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The Famous Five

U1978–19792 seasonsEnid Blyton
IMDb 7.4

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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.

FamilyAction & AdventureMysteryCrime
Based On Children's BookEnid Blyton

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What is The Famous Five (1978) 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 stars in The Famous Five?

The Famous Five stars Gary Russell (Dick), Jennifer Thanisch (Anne), Marcus Harris (Julian), Michele Gallagher (George), Toddy Woodgate (Timmy (The dog)). The series was created by Enid Blyton.

How many seasons does The Famous Five have?

The Famous Five has 2 seasons. There are 26 episodes in total.

Is The Famous Five worth watching?

The Famous Five holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Family, Action & Adventure, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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