
- E11: Five Go to Demon's Rocks (2) (1979-07-25) — 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
- E12: Five Go Down to the Sea (1) (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 dange
- E13: Five Go Down to the Sea (2) (1979-08-08) — 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 dange
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Famous Five have? 2 season(s) with 26 episodes.
Who created The Famous Five? Enid Blyton.
Where can I watch The Famous Five? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
