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Is The Famous Five coming back?

The Famous Five (1978–1979) — adventure · family on ITV1

The answer: Concluded August 8, 1979.
The Famous Five poster
Genre
Adventure · Family
Network / streamer
ITV1
Premiered
July 3, 1978
Ended
August 8, 1979
Runtime
~25 min per episode
2seasons
26episodes

About The Famous Five

The Famous Five ended on August 8, 1979. This adventure and family series aired on ITV1 and was based on Enid Blyton's stories about a group of children and their dog, Timmy. The show was a modern adaptation that brought the beloved characters Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and Timmy to the screen, capturing their adventurous spirit. It originally premiered in 1978 and concluded after two seasons, with the final episode broadcast in 1979. Since then, there have been no new episodes or plans for revival, and the series remains a completed chapter in children's television history.

The series was a family-oriented adventure that followed the Famous Five as they explored various mysteries and adventures in their everyday lives. Set in the late 1970s, the show aimed to bring Blyton's classic stories to a new generation, emphasizing friendship, bravery, and curiosity. It was a straightforward adaptation that stayed true to the spirit of the original books, providing young viewers with engaging and wholesome entertainment during its run.

Each episode had a runtime of approximately 25 minutes, making it suitable for a family audience. The series' two-season run remains the complete story of this adaptation, with no indication of a revival or new episodes in development.

The Famous Five episode schedule

26 aired

Aired · 26

DateEp.Title
August 8, 1979 S2·E7 Five Go Down to the Sea (2)
August 1, 1979 S2·E6 Five Go Down to the Sea (1)
July 25, 1979 S2·E5 Five Go to Demon's Rocks (2)
July 18, 1979 S2·E4 Five Go to Demon's Rocks (1)
July 11, 1979 S2·E3 Five Run Away Together
July 4, 1979 S2·E2 Five Fall into Adventure (2)
June 27, 1979 S2·E1 Five Fall into Adventure (1)
December 31, 1978 S1·E19 Five Have a Wonderful Time
December 17, 1978 S1·E18 Five are Together Again (2)
December 10, 1978 S1·E17 Five are Together Again (1)
December 3, 1978 S1·E16 Five Get into a Fix
November 26, 1978 S1·E15 Five Get into Trouble (2): Conspiracies
November 19, 1978 S1·E14 Five Get into Trouble (1): Prisoners
October 2, 1978 S1·E13 Five on Finniston Farm
September 25, 1978 S1·E12 Five Go to Billycock Hill
September 18, 1978 S1·E11 Five on a Secret Trail
September 11, 1978 S1·E10 Five Go to Mystery Moor
September 4, 1978 S1·E9 Five on a Hike Together
August 21, 1978 S1·E8 Five Go Off to Camp (2)
August 14, 1978 S1·E7 Five Go Off to Camp (1)
August 7, 1978 S1·E6 Five Go Off in a Caravan
July 31, 1978 S1·E5 Five Go to Smuggler's Top (2)
July 24, 1978 S1·E4 Five Go to Smuggler's Top (1)
July 17, 1978 S1·E3 Five Go Adventuring Again
July 10, 1978 S1·E2 Five Go to Kirrin Island (2)
July 3, 1978 S1·E1 Five Go to Kirrin Island (1)

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