The Famous Five
Modern adaptation of Enid Blyton's adventure stories about Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog.
- 1978-1979
- 2 seasons
- Action & Adventure, Suspense, Family
- TV-G
Modern adaptation of Enid Blyton's adventure stories about Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog.
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1978 - 1979
Episode 1
Five Get Into Trouble: Episode One
25 mins
The children set off on yet another push-bike camping expedition. They soon meet young Richard Kent after pitching their tents on his rich father's land. Richard tags along with the gang for a while, but there's soon trouble when two villains chase after Richard and then kidnap Dick by mistake. The children trace the kidnappers to their hideout at Owls Dene mansion and attempt to rescue Dick.
Episode 2
Five Get Into Trouble: Episode Two
25 mins
The children are also captured and held as prisoners at the mansion by snappy dresser crime kingpin, Mr Perton. So, just what are all these crooks up to? Julian aims to stay one step ahead and find out.
Episode 3
Five Get Into a Fix
25 mins
Something odd is happening at Old Towers. What are those ominous rumbling noises and strange lights at night, and who is the figure seen at an upstairs window ? Luckily the Kirrin kids just happen to be in Wales to sort it all out.
Episode 4
Five Are Together Again: Episode One
25 mins
Mr and Mrs Kirrin are quarantined with possible Scarlet fever so the children are packed off to stay with genius professor Hayling. On arrival they are delighted to find that a circus has set up in the professor's field. All goes well until some light fingered Fred breaks in and makes off with the prof's secret papers. How unsporting.
Episode 5
Five Are Together Again: Episode Two
25 mins
The children have their favourite burglary suspects but are puzzled when incriminating evidence is found in Charlie the chimp's circus cage. Is Charlie financing a banana laundering racket or has he been set up ? One thing is certain, there's some monkey business going on.
Episode 6
Five Have a Wonderful Time
25 mins
The children take a well earned break from camping every week and decide to stay in caravans. They soon spot missing top scientist Professor Kane at the window of a nearby castle. A rescue attempt goes wrong and Julian, Dick and George are captured. With the help of some local gypsies it's Anne's day to shine. Good for Anne, never underestimate a resourceful young lady who can both cook sausages and swing a hockey stick.
Episode 7
Five Fall Into Adventure: Part 1
25 mins
The adult Kirrins are off on holiday to Malaga leaving affable Rogers in charge of the children, poor chap. It's not long before the chaos starts, first with a break in, then George goes missing in Raven's Wood.
Episode 8
Five Fall Into Adventure: Part 2
25 mins
With the help of a young girl called Jo and a rowing boat the gang are soon hot on the trail of missing cousin George. Will they all be back in time for tea and crumpets ? Will Rogers regret not going to Malaga ?
Episode 9
Five Run Away Together
25 mins
The children take an instant dislike to temporary housekeepers Mr and Mrs Stick and decide to camp out on George's island. The gang soon realise someone is already there. Meanwhile, let's hope the Sticks aren't emptying all the family crockery into a sack.
Episode 10
Five Go to Demon's Rocks: Part 1
25 mins
The Famous Five are staying at Tinker's Demons Rock lighthouse. They are intrigued when delightfully grizzle faced salty old sea dog Mr Boogle tells them a tale of wreckers' gold hidden in nearby caves.
Episode 11
Five Go to Demon's Rocks: Part 2
25 mins
Tinker's monkey has found a gold coin in the caves under the lighthouse. After Anne's sausage and beans lunch the kids set off to find the haul. Unfortunately they are not the only ones looking. To make things worse the tide is coming in.
Episode 12
Five Go Down to the Sea: Part 1
25 mins
A holiday in Cornwall gets off to a tame start but soon improves when Barnies Travelling Players decide to stay after their bus conks out in front of Penruthlan Farm. Anne sums it up - 'SUPER!'
Episode 13
Five Go Down to the Sea: Part 2
25 mins
The children tangle with some mystery pirates on the beach. Also, why is the Guv so on edge when the children play with Clopper the horse ? Our favourite half pint Sherlocks will need to put in extra sleuthing time on this one if they are to earn their ginger beer and pasties.
