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The Famous Five (1978)

TV Series ★ 7.5 25 min

Family Action & Adventure Mystery Crime

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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Released
July 3, 1978
Runtime
25 min
IMDb
tt0078611
Country
Germany, United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Southern Television, Portman Productions, ZDF

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Cast

Gary Russell Gary Russell Dick Jennifer Thanisch Jennifer Thanisch Anne Marcus Harris Marcus Harris Julian Michele Gallagher Michele Gallagher George Toddy Woodgate Timmy (The dog)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Famous Five about?
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.
Who created The Famous Five?
The Famous Five was created by Enid Blyton.
Who stars in The Famous Five?
The Famous Five stars Gary Russell, Jennifer Thanisch, Marcus Harris, Michele Gallagher.
When was The Famous Five released?
The Famous Five is a 1978 family, action & adventure, mystery, crime series.
Where can I watch The Famous Five?
You can watch The Famous Five with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.