A Bunch of Fives

1977 – 1978Show2 seasons14 episodes

63
DecentGoodWatch score
63
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A Bunch of Fives is an English children’s television show broadcast in the 1970s on ITV. A precursor of Grange Hill, it starred Lesley Manville and Jamie Foreman as Fifth formers who start a school newspaper. The show spawned one paperback tie-in.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Where to watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Produced by
Colin Rogers

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Facts

May 18, 1977 · May 24, 1978 · Ended

First aired
May 18, 1977
Last aired
May 24, 1978
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 14 episodes
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is A Bunch of Fives worth watching?"

Questions about A Bunch of Fives

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Bunch of Fives worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.4).

Is A Bunch of Fives okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch A Bunch of Fives?

6 h

About 6 hours: 14 episodes in 2 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1977 to 1978.

Can I half-watch A Bunch of Fives?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is A Bunch of Fives plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.