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The Famous Five
1978·2 Seasons·26 Episodes·★ 7.5
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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A tension-led series where questions, pressure, investigation, or shifting trust can keep the story moving from episode to episode.
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Best suited to viewers who want an ongoing hook and a reason to keep watching the next episode.
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Long-form commitment · 2 seasons
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The series
Seasons
Series 1
13 episodes
1978
Series 2
13 episodes
1978
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