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The Famous Five

1978 – 1979Show2 seasons26 episodes

Action & AdventureFamily
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Party vibe
  • Kids

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  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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The Famous Five episodes

2 seasons · 26 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Five Go to Kirren Island: Episode One, 7.0
  2. S1 E2 Five Go to Kirren Island: Episode Two, 6.8
  3. S1 E3 Five Go Adventuring Again, 7.4
  4. S1 E4 Five Go to Smuggler's Top: Episode One, 7.3
  5. S1 E5 Five Go to Smuggler's Top: Episode Two, 7.6
  6. S1 E6 Five Go Off in a Caravan, 7.2
  7. S1 E7 Five Go Off to Camp: Episode One, 7.6
  8. S1 E8 Five Go Off to Camp: Episode Two, 7.4
  9. S1 E9 Five on a Hike Together, 7.5
  10. S1 E10 Five Go to Mystery Moor, 7.1
  11. S1 E11 Five on a Secret Trail, 7.6
  12. S1 E12 Five Go to Billycock Hill, 7.2
  13. S1 E13 Five on Finniston Farm, 7.2
  1. S2 E1 Five Get Into Trouble: Episode One, 7.6
  2. S2 E2 Five Get Into Trouble: Episode Two, 7.6
  3. S2 E3 Five Get Into a Fix, 7.5
  4. S2 E4 Five Are Together Again: Episode One, 7.5
  5. S2 E5 Five Are Together Again: Episode Two, 7.6
  6. S2 E6 Five Have a Wonderful Time, 7.1
  7. S2 E7 Five Fall Into Adventure: Part 1, 7.8
  8. S2 E8 Five Fall Into Adventure: Part 2, 8.0
  9. S2 E9 Five Run Away Together, 7.4
  10. S2 E10 Five Go to Demon's Rocks: Part 1, 7.8
  11. S2 E11 Five Go to Demon's Rocks: Part 2, 7.6
  12. S2 E12 Five Go Down to the Sea: Part 1, 7.5
  13. S2 E13 Five Go Down to the Sea: Part 2, 7.1

Cast

24 of 63 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
James Gatward, Peter Duffell, Sidney Hayers
Written by
Enid Blyton, Richard Sparks, Gail Renard
Produced by
Sidney Hayers, Don Leaver

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Facts

July 3, 1978 · August 8, 1979 · Ended

First aired
July 3, 1978
Last aired
August 8, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 26 episodes
Genres
Family, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Famous Five?"

Questions about The Famous Five

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Famous Five?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Famous Five worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.4).

Is The Famous Five okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Famous Five?

11 h

About 11 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1979.

Can I half-watch The Famous Five?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Famous Five?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.