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.
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About The Famous Five
The Famous Five is a 1978 English-language family, action & adventure and mystery series created by Enid Blyton. The cast is led by Gary Russell, Jennifer Thanisch, Marcus Harris. It spans 2 seasons and 26 episodes and has concluded.
The Famous Five was produced by Southern Television, Portman Productions, and ZDF and made in Germany and United Kingdom. It was first aired on July 3, 1978, and carries a U certification.
- Created by
- Enid Blyton
- Writers
- Enid Blyton
- First aired
- July 3, 1978
- Last aired
- August 8, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 2 (26 episodes)
- Network
- ITV1
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Production
- Southern Television, Portman Productions, ZDF
The Famous Five cast & crew
The Famous Five was created by Enid Blyton and written by Enid Blyton.
The cast features Gary Russell as Dick, Jennifer Thanisch as Anne, Marcus Harris as Julian, Michele Gallagher as George, and Toddy Woodgate as Timmy (The dog).
Is The Famous Five worth watching?
With 2 seasons and 26 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy family, action & adventure, and mystery, The Famous Five is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Famous Five
Gary Russell
Dick
Jennifer Thanisch
Anne
Marcus Harris
Julian
Michele Gallagher
George
Toddy Woodgate
Timmy (The dog)
The Famous Five — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Famous Five in United States?
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▸What language is The Famous Five in?
The Famous Five is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Famous Five are there?
The Famous Five has 2 seasons with 26 episodes in total.
▸What is The Famous Five rated?
The Famous Five is rated U. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 20 ratings.
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